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. Drake Sports Park Viewpoint via West Bloomfield Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 148 min of walking

2. Flood Water Spot–Westwind Lake, 3 lakes 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 176 min of walking

3. West Bloomfield Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 145 min of walking

4. Union Lake–Upper Straits Lake, 5 lakes 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 89 min of walking

5. Westwind Lake via West Bloomfield Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 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 · 20 min of walking

6. Middle Straits Lake & Cebia Beach 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 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 · 41 min of walking

7. Harris Lake via West Bloomfield Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

8. West Bloomfield Viewpoint–Vernal Ponds, 7 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 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.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking

9. Orchard Lake–Woodpecker Lake, 7 lakes 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking

10. Green Lake 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Woodbridge Lake–Expert Loop, 5 lakes 0 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 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 · 16 min of walking

12. Wolverine Lake–Expert Loop, 7 sights 0 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking