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. Eldorado Parkway Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 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.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

2. Watter's Creek Lake–Spring Creek Underpass Spillway, 4 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 59 min of walking

3. Spring Creek Underpass Spillway–Chisholm Hike and Bike Trail (North East path), 3 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 166 min of walking

4. Bluebonnet Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

5. Oak Point Nature Preserve–William Prince Pecan Grove, 3 groves 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking

6. Rowlett Creek Trail 0 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

7. Storybook Trail 0 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

8. Watters Branch Creek Trail 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Bethany Drive Trail Loop 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 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 · 19 min of walking

10. Hoblitzelle Park Trail 2.7 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 — 2 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

11. Cottonwood Creek North Trail 1.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:08 PM

    1. Be there7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Dark7:52 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:52 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Bluebonnet Trail–Legacy Trail, 3 sights 5.2 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