Sunset hikes near Clarkston, 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. Crooked Lake–Independence Oaks County Park Beach, 5 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 52 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Equestrian Trail via Mountain Bike Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 57 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Equestrian Trail 3.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:15 PM

   1. Be there7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Dark8:05 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:05 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Maceday Lake 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 29 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Spring Lake 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Lake Oakland & Woodhull Lake 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Loon Lake–Watkins Lake, 4 lakes 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car9:57 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 9:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 251 min of walking

8. Huntoon Lake 3.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:16 PM

   1. Be there7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Dark8:05 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:05 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Mountain Bike Viewpoint–Rock Garden Loop, 6 sights 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 44 min of walking

10. Robinson Lake–Mountain Bike Trail, 4 sights 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area Beach & Equestrian Trail via Mountain Bike Trail 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 46 min of walking

12. Equestrian Viewpoint & Equestrian Trail via Mountain Bike Trail 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 48 min of walking