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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Northaven Trail 3.3 mi away
Leave by 6:57 PM
- Leave trailhead6:57 PM
- Sunset7:28 PM
- Head back7:43 PM
- At your car7:55 PM
- Dark7:53 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walking
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Katy Viewpoint–Turtle Creek, 5 sights 2.2 mi away
Leave by 6:28 PM
- Leave trailhead6:28 PM
- Sunset7:28 PM
- Head back7:43 PM
- At your car8:21 PM
- Dark7:53 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 78 min of walking
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White Rock Lake–Dog Launch, 3 sights 2.8 mi away
Be there by 7:08 PM
- Be there7:08 PM
- Sunset7:28 PM
- Dark7:53 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:53 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Lake Highlands Trail 2.4 mi away
Leave by 6:26 PM
- Leave trailhead6:26 PM
- Sunset7:28 PM
- Head back7:43 PM
- At your car8:25 PM
- Dark7:53 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 84 min of walking
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Marni Kaner Trail via Preston Ridge Trail 5.3 mi away
Leave by 7:06 PM
- Leave trailhead7:06 PM
- Sunset7:28 PM
- Head back7:43 PM
- At your car7:45 PM
- Dark7:53 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 8 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Central Trail & Duck Creek Trail 6.2 mi away
Leave by 6:40 PM
- Leave trailhead6:40 PM
- Sunset7:28 PM
- Head back7:43 PM
- At your car8:10 PM
- Dark7:53 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 55 min of walking
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Bachman Lake & Lemmon Avenue Trail 4.8 mi away
Leave by 6:57 PM
- Leave trailhead6:57 PM
- Sunset7:28 PM
- Head back7:43 PM
- At your car7:54 PM
- Dark7:53 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking
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University Crossing Trail 4.1 mi away
Leave by 7:07 PM
- Leave trailhead7:07 PM
- Sunset7:28 PM
- Head back7:43 PM
- At your car7:45 PM
- Dark7:53 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 8 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Marni Kaner Trail 5.5 mi away
Leave by 6:47 PM
- Leave trailhead6:47 PM
- Sunset7:28 PM
- Head back7:43 PM
- At your car8:05 PM
- Dark7:53 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking
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Katy Trail 4.1 mi away
Leave by 7:07 PM
- Leave trailhead7:07 PM
- Sunset7:28 PM
- Head back7:43 PM
- At your car7:45 PM
- Dark7:53 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:45 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 4.1 mi away
Leave by 6:44 PM
- Leave trailhead6:44 PM
- Sunset7:28 PM
- Head back7:43 PM
- At your car8:06 PM
- Dark7:53 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:06 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–Katy Trail Caboose, 3 sights 4.8 mi away
Leave by 7:00 PM
- Leave trailhead7:00 PM
- Sunset7:28 PM
- Head back7:43 PM
- At your car7:52 PM
- Dark7:53 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 1 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking