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Sunset

Golden Hour at Eisenhower Park

Watch the sun dip below the Texas Hill Country horizon from a quiet, paved trail.

Best time: 17:57About 45 min

Timeline

  1. 16:27

    Eisenhower Park

    Arrive early to park and grab a coffee or light snack from one of the nearby amenities. The park is about 20 miles from downtown, so plan your transport accordingly.

  2. 17:27

    Eisenhower Park

    Walk onto the paved trails to find a quiet spot facing west. The preserved landscape offers clear views as the light begins to soften.

  3. 17:57

    Eisenhower Park

    Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The golden light starting at 17:22 will cast a warm glow over the hills just before the sun disappears at 17:57.

  4. 18:27

    Eisenhower Park

    Stay for a few minutes as the light fades, then head back to your car or the nearby facilities for a post-sunset drink or dinner.

Local tip

The park is open from sunrise to sunset daily. Parking is free and ample space is available.

Check before you go

  • Park hours are daily, sunrise to sunset.
  • Sunset is at 17:57 on 15 January.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to San Antonio (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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