Sunset hikes near Perry Lake 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. Crooked Lake–Independence Oaks County Park Beach, 5 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 52 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Mountain Bike Trail 3.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:15 PM

   1. Be there7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Dark8:03 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:03 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Upper Bushman Lake via Independence North 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

4. Mountain Bike Sunset Point & Mountain Bike Trail 3.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:15 PM

   1. Be there7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Dark8:03 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:03 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Kerr Hill–Davison Lake, 4 sights 4.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Dark8:03 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:03 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Fox Lake via Tody Road 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Webester Lake–Koester Lake, 3 lakes 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Algoe Lake via Tody Road 4.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Dark8:03 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:03 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Pinnacle Point & Algoe Lake via Tody Road 4.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:15 PM

   1. Be there7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Dark8:03 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:03 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Koester Lake & High Vista Trail 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 13 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. McGinnis Lake via Rough Ride 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

12. Heron Lake & Wildwood Lake via Rough Ride 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking