Sunset hikes near Troy, 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. Crystal Lake via Clinton River Trail connector 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car10:37 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 10:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.9 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 344 min of walking

2. Turtle Viewpoint & Turtle Pond via Clinton River Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car10:04 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 10:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 277 min of walking

3. Waterfall Pointe & Turtle Pond via Clinton River Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car10:05 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 10:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 278 min of walking

4. Turtle Viewpoint & Turtle Pond via Clinton River Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car10:06 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 10:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 281 min of walking

5. Adams Road Mastodon via Clinton River Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car10:16 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 10:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 301 min of walking

6. Turtle Pond via Clinton River Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car10:21 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 10:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 312 min of walking

7. Clinton River Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 156 min of walking

8. Glowing Viewpoint–Big Idea Chair, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:17 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 180 min of walking

9. Ferry Drain–Crystal Lake, 5 lakes 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car10:07 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 10:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 285 min of walking

10. Lake Norcenta via Clinton River Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car10:16 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 10:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 303 min of walking

11. Troy Lake & Turtle Woods Preserve Beach 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 127 min of walking

12. Galloway Creek via Clinton River Trail 1.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car10:33 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 10:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.7 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 333 min of walking