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. Preston Ridge Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

2. Legacy Viewpoint & Bluebonnet Trail 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:07 PM

   1. Be there7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Dark7:52 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:52 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Bluebonnet Trail–Legacy Trail, 3 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car10:46 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 10:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 367 min of walking

4. Bluebonnet Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 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.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 63 min of walking

5. Marni Kaner Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking

6. Spring Creek Underpass Spillway–Chisholm Hike and Bike Trail (North East path), 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking

7. Watter's Creek Lake–Spring Creek Underpass Spillway, 3 lakes 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walking

8. Spring Creek Underpass Spillway via Bluebonnet Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 53 min of walking

9. Oak Point Nature Preserve–William Prince Pecan Grove, 3 groves 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking

10. University Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Reflection Pools & University Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Renner Trail 2.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:07 PM

    1. Be there7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Dark7:51 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:51 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead