Sunset hikes near West Highland, 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. Downey Lake 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Honeywell Lake 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking

3. Dunham Lake 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

4. B-Loop–C2 Loop, 4 sights 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 120 min of walking

5. Kingfisher Lagoon–Aspen Trail Loop, 4 sights 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 28 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Aspen Trail–C2-Loop Loop, 4 sights 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 34 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. C2 Loop & Fox Trail via B-Loop 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 61 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. C2 Loop–Chickadee Trail Loop, 4 sights 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 39 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Wildwing Lake–Kingfisher Lagoon, 6 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 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 · 120 ft climb · 101 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Proud Lake–Hubbell Pond, 16 sights 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car9:24 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 190 min of walking

11. Hubbell Pond–Milford Viewpoint, 8 sights 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 49 min of walking

12. The Tree of Shoes–Kensington Metropark Beach, 6 sights 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:57 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 135 min of walking