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. Huron River–Nichols Arboretum Viewpoint, 4 viewpoints 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

2. Black Pond Woods Nature Area–Huron Parkway Right of Way, 6 groves 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 62 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Barton Nature Area–Black Pond Woods Nature Area, 6 groves 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

4. Huron Parkway Right of Way–Huron River, 3 groves 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Lake Lila 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

6. Turtle Rock Pond–Haven Lake, 3 lakes 5 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. South Lyon City Trail & Volunteer Park Trail via Huron Valley Trail 9.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

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

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 125 min of walking

8. Manly Bennett Memorial Park Viewpoint via Lakelands Trail State Park 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

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

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 124 min of walking

9. Lakelands Trail State Park 10.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:18 PM

   1. Be there7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Dark8:06 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:06 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Zukey Lake via Lakelands Trail State Park 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car9:39 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

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

    4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 209 min of walking

11. South Lyon City Trail 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Volunteer Park Trail 9.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:17 PM

    1. Be there7:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Dark8:05 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:05 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead