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. Elton Lux Memorial Drive via David Murdock Trail 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:05 PM

   1. Be there7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Dark7:53 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. 84th Street Trail & Elton Lux Memorial Drive 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 125 min of walking

3. Holmes Lake Park Beach–Penguin Pool, 3 beaches 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 213 min of walking

4. Penguin Pool–Great Plains Trails Network Connector Trail, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car9:44 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 249 min of walking

5. Oak Creek–David Murdock Trail, 3 sights 0.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:05 PM

   1. Be there7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Dark7:53 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. North Hills Lagoon–14th Street Trail, 5 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

7. Elton Lux Memorial Drive & Shanda Dixon Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

8. MoPac Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

9. Fallbrook Trail via Alvo Road Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 152 min of walking

10. Salt Creek Levee Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 112 min of walking

11. Billy Wolff Trail 3.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:05 PM

    1. Be there7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Dark7:53 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Roper Park Trail 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking