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–Legacy Trail, 3 sights 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car10:44 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 10:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Preston Ridge Trail 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

3. Legacy Viewpoint & Bluebonnet Trail 1.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:05 PM

   1. Be there7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Dark7:50 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:50 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Bluebonnet Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 63 min of walking

5. Bluebonnet Trail & Shady Brook Trail 3.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:06 PM

   1. Be there7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Dark7:50 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:50 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Spring Creek Underpass Spillway–Chisholm Hike and Bike Trail (North East path), 3 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking

7. Spring Creek Underpass Spillway via Bluebonnet Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 53 min of walking

8. Oak Point Nature Preserve–William Prince Pecan Grove, 3 groves 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking

9. Watter's Creek Lake–Spring Creek Underpass Spillway, 4 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 59 min of walking

10. Hoblitzelle Park Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

11. Quisenberry Lake 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

12. Caddo Trail 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking