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. B2B Trail (Chelsea-Dexter Section)–Miller Trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 53 min of walking

2. Dexter-Hudson Mills Washtenaw B2B Trail Section 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

3. Old Car & Stinchfield Woods Sunset Point via Peach Mountain Observatory Road 4.7 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

4. Peach Mountain Observatory Road 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 44 min of walking

5. Peach Mountain & Peach Mountain Observatory Road 4.9 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

6. Peach Mountain Peak (1040 Feet)–Peach Mountain, 4 summits 5 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

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

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. The & Peach Mountain Observatory Road Loop 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 18 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Old Sawmill & Peach Mountain Observatory Road 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Potawatomi Sunset Point–Pickerel Lake, 5 sights 6 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

10. Hi-Land Lake–Pickerel Lake, 4 sights 6 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 12 min of walking

11. Crooked Lake–Pickerel Lake, 5 sights 6 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

12. Pickerel Lake–Crooked & Silver Lake Trail Loop, 4 sights 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 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.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 31 min of walking