Sunset hikes near White Lake, 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 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 81 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Timberland Lake 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

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

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

3. Robinson Lake–Mountain Bike Trail, 4 sights 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

4. Mountain Bike Viewpoint–Rock Garden Loop, 6 sights 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 44 min of walking

5. Pontiac Lake & Equestrian Trail 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 51 min of walking

6. Equestrian Viewpoint & Equestrian Trail via Mountain Bike Trail 5 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 48 min of walking

7. Hill Climb Rest Area & Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area Beach via Mountain Bike Trail 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

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

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

8. Oak Circle–Antique Tractors, 4 sights 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 35 min of walking

9. Antique Tractors–Vernal Pond, 4 lakes 5 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Farmland Trail & Ski Trail 5.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Downey Lake 5.2 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

12. Big School Lot Lake–Richardson Lake, 5 lakes 6.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:15 PM

    1. Be there7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Dark8:04 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:04 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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