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. Hess-Hathaway Park Sunset Point 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 65 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Union Lake–Green Lake, 3 lakes 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

3. Waterford Oaks Viewpoint & Waterford Oaks Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

4. Silver Lake–Scott Lake, 3 lakes 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

5. Mountain Bike Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 97 min of walking

6. Mountain Bike Viewpoint–Rock Garden, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 46 min of walking

7. Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area Beach & Equestrian Trail via Mountain Bike Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 115 min of walking

8. Cass Lake–Upper Straits Lake, 4 lakes 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 84 min of walking

9. Otter Lake 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walking

10. Upper Straits Lake–Middle Straits Lake, 5 lakes 3.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 85 min of walking

11. Pontiac Lake–Robinson Lake, 5 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Hill Climb Rest Area & Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area Beach via Mountain Bike Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 62 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint