Sunset hikes near Lake Orion Heights, 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. Tommys Lake via Polly Ann Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

2. Voorheis Lake–Lake Sixteen, 3 lakes 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

3. Scenic Overlook 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

4. Bailey Lake & Scripter Park Beach 2.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:16 PM

   1. Be there7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Dark8:04 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:04 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Scripter Park Beach 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Bailey Lake 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Heron Hollow Pond & Bullfrog Bog 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 51 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Lower Trout Lake & Bald Mountain State Recreation Area Beach 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking

9. Polly Ann Trail Loop 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Lake Halso 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Duck Lake via Polly Ann Trail 2.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:16 PM

    1. Be there7:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Dark8:04 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:04 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Heart Lake–Carpenter Lake, 5 lakes 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 66 min of walking

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