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 & Hollister Road Retention Basin Loop via White Oak Bayou Hike & Bike Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 75 min of walking

2. White Oak Bayou Greenway 0 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

3. North Woodway Pond & Commuter Trail 6.5 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

4. Hines Lake Loop via Seymour Lieberman Exercise Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 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 walking

5. White Oak Bayou Hike & Bike Trail 3.5 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

6. Willow Oak Pond–North Woodway Pond, 5 sights 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 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 · 12 min of walking

7. Commuter Trail–Outer Loop Trail, 3 sights 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 min of walking

8. M-K-T Trail 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

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

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

9. Nicholson Trail 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

10. Arrowwood Pond–North Woodway Pond, 3 lakes 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walking

11. Arrowwood Pond–North Woodway Pond, 3 lakes 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 64 min of walking

12. Willow Oak Pond–Arrowwood Pond, 4 lakes 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

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

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 82 min of walking

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