Sunset hikes near Waterford, 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. Equestrian Trail via Mountain Bike Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 57 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Mountain Bike Viewpoint–Rock Garden, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 46 min of walking

3. Equestrian Trail & Old Maceday Roadbed 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 57 min of walking

4. Maceday Lake 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 29 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Equestrian Viewpoint–Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area Beach, 3 beaches 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 68 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Hill Climb Rest Area & Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area Beach via Mountain Bike Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 62 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Spring Lake 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Lake Oakland & Woodhull Lake 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Woodhull Lake 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

10. Huntoon Lake 1.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 67 min of walking

11. Clam Lake Loop 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walking

12. Robinson Lake–Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area Beach, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walking

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