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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Lost Lake–The Cistern Loop, 3 lakes 1.1 mi away
Leave by 6:58 PM
- Leave trailhead6:58 PM
- Sunset7:22 PM
- Head back7:37 PM
- At your car7:41 PM
- Dark7:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking
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M-K-T Trail 1.9 mi away
Leave by 6:51 PM
- Leave trailhead6:51 PM
- Sunset7:22 PM
- Head back7:37 PM
- At your car7:48 PM
- Dark7:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking
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Nicholson Trail 3 mi away
Leave by 6:51 PM
- Leave trailhead6:51 PM
- Sunset7:22 PM
- Head back7:37 PM
- At your car7:49 PM
- Dark7:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking
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M-K-T Trail via Paul Carr Jogging Trail 2.5 mi away
Leave by 6:20 PM
- Leave trailhead6:20 PM
- Sunset7:22 PM
- Head back7:37 PM
- At your car8:20 PM
- Dark7:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 85 min of walking
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White Oak Bayou Greenway 0 mi away
Be there by 7:02 PM
- Be there7:02 PM
- Sunset7:22 PM
- Dark7:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Buffalo Bayou North Trail 0 mi away
Be there by 7:02 PM
- Be there7:02 PM
- Sunset7:22 PM
- Dark7:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Be there by 7:02 PM
- Be there7:02 PM
- Sunset7:22 PM
- Dark7:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Leave by 6:51 PM
- Leave trailhead6:51 PM
- Sunset7:22 PM
- Head back7:37 PM
- At your car7:49 PM
- Dark7:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:49 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 0.1 mi away
Leave by 6:23 PM
- Leave trailhead6:23 PM
- Sunset7:22 PM
- Head back7:37 PM
- At your car8:16 PM
- Dark7:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 78 min of walking
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Heritage East Trail 0.3 mi away
Be there by 7:02 PM
- Be there7:02 PM
- Sunset7:22 PM
- Dark7:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Leave by 6:47 PM
- Leave trailhead6:47 PM
- Sunset7:22 PM
- Head back7:37 PM
- At your car7:52 PM
- Dark7:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking
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Leave by 6:58 PM
- Leave trailhead6:58 PM
- Sunset7:22 PM
- Head back7:37 PM
- At your car7:41 PM
- Dark7:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking