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. Brays Bayou Greenway 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walking

2. Buffalo Bayou North Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 71 min of walking

3. M-K-T Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

4. White Oak Bayou Greenway 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

5. Heritage East Trail 3 mi away

   Be there by 7:01 PM

   1. Be there7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Dark7:45 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:45 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. The Cistern–Buffalo Bayou South Trail, 3 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Lost Lake–The Cistern, 3 lakes 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 69 min of walking

8. Cullen Family Plaza Pond Fountain & Brays Bayou Greenway 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

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

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 min of walking

9. Heritage East Trail via Buffalo Bayou South Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

10. Eleanor Tinsley Park Viewpoint–The Cistern, 4 sights 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Pedal Boat Lagoon–Reflection Pool, 3 lakes 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

12. North Woodway Pond & Commuter Trail 6.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:01 PM

    1. Be there7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Dark7:45 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:45 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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