Sunset hikes near Brighton, 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. Worden Lake 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

2. Mt. Brighton Main Peak (South)–Lime Lake, 6 sights 1.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:18 PM

   1. Be there7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Dark8:06 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:06 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Mt. Brighton SubPeak (North)–Mt. Brighton Main Peak (South), 7 sights 1.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:18 PM

   1. Be there7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Dark8:06 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:06 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Lime Lake 2.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:18 PM

   1. Be there7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Dark8:06 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:06 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Reed Lake via Torn Shirt Trail 3.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:18 PM

   1. Be there7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Dark8:06 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:06 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Penosha Hiking Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 76 min of walking

7. Penosha Hiking Trail via Torn Shirt Trail 3.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:18 PM

   1. Be there7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Dark8:06 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:06 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Rock Bath Overlook & Penosha Hiking Trail via Torn Shirt Trail 3.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:18 PM

   1. Be there7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Dark8:06 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:06 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Brighton State Recreation Area Beach–Penosha Hiking Trail, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 141 min of walking

10. Mountain Bike Skills Area–Brighton State Recreation Area Beach, 5 sights 3.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:18 PM

    1. Be there7:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Dark8:06 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:06 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Bishop Lake–Little Appleton Lake, 5 sights 3.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:17 PM

    1. Be there7:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Dark8:06 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:06 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Little Appleton Lake–Brighton State Recreation Area Beach, 5 sights 3.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:18 PM

    1. Be there7:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Dark8:06 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:06 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead