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. Elton Lux Memorial Drive via David Murdock Trail 1.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:07 PM

   1. Be there7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Dark7:54 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:54 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Wedgewood Lake–Charles L Warner Equestrian Trail, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. 84th Street Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking

4. Oak Creek–David Murdock Trail, 3 sights 0.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:07 PM

   1. Be there7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Dark7:54 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:54 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. North Hills Lagoon–14th Street Trail, 5 sights 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

6. Elton Lux Memorial Drive & Shanda Dixon Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

7. MoPac Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

8. Superior Street Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 35 min of walking

9. Dietrich Connector 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

10. John Dietrich Trail 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

11. 84th Street Sunset Point via 84th Street Trail 4.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:07 PM

    1. Be there7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Dark7:54 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:54 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Penguin Pool–Old Trail, 3 sights 4.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walking

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