Sunset hikes near Pinckney, 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. Zukey Lake via Lakelands Trail State Park 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:07 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

2. Portage River 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:07 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 29 min of walking

3. Portage River 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:07 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 30 min of walking

4. Lakelands Trail State Park 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark8:07 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Silver Lake–Potawatomi Sunset Point, 6 lakes 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark8:07 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Hi-Land Lake–Pickerel Lake, 5 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:07 PM

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

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 31 min of walking

7. Potawatomi Sunset Point–Pickerel Lake, 5 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:07 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 30 min of walking

8. Pickerel Lake–Crooked & Silver Lake Trail Loop, 4 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:07 PM

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

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 31 min of walking

9. Crooked Lake–Pickerel Lake, 5 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark8:07 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

10. Peach Mountain Peak (1040 Feet)–Peach Mountain, 4 summits 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark8:07 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 33 min of walking

11. Duck Lake 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark8:07 PM

    Back at your car by 8:05 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 24 min of walking

12. Roepcke Pond & Duck Lake 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:07 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 46 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint