Richardson Lake–Esler Lake, 6 sights
2.1 mi · ▲ 27 ft · 43 min
Richardson Lake–Esler Lake, 6 sights is a 2.1-mile out-and-back in Rose Oaks County Park near Rose Corners, MI. The route passes Richardson Lake and Esler Lake before reaching Mallett Lake at the turnaround, 1 miles in. It is mostly level, with 27 ft of elevation gain, and mostly dirt. It scores 49/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
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Richardson Lake–Esler Lake, 6 sights
2.1 mi · ▲ 27 ft · 43 min
Elevation 971–1,016 ft
Out & Back · Rose Oaks County Park
Trailhead: Richardson Loop Trail · 42.75664, -83.64676
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 7:20 AM · sunset 7:37 PM
- Start on Richardson Loop Trail, heading E.
- 0.2 miPass Richardson Lake.
- 0.3 miBear left onto Pines Loop Trail, heading SE.
- 0.2 miTurn left, heading E.
- 450 ftPass Esler Lake.
- 250 ftTurn left onto Mallett Trail, heading E.
- 0.2 miPass Mallett Lake.
- 150 ftTurn left onto Forestview Trail, heading E.
- 0.4 miTurn right onto Richardson Loop Trail, heading NW.
- 0.6 miArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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The best sunset spot on this hike is right at the trailhead, so there is no walk out. Be there by 7:17 PM to have the sun's last 20 minutes of sky before it sets at 7:37 PM. Your car is right there — dark at 8:06 PM.
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