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 and Bike Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

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

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 87 min of walking

2. Anthills 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Quail Trail 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:02 PM

   1. Be there7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Dark7:45 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Mockingbird Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

5. Terry Hershey Extension 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking

6. Blue Jay Trail 0.1 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.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

7. Brays Bayou Greenway 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Mount Fiorenza Shortcut 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Brays' Appendix 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

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

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

10. Robin Loop & Robin Trail 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

11. Brays Bayou Connector Trail 5 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.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 min of walking

12. Arthur Storey Park Stormwater Detention Basin via Brays Bayou Greenway 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

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