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. Old Orchard Loop via Kensington Connector Trail 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

2. Huron Valley Trail 2.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Dark8:02 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:02 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Currie Forrest & Island Lake 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

4. Hole #8 Sunset Point via Kensington Connector Trail 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Dark8:02 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:02 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Kent Lake–Hickory Ridge Viewpoint, 7 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 119 min of walking

6. Island Lake 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

7. Ralph C. Wilson Jr Foundation Sign–Mud Lake, 4 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car9:43 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 9:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 230 min of walking

8. Oak Hills Basin & Ruffino Basin via Michigan Air Line Trail 2.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:13 PM

   1. Be there7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Dark8:01 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Berry Lake–Norton Creek, 6 sights 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 199 min of walking

10. Norton Creek–Mud Lake, 3 lakes 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 64 min of walking

11. Michigan Air Line Trail 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

12. Lake Overlook–Mud Lake, 3 lakes 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking