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. Mountain Bike Viewpoint–Rock Garden Loop, 6 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

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

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

2. Robinson Lake–Mountain Bike Trail, 4 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 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 · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area Beach & Equestrian Trail via Mountain Bike Trail 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

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

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

4. Equestrian Viewpoint & Equestrian Trail via Mountain Bike Trail 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

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

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

5. Pontiac Lake & Equestrian Trail 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

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

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

6. Equestrian Trail 1.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:17 PM

   1. Be there7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Dark8:05 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:05 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Mountain Bike Trail 1.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:17 PM

   1. Be there7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Dark8:05 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:05 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Maceday Lake 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 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 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 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 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 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 0.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 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 0.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 35 min of walking