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. Bluebonnet Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 63 min of walking

2. Legacy Viewpoint & Bluebonnet Trail 0.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:08 PM

   1. Be there7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Dark7:53 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:53 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Bluebonnet Trail–Legacy Trail, 3 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car10:47 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 10:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Bluebonnet Trail & Shady Brook Trail 1.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:08 PM

   1. Be there7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Dark7:53 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:53 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Preston Ridge Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

6. Quisenberry Lake 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 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 — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Spring Creek Underpass Spillway & Bluebonnet Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 181 min of walking

8. The Colony Shoreline Sunset Point & The Colony Shoreline Trail 6.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:08 PM

   1. Be there7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Dark7:53 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:53 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Caddo Trail 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

10. Lake Avalon 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

11. Marni Kaner Trail 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking

12. Furneaux Creek Blue Trail 6 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking