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.
This week’s evenings
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Bluebonnet Trail via Preston Ridge Trail 2.9 mi away
Leave by 6:34 PM
- Leave trailhead6:34 PM
- Sunset7:25 PM
- Head back7:40 PM
- At your car8:12 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 63 min of walking
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Bluebonnet Trail 2.9 mi away
Leave by 6:53 PM
- Leave trailhead6:53 PM
- Sunset7:25 PM
- Head back7:40 PM
- At your car7:53 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Bluebonnet Trail–Legacy Trail, 3 sights 2.9 mi away
Leave by 4:25 PM
- Leave trailhead4:25 PM
- Sunset7:25 PM
- Head back7:40 PM
- At your car10:19 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 10:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 320 min of walking
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Spring Creek Underpass Spillway–Chisholm Hike and Bike Trail (North East path), 3 sights 1.2 mi away
Leave by 6:48 PM
- Leave trailhead6:48 PM
- Sunset7:25 PM
- Head back7:40 PM
- At your car7:56 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking
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Leave by 6:38 PM
- Leave trailhead6:38 PM
- Sunset7:25 PM
- Head back7:40 PM
- At your car8:06 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 53 min of walking
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Leave by 6:38 PM
- Leave trailhead6:38 PM
- Sunset7:25 PM
- Head back7:40 PM
- At your car8:07 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking
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Leave by 6:35 PM
- Leave trailhead6:35 PM
- Sunset7:25 PM
- Head back7:40 PM
- At your car8:10 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 59 min of walking
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Leave by 6:58 PM
- Leave trailhead6:58 PM
- Sunset7:25 PM
- Head back7:40 PM
- At your car7:48 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 2 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking
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Rowlett Creek Trail 2 mi away
Be there by 7:05 PM
- Be there7:05 PM
- Sunset7:25 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:50 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Storybook Trail 2.7 mi away
Be there by 7:05 PM
- Be there7:05 PM
- Sunset7:25 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:50 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Watters Branch Creek Trail 2.8 mi away
Leave by 6:59 PM
- Leave trailhead6:59 PM
- Sunset7:25 PM
- Head back7:40 PM
- At your car7:46 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 4 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Bethany Drive Trail Loop 1.8 mi away
Leave by 6:55 PM
- Leave trailhead6:55 PM
- Sunset7:25 PM
- Head back7:40 PM
- At your car7:49 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 1 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking