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. Preston Ridge Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

2. Marni Kaner Trail 0.3 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

3. Northaven Trail & White Rock Creek Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

4. University Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Reflection Pools & University Trail 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Reflection Pools via University Trail 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Central Trail 3.4 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

8. McKamy Spring & Central Trail 3.4 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

9. Renner Trail 3 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

10. Legacy Viewpoint & Bluebonnet Trail 6.1 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

11. Bluebonnet Trail 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 63 min of walking

12. Northaven Trail 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    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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