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. Downey Lake 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Proud Lake–Hubbell Pond, 16 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 190 min of walking

3. Hubbell Pond–Milford Viewpoint, 8 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 49 min of walking

4. The Tree of Shoes–Kensington Metropark Beach, 5 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 187 min of walking

5. Bass Lake–Milford Connector, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

6. Bass Lake–Milford Connector, 3 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 90 min of walking

7. Pickerel Lake & Bass Lake via Milford Connector 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 67 min of walking

8. Highland Mountain Bike Trails - C Loop–Milford Connector, 3 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

9. Mont Beau & Moore Lake via Milford Connector 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

10. Kent Lake–Hubbell Pond, 7 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Honeywell Lake 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking

12. Milford Connector & Mount Kanzer Trail 0.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 70 min of walking