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 1.5 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 2.3 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 0.5 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 0.5 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 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 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. Robin Loop & Robin Trail 1.9 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

8. Brays Bayou Connector Trail 5.7 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

9. Arthur Storey Park Stormwater Detention Basin via Brays Bayou Greenway 6.5 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

10. Brays Bayou Greenway & Fiorenza Park South Loop 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 78 min of walking

11. Fiorenza Park South Loop Loop 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walking

12. D132-01 Trail 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 58 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

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