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. Hole #8 Sunset Point–Norton Creek, 5 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car11:03 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 11:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.8 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 384 min of walking

2. Old Orchard Loop via Kensington Connector Trail 2.7 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

3. Huron Valley Trail 2.7 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. Kent Lake–Hickory Ridge Viewpoint, 7 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

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

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 119 min of walking

5. Oak Hills Basin & Ruffino Basin via Michigan Air Line Trail 2.9 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. Mud Lake–Oak Hills Basin, 4 lakes 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car9:12 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 160 min of walking

7. Berry Lake–Norton Creek, 6 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car9:31 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 9:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 199 min of walking

8. Norton Creek–Mud Lake, 3 lakes 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 64 min of walking

9. Lake Overlook–Mud Lake, 3 lakes 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

10. Play Hill & Gallager Lake via Michigan Air Line Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

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

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

11. Chair–Bear Statue, 3 sights 3 mi away

    Leave by 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

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

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

12. Michigan Air Line Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

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

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 2 min before dark.

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