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 mi away

   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

2. Legacy Viewpoint & Bluebonnet Trail 1.3 mi away

   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

3. Bluebonnet Trail 2.3 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

4. Preston Ridge Trail 2.7 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

5. Bluebonnet Trail & Shady Brook Trail 2.8 mi away

   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

6. Quisenberry Lake 3.2 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 walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Caddo Trail 3.2 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

8. Spring Creek Underpass Spillway–Chisholm Hike and Bike Trail (North East path), 3 sights 3.2 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

9. College Parkway Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

10. Spring Creek Underpass Spillway via Bluebonnet Trail 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:07 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

11. Oak Point Nature Preserve–William Prince Pecan Grove, 3 groves 4.1 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

12. Watter's Creek Lake–Spring Creek Underpass Spillway, 4 sights 4.2 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