Sunset hikes near Big Beaver, mi

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. Turtle Pond via Clinton River Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car10:23 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 10:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 312 min of walking

2. Ferry Drain–Crystal Lake, 5 lakes 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car10:09 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 10:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 285 min of walking

3. Lake Norcenta via Clinton River Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car10:18 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 10:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 303 min of walking

4. Troy Lake & Turtle Woods Preserve Beach 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 127 min of walking

5. Clinton River Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 176 min of walking

6. Clinton River Trail connector 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 172 min of walking

7. Turtle Viewpoint–Glowing Viewpoint, 9 lakes 2 mi away

   Leave by 4:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car10:04 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 10:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 275 min of walking

8. Glowing Tree Overlook–Waterfall Pointe, 6 beaches 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car9:48 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 9:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 241 min of walking

9. Turtle Viewpoint–Ferry Drain, 6 lakes 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car9:42 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 230 min of walking

10. Borden Park entrance road 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 104 min of walking

11. Crystal Lake & Canal Ridge Trail via Flow Flats 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking

12. Bunker Hill 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walking