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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University Crossing Trail 0.2 mi away
Leave by 7:04 PM
- Leave trailhead7:04 PM
- Sunset7:25 PM
- Head back7:40 PM
- At your car7:42 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 8 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Katy Trail 0.2 mi away
Leave by 7:04 PM
- Leave trailhead7:04 PM
- Sunset7:25 PM
- Head back7:40 PM
- At your car7:42 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 8 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Turtle Creek–Flag Pole Hill Trail, 3 sights 0.2 mi away
Leave by 6:41 PM
- Leave trailhead6:41 PM
- Sunset7:25 PM
- Head back7:40 PM
- At your car8:03 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 47 min of walking
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Katy Viewpoint & Turtle Creek via Katy Trail 0.3 mi away
Leave by 6:33 PM
- Leave trailhead6:33 PM
- Sunset7:25 PM
- Head back7:40 PM
- At your car8:13 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 65 min of walking
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Katy Viewpoint–Katy Trail Caboose, 3 sights 1.3 mi away
Leave by 6:57 PM
- Leave trailhead6:57 PM
- Sunset7:25 PM
- Head back7:40 PM
- At your car7:49 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 1 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking
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White Rock Lake–Dog Launch, 3 sights 3 mi away
Be there by 7:05 PM
- Be there7:05 PM
- Sunset7:25 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:50 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Exall Lake & Turtle Creek 1.4 mi away
Leave by 7:02 PM
- Leave trailhead7:02 PM
- Sunset7:25 PM
- Head back7:40 PM
- At your car7:44 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking
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Flagpole Hill Trail 3.2 mi away
Leave by 6:57 PM
- Leave trailhead6:57 PM
- Sunset7:25 PM
- Head back7:40 PM
- At your car7:50 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 0 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking
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Be there by 7:05 PM
- Be there7:05 PM
- Sunset7:25 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:50 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Northaven Trail 5.8 mi away
Leave by 6:54 PM
- Leave trailhead6:54 PM
- Sunset7:26 PM
- Head back7:41 PM
- At your car7:52 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walking
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Leave by 6:31 PM
- Leave trailhead6:31 PM
- Sunset7:25 PM
- Head back7:40 PM
- At your car8:16 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 71 min of walking
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Bachman Lake & Lemmon Avenue Trail 4.2 mi away
Leave by 6:55 PM
- Leave trailhead6:55 PM
- Sunset7:26 PM
- Head back7:41 PM
- At your car7:51 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking