Sunset hikes

A short walk out, the whole show, and back at your car before dark. Times are estimates at a relaxed pace; give yourself extra buffer, especially with kids or in a group.

1. North Lake & Cypress Waters Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 99 min of walking

2. Denton Creek Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

3. A Train Rail Trail & A-Train Rail Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 168 min of walking

4. Campion Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

5. Lago de Claire & Campion Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walking

6. Parish Path via Freeport Parkway Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

7. Northshore Trail 5 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

8. Cotton Belt Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Cotton Belt Trail via Cottonbelt Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 202 min of walking

10. Furneaux Creek Blue Trail 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

11. Josey Ranch Lake & Hutton Branch Green Trail 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 59 min of walking

12. Hutton Branch Green Trail 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking