Sunset hikes

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. Dresden Island Pool–Dresden Island Lock, 5 lakes 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:02 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car9:39 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 302 min of walking

2. Illinois & Michigan Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking

3. Aux Sable Lock–Aux Sable Creek Aqueduct, 3 lakes 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 262 min of walking

4. Heidecke Lake 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

5. Marsh Loop–Sagashka Trail Loop, 3 sights 7.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:32 PM

   1. Be there6:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Dark7:20 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:20 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Overview Sunset Point–Marsh Loop, 5 sights 7.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:32 PM

   1. Be there6:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Dark7:20 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:20 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Marsh Loop 8.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:32 PM

   1. Be there6:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Dark7:20 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:20 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Trail of the Old Oaks Sunset Point–River Lookout Trail, 3 sights 12.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 13 min of walking

9. Arroyo Trail 11.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walking

10. Lakewood Trails 12 mi away

    Leave by 5:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 min of walking

11. Ellis House and Equestrian Center 13.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

12. Mine Road 13.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint