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. Waterford Oaks Viewpoint & Waterford Oaks Trail 0.2 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

2. Otter Lake 0.2 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

3. Silver Lake–Scott Lake, 3 lakes 0.2 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

4. Loon Lake & Silver Lake via Hawthorne Park Drive 1.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Dark8:02 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:02 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Upper Silver Lake–Schoolhouse Lake, 3 lakes 1.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Dark8:02 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:02 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Orchard Lake–Pine Lake, 13 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car10:02 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 10:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 265 min of walking

7. Watkins Lake–Silver Lake, 3 lakes 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 97 min of walking

8. Scott Lake 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

9. Lower Long Lake & Square Lake via Great Horned Trail 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 car7:59 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

10. Crystal Lake–Dawsons Millpond, 4 sights 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car9:44 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 234 min of walking

11. Woodhull Lake 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 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.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

12. Huntoon Lake 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 67 min of walking