East Sunset Point–Holderidge Lakes, 3 sights
3.4 mi · ▲ 134 ft · 1 hr 12 min
East Sunset Point–Holderidge Lakes, 3 sights is a 3.4-mile out-and-back in Holly State Recreation Area near Five Points, MI. The route passes Holderidge Lakes and East Sunset Point. It is mostly level, with 134 ft of elevation gain. It scores 2/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
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East Sunset Point–Holderidge Lakes, 3 sights
3.4 mi · ▲ 134 ft · 1 hr 12 min
Elevation 951–1,025 ft
Out & Back · Holly State Recreation Area
Trailhead: East Loop · 42.83141, -83.58567
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 7:20 AM · sunset 7:37 PM
Toilets at the trailhead · Drinking water at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on East Loop, heading NE.
- 50 ftPass Holderidge Lakes.
- 50 ftContinue straight onto North Loop, heading NE.
- 50 ftBear right onto East Loop, heading N.
- 50 ftPass East Sunset Point.
- 1.3 miContinue straight onto Shortcut, heading E.
- 300 ftBear right onto East Loop, heading NE.
- 0.3 miReach East Sunset Point, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 0.3 miBear left onto Shortcut, heading N.
- 350 ftContinue straight onto East Loop, heading N.
- 1.3 miBear left onto North Loop, heading NW.
- 50 ftContinue straight onto East Loop, heading NW.
- 50 ftArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
Weather
Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.0 mi in (~1 min). Leave by 7:16 PM for the 7:37 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 12 min before dark. Car visible from the viewpoint
Good to know
- Toilets at the trailhead
- Drinking water at the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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