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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Zoo Lake & KATY Trail 0.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

  2. Deep Fork Trail 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

  3. Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

  4. Eagle Trail Loop 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  5. Bomber Rail Trail 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  6. West Britton Road 6.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:12 PM

    1. Be there7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Dark7:57 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:57 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  7. South Grand Trail 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  8. Leave by 5:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car9:03 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 156 min of walking

  9. Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking

  10. Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 76 min of walking

  11. Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

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

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

  12. Leave by 5:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car9:15 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 176 min of walking