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. Vernal Ponds & Branch Tipi via West Bloomfield Trail 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 169 min of walking

2. deer Viewpoint–Vernal Ponds, 3 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

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

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 138 min of walking

3. Cass Lake–Upper Straits Lake, 4 lakes 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 152 min of walking

4. Orchard Lake–Pine Lake, 7 lakes 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 159 min of walking

5. Whitetail Ridge Viewpoint & Vernal Ponds via West Bloomfield Trail 1 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 148 min of walking

6. Drake Sports Park Viewpoint via Pebble Creek Ravine Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 93 min of walking

7. Westwind Lake via West Bloomfield Trail 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 119 min of walking

8. Woodpecker Lake–Flood Water Spot, 6 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 95 min of walking

9. Stick Lean-To via West Bloomfield Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

10. Henry Ford Path of Wellness Viewpoint & Path of Wellness 2.6 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. Dark8:01 PM

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

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Flood Water Spot via Pebble Creek Ravine Trail 2.6 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. Dark8:01 PM

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

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. West Bloomfield Viewpoint–Vernal Ponds Loop, 5 sights 2.6 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. Dark8:01 PM

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

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint