AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

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.

6 of 12 spots
  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. Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area Beach & Equestrian Trail via Mountain Bike Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

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

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 115 min of walking

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. Watkins Lake–Silver Lake, 3 lakes 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 97 min of walking

  11. Loon Lake–Watkins Lake, 4 lakes 1 mi away

    Leave by 5:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car9:57 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

    Back at your car by 9:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 251 min of walking

  12. 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