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. Hollister Road Retention Basin via White Oak Bayou Greenway 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

2. Spring Branch Trail 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

3. White Oak Bayou Greenway 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

4. Quail Trail 6.3 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

5. North Woodway Pond & Commuter Trail 3.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:02 PM

   1. Be there7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Dark7:46 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Hines Lake–Arrowwood Pond, 4 lakes 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

7. Hines Lake–Commuter Trail, 3 sights 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

8. Boardwalk Overlook–Wetland Boardwalk, 4 sights 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking

9. Deerwood Road Access 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking

10. White Oak Bayou Hike & Bike Trail 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 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 — 4 min before dark.

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

11. Arrowwood Pond–North Woodway Pond, 4 lakes 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

12. Willow Oak Pond–Arrowwood Pond, 6 lakes 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

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