Sunset hikes near Motor City, ca

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. Finnon Lake & Finnon Recreation Area Beach via Claim Street 4.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:43 PM

   1. Be there6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Dark7:30 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:30 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. El Dorado Trail 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 64 min of walking

3. Slate Mountain via 12N76 5.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:43 PM

   1. Be there6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Dark7:30 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:30 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. 12N76 & One Eye Creek Road 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

5. One Eye Creek Road 5.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:43 PM

   1. Be there6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Dark7:30 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:30 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Forest Lake Road 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 76 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Caswell Sunset Point & Barney Creek Road 6.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:44 PM

   1. Be there6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Dark7:30 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:30 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Cable Road 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 76 min of walking

9. Tree Farm Road Loop via Badger Hill Road 7.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Dutch Canyon Road & Ridge Route 8.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 29 min of walking

11. Edison Trail 8.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

12. Slate Canyon Road 8.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 20 min of walking

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