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. Sims Bayou Greenway 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

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

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 90 min of walking

2. Brays Bayou Greenway 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

3. Buffalo Bayou North Trail 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 71 min of walking

4. M-K-T Trail 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 87 min of walking

5. White Oak Bayou Greenway 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 89 min of walking

6. Cullen Family Plaza Pond Fountain & Brays Bayou Greenway 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

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

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 min of walking

7. Hunting Bayou Greenway 8.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walking

8. Phillips Co Private Road 8.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Lost Lake–The Cistern Loop, 3 lakes 8.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

10. Paul Carr Jogging Trail 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking

11. Nicholson Trail 10.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:02 PM

    1. Be there7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Dark7:46 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Heritage East Trail 7.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:02 PM

    1. Be there7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Dark7:46 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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