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. Oak Point Nature Preserve–William Prince Pecan Grove, 3 groves 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking

2. Watter's Creek Lake–Spring Creek Underpass Spillway, 4 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 59 min of walking

3. Bluebonnet Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

4. Spring Creek Underpass Spillway via Bluebonnet Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 53 min of walking

5. Spring Creek Underpass Spillway–Chisholm Hike and Bike Trail (North East path), 3 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking

6. Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 54 min of walking

7. Watters Branch Creek Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walking

8. Bethany Drive Trail Loop 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 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.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

9. Bethany Lakes (Southwest)–Bethany Lakes (Northwest), 4 lakes 2.3 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.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

10. Mustang Creek Trail 1.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:52 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

11. Hoblitzelle Park Trail 2 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. Dark7:52 PM

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

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

12. Renner Trail & University Trail 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

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

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 98 min of walking