Sunset hikes near Mount Vernon, 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.
This week’s evenings
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Fibber Mountain–Big Log Skinny Loop, 4 sights 1.9 mi away
Leave by 7:02 PM
- Leave trailhead7:02 PM
- Sunset7:35 PM
- Head back7:50 PM
- At your car8:02 PM
- Dark8:03 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 2 min before dark.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 24 min of walking
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Mt. Sheldon–Roller Coaster Jump Line, 7 sights 1.4 mi away
Leave by 6:56 PM
- Leave trailhead6:56 PM
- Sunset7:35 PM
- Head back7:50 PM
- At your car8:09 PM
- Dark8:03 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Leave by 6:35 PM
- Leave trailhead6:35 PM
- Sunset7:35 PM
- Head back7:50 PM
- At your car8:33 PM
- Dark8:03 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 83 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Roller Coaster Jump Line–Log Drop Loop, 9 sights 1.6 mi away
Leave by 7:02 PM
- Leave trailhead7:02 PM
- Sunset7:35 PM
- Head back7:50 PM
- At your car8:03 PM
- Dark8:03 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 0 min before dark.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Stony Creek Metropark Beach & Trolly Trails 1.6 mi away
Leave by 7:06 PM
- Leave trailhead7:06 PM
- Sunset7:35 PM
- Head back7:50 PM
- At your car7:59 PM
- Dark8:03 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 4 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Leave by 6:52 PM
- Leave trailhead6:52 PM
- Sunset7:35 PM
- Head back7:50 PM
- At your car8:13 PM
- Dark8:04 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 46 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Back Nine Drops–#26-#27 Loop, 4 sights 2.1 mi away
Leave by 6:45 PM
- Leave trailhead6:45 PM
- Sunset7:35 PM
- Head back7:50 PM
- At your car8:20 PM
- Dark8:04 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 59 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Whale Tail–Step-Up/Down Loop, 5 sights 2.1 mi away
Leave by 6:44 PM
- Leave trailhead6:44 PM
- Sunset7:35 PM
- Head back7:50 PM
- At your car8:21 PM
- Dark8:04 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Stony Creek Lake–East Lake Trail (D), 3 sights 1.5 mi away
Be there by 7:15 PM
- Be there7:15 PM
- Sunset7:35 PM
- Dark8:03 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 8:03 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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#14-#39 (Woohoo Hill)–#26-#27 Loop, 3 sights 2.1 mi away
Leave by 6:51 PM
- Leave trailhead6:51 PM
- Sunset7:35 PM
- Head back7:50 PM
- At your car8:14 PM
- Dark8:04 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Wetland Outlook–Inwood Lake, 7 sights 1.6 mi away
Leave by 6:33 PM
- Leave trailhead6:33 PM
- Sunset7:35 PM
- Head back7:50 PM
- At your car8:32 PM
- Dark8:03 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 84 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Inwood Rustic Trails (Blue Trail) 1.9 mi away
Be there by 7:15 PM
- Be there7:15 PM
- Sunset7:35 PM
- Dark8:03 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 8:03 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead