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 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

2. Watter's Creek Lake–Spring Creek Underpass Spillway, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 59 min of walking

3. Bluebonnet Trail 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

4. Spring Creek Underpass Spillway via Bluebonnet Trail 1.3 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

5. Spring Creek Underpass Spillway–Chisholm Hike and Bike Trail (North East path), 3 sights 1.5 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

6. Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

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

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

7. Chisholm Hike and Bike Trail (South East path) Viewpoint & Chisholm Hike and Bike Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

8. Chisholm Hike and Bike Trail (South East path) 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

9. Rowlett Creek Trail 3 mi away

   Be there by 7:06 PM

   1. Be there7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Dark7:51 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Storybook Trail 3.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:06 PM

    1. Be there7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Dark7:51 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Watters Branch Creek Trail 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 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 walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Bethany Drive Trail Loop 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking