Sunset hikes near Whitmore 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. Vagilldicock Pond 2.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:16 PM

   1. Be there7:16 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

2. Manly Bennett Memorial Park Viewpoint via Lakelands Trail State Park 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 124 min of walking

3. Lakelands Trail State Park 0.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:16 PM

   1. Be there7:16 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

4. Zukey Lake via Lakelands Trail State Park 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car9:37 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 209 min of walking

5. Briggs Lake–Spring Mill Pond, 5 beaches 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 66 min of walking

6. Trout Lake–Spring Mill Pond, 3 lakes 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 65 min of walking

7. Spring Mill Pond–Island Lake State Recreation Area Beach, 3 beaches 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

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

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 120 min of walking

8. Island Lake–Spring Mill Pond, 6 beaches 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 196 min of walking

9. Purple Viewpoint–Spring Mill Pond, 4 beaches 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 112 min of walking

10. Hidden Lake 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 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.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

11. Island Lake State Recreation Area Beach & Blue Trail 3.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:16 PM

    1. Be there7:16 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

12. Maltby Lake–Dibrova Lake, 10 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

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

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint