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 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 87 min of walking

2. Gary and Bonnie Trietsch Park Trail & Gary and Bonnie Trietsch South Trail 3 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. Mason Creek Hike & Bike Trail 3 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. South Greenhouse Road Sidepath 2.6 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

5. Mayde Creek Hike and Bike Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

6. Quail Trail 5.2 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

7. Mockingbird Trail 4.9 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

8. Terry Hershey Extension 5.1 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

9. Blue Jay Trail 5.2 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

10. Rick Rice Viewpoint–Rick Rice Pond, 4 sights 3.8 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

11. Goforth Park Trails Loop 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Tourney Lane 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:24 PM
    3. Head back7:39 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 min of walking

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