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 4:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car10:47 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 10:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Legacy Viewpoint & Bluebonnet Trail 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:08 PM

   1. Be there7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Dark7:53 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:53 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Bluebonnet Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 98 min of walking

4. Preston Ridge Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

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

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

5. Caddo Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

6. Spring Creek Underpass Spillway–Chisholm Hike and Bike Trail (North East path), 3 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking

7. Rowlett Creek Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

8. College Parkway Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

9. Hoblitzelle Park Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

10. Bluebonnet Trail & Shady Brook Trail 4.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:08 PM

    1. Be there7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Dark7:53 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:53 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Quisenberry Lake 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

12. Eldorado Parkway Trail 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking