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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. 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

  2. Bluebonnet Trail 0 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

  3. 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. 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

  5. Quisenberry Lake 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

  6. Preston Ridge Trail 3.4 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

  7. 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

  8. Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  9. Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 110 min of walking

  10. Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 65 min of walking

  11. Caddo Trail 4.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

  12. Lake Avalon 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking