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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. South Grand Trail 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 81 min of walking

  2. Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 76 min of walking

  3. Earlywine Trail 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walking

  4. Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

  5. Bomber Rail Trail 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  6. Will Rogers Trail 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 47 min of walking

  7. Leave by 4:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car10:39 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 10:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.1 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 351 min of walking

  8. Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking

  9. Zoo Lake & KATY Trail 3.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

  10. Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  11. Leave by 5:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car9:12 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 176 min of walking

  12. Deep Fork Trail 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint