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.
This week’s evenings
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Buffalo Bayou North Trail 3.4 mi away
Be there by 7:01 PM
- Be there7:01 PM
- Sunset7:21 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:45 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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White Oak Bayou Greenway 3.3 mi away
Leave by 6:54 PM
- Leave trailhead6:54 PM
- Sunset7:21 PM
- Head back7:36 PM
- At your car7:43 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 2 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking
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Leave by 6:50 PM
- Leave trailhead6:50 PM
- Sunset7:21 PM
- Head back7:36 PM
- At your car7:47 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walking
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The Cistern–Buffalo Bayou South Trail, 3 sights 3.4 mi away
Leave by 6:22 PM
- Leave trailhead6:22 PM
- Sunset7:21 PM
- Head back7:36 PM
- At your car8:15 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 78 min of walking
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Beauchamp Spring via White Oak Bayou Greenway 3.4 mi away
Leave by 6:37 PM
- Leave trailhead6:37 PM
- Sunset7:21 PM
- Head back7:36 PM
- At your car7:58 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking
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M-K-T Trail 3.4 mi away
Leave by 6:49 PM
- Leave trailhead6:49 PM
- Sunset7:21 PM
- Head back7:36 PM
- At your car7:47 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walking
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Heritage East Trail 2.9 mi away
Be there by 7:01 PM
- Be there7:01 PM
- Sunset7:21 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:45 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Brays Bayou Greenway 0.8 mi away
Leave by 6:57 PM
- Leave trailhead6:57 PM
- Sunset7:21 PM
- Head back7:36 PM
- At your car7:40 PM
- Dark7:44 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Leave by 6:16 PM
- Leave trailhead6:16 PM
- Sunset7:21 PM
- Head back7:36 PM
- At your car8:21 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 min of walking
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Leave by 6:57 PM
- Leave trailhead6:57 PM
- Sunset7:21 PM
- Head back7:36 PM
- At your car7:40 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking
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Pedal Boat Lagoon–Reflection Pool, 3 lakes 2.7 mi away
Leave by 6:58 PM
- Leave trailhead6:58 PM
- Sunset7:21 PM
- Head back7:36 PM
- At your car7:39 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking
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North Woodway Pond & Commuter Trail 6.5 mi away
Be there by 7:01 PM
- Be there7:01 PM
- Sunset7:21 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:45 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead