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. Barker Reservoir & George Bush Hike & Bike Trail 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

2. Mason Creek Hike & Bike Trail 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:03 PM

   1. Be there7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Dark7:47 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:47 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Rick Rice Viewpoint–Rick Rice Pond, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:03 PM

   1. Be there7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Dark7:47 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:47 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Mason Creek 07 Trail 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:03 PM

   1. Be there7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Dark7:47 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:47 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Gary and Bonnie Trietsch Park Trail & Gary and Bonnie Trietsch South Trail 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:03 PM

   1. Be there7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Dark7:47 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:47 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. WFDD O Oscar Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. South Greenhouse Road Sidepath 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 76 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Quail Trail 6.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:03 PM

   1. Be there7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Dark7:47 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:47 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Mockingbird Trail 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

10. Terry Hershey Extension 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking

11. Blue Jay Trail 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

12. Brays Bayou Greenway & Fiorenza Park South Loop 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 78 min of walking

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