Sunset hikes near Lake Orion, 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. Oxford Lake via Polly Ann Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 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 · 23 min of walking

2. Tommys Lake via Polly Ann Trail 3.1 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

3. Voorheis Lake–Lake Sixteen, 3 lakes 3.4 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

4. Bailey Lake & Scripter Park Beach 0.9 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. Bunny Run Lake–East Graham Lake, 6 lakes 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

6. New Bald Mountain–East Graham Lake, 7 lakes 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 37 min of walking

7. Indian Lake–Buhl Lake, 9 lakes 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

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

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 78 min of walking

8. Prince Lake–West Graham Lake, 9 lakes 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 40 min of walking

9. East Graham Lake–Heart Lake, 4 lakes 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking

10. West Graham Lake–East Graham Lake, 6 lakes 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 40 min of walking

11. Buhl Lake–East Graham Lake, 6 lakes 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 64 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Scripter Park Beach 2 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

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