Scenic Overlook
2.2 mi · ▲ 28 ft · 45 min
Scenic Overlook is a 2.2-mile out-and-back in Orion Oaks County Park near Lake Orion Heights, MI. The route reaches Scenic Overlook at the turnaround, 1.1 miles in. It is mostly level, with 28 ft of elevation gain, and mostly dirt. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
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Scenic Overlook
2.2 mi · ▲ 28 ft · 45 min
Elevation 986–1,042 ft
Out & Back · Orion Oaks County Park
Trailhead: 42.76245, -83.28393
Weather Sep 21: sunrise 7:20 AM · sunset 7:34 PM
Toilets at the trailhead · Drinking water at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start at the trailhead, heading W.
- 50 ftSharp right, heading W.
- 50 ftTurn left, heading W.
- 0.1 miBear right, heading W.
- 50 ftTurn left, heading W.
- 0.8 miBear left, heading SW.
- 300 ftTurn right, heading S.
- 450 ftTurn right, heading SW.
- 150 ftReach Scenic Overlook, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 150 ftTurn left, heading NW.
- 450 ftTurn left, heading NE.
- 300 ftBear right, heading E.
- 0.8 miTurn right, heading NE.
- 50 ftBear left, heading E.
- 0.1 miTurn right, heading E.
- 50 ftSharp left, heading E.
- 50 ftArrive 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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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.1 mi in (~29 min). Leave by 6:45 PM for the 7:34 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. 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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