Sunset hikes near Washington, 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. Stony Creek Metropark Beach & Trolly Trails 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Stony Creek Lake–East Lake Trail (D), 3 sights 2 mi away

   Be there by 7:13 PM

   1. Be there7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Dark8:01 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Fibber Mountain–Big Log Skinny Loop, 4 sights 5 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 24 min of walking

4. Mt. Sheldon–Roller Coaster Jump Line, 7 sights 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Stony Creek Ravine Nature Park Viewpoint–Roller Coaster Jump Line, 7 sights 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 83 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Roller Coaster Jump Line–Log Drop Loop, 9 sights 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Whale Tail–Step-Up/Down Loop, 5 sights 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Back Nine Jump Line–Back Nine Drops Loop, 5 sights 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 46 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Back Nine Drops–#26-#27 Loop, 4 sights 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 59 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Paint Creek–Clinton River Oaks Park Beach, 4 sights 6 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 89 min of walking

11. #14-#39 (Woohoo Hill)–#26-#27 Loop, 3 sights 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Burgess Overlook–Secret Beach, 5 sights 5.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:13 PM

    1. Be there7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Dark8:01 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead