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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Preston Ridge Trail 3.1 mi away
Leave by 7:03 PM
- Leave trailhead7:03 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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Central Trail & Duck Creek Trail 1.6 mi away
Leave by 6:37 PM
- Leave trailhead6:37 PM
- Sunset7:25 PM
- Head back7:40 PM
- At your car8:07 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 55 min of walking
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Reflection Pools & University Trail 2.7 mi away
Leave by 7:00 PM
- Leave trailhead7:00 PM
- Sunset7:25 PM
- Head back7:40 PM
- At your car7:46 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 4 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Reflection Pools via University Trail 2.7 mi away
Leave by 6:59 PM
- Leave trailhead6:59 PM
- Sunset7:25 PM
- Head back7:40 PM
- At your car7:46 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 4 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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University Trail 2.8 mi away
Leave by 7:00 PM
- Leave trailhead7:00 PM
- Sunset7:25 PM
- Head back7:40 PM
- At your car7:46 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 4 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Lake Highlands Trail 3.4 mi away
Leave by 6:23 PM
- Leave trailhead6:23 PM
- Sunset7:25 PM
- Head back7:40 PM
- At your car8:22 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 84 min of walking
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McKamy Spring & Central Trail 0.2 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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Central Trail 0.5 mi away
Leave by 6:37 PM
- Leave trailhead6:37 PM
- Sunset7:25 PM
- Head back7:40 PM
- At your car8:07 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 55 min of walking
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Leave by 7:04 PM
- Leave trailhead7:04 PM
- Sunset7:25 PM
- Head back7:40 PM
- At your car7:41 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 8 min before dark.
0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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University Crossing Trail 6.8 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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Marni Kaner Trail 3.8 mi away
Leave by 6:44 PM
- Leave trailhead6:44 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 · 43 min of walking
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Katy Viewpoint–Turtle Creek, 5 sights 4 mi away
Leave by 6:25 PM
- Leave trailhead6:25 PM
- Sunset7:25 PM
- Head back7:40 PM
- At your car8:19 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 78 min of walking