Sunset hikes near Clawson, 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. Crystal Lake–Dawsons Millpond, 4 sights 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car9:44 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 234 min of walking

2. Red 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking

3. Red Run 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

4. Turtle Pond via Clinton River Trail 3.8 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

5. Turtle Viewpoint & Turtle Pond via Clinton River Trail 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car10:07 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 10:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 281 min of walking

6. Turtle Viewpoint & Turtle Pond via Clinton River Trail 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car10:06 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 10:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 277 min of walking

7. Adams Road Mastodon via Clinton River Trail 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car10:05 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 10:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 274 min of walking

8. Waterfall Pointe & Turtle Pond via Clinton River Trail 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car9:35 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 9:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 213 min of walking

9. Galloway Creek via Clinton River Trail 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car9:23 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 190 min of walking

10. Glowing Viewpoint–Big Idea Chair, 4 sights 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car9:19 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 180 min of walking

11. Clinton River Trail 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car9:17 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 176 min of walking

12. Ferry Drain–Crystal Lake, 5 lakes 4.6 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