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. Pontiac Lake & Equestrian Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 51 min of walking

2. Mountain Bike Viewpoint–Rock Garden Loop, 6 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 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.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 44 min of walking

3. Robinson Lake–Mountain Bike Trail, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area Beach & Equestrian Trail via Mountain Bike Trail 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 46 min of walking

5. Equestrian Viewpoint & Equestrian Trail via Mountain Bike Trail 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 48 min of walking

6. Mountain Bike Trail 0.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:15 PM

   1. Be there7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Dark8:03 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:03 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Equestrian Trail 1 mi away

   Be there by 7:15 PM

   1. Be there7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Dark8:03 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:03 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Maceday Lake 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 29 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Hill Climb Rest Area & Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area Beach via Mountain Bike Trail 1.3 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

10. Antique Tractors–Vernal Pond, 4 lakes 1.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Farmland Trail & Ski Trail 1.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Oak Circle–Antique Tractors, 4 sights 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 35 min of walking