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. Central Trail & Duck Creek Trail 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 55 min of walking

2. Central Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 55 min of walking

3. McKamy Spring & Central Trail 1.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:08 PM

   1. Be there7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Dark7:53 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:53 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Huffhines Lake & Duck Creek Trail via Glenville Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Spring Creek Nature Area & Spring Creek Trail 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:07 PM

   1. Be there7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Dark7:53 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:53 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Renner Fountain & Renner Trail via Spring Creek Trail 3 mi away

   Be there by 7:07 PM

   1. Be there7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Dark7:53 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:53 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Spring Creek Trail 3.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:07 PM

   1. Be there7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Dark7:53 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:53 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Marni Kaner Trail via Preston Ridge Trail 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   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

9. Marni Kaner Trail 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking

10. Katy Viewpoint–Turtle Creek, 5 sights 6 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    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

11. White Rock Lake–Dog Launch, 3 sights 5.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:08 PM

    1. Be there7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Dark7:53 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:53 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Oak Point Nature Preserve–William Prince Pecan Grove, 3 groves 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking

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