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. Bob White Nature Trail via Lower Huron & Willow Hike-Bike Trail Connector 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car10:13 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 10:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 283 min of walking

2. Lower Huron Metropark Trail 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

3. Washago Pond–Bob White Nature Trail, 3 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 130 min of walking

4. Grace Lake 2.9 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

5. Bald Eagle Trail–Horse Trail Loop, 4 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 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 — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Willow Metro Park Path & Yellow Trail via Oakwoods Metro Park Path 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 128 min of walking

7. Stormwater Management & Stormwater Retention 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Willow Hike-Bike Trail & Willow Metro Park Path Loop 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

9. Carleton West Road 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. ITC Corridor Trail 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

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

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. MTB Skinny–ITC Corridor Trail, 3 sights 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

12. Abandoned Morton-Taylor Road–Lower Rouge Trail, 4 sights 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking