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. Tommys Lake via Polly Ann Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

2. Voorheis Lake–Lake Sixteen, 3 lakes 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

3. Heron Hollow Pond & Bullfrog Bog 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 174 min of walking

4. Lower Trout Lake & Bald Mountain State Recreation Area Beach 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking

5. Paint Creek–Lower Trout Lake, 4 lakes 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 103 min of walking

6. Trout Creek & Hawthorn Pond 2.1 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.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 69 min of walking

7. Hawthorn Pond 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

8. Polly Ann Trail Loop 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Sargent Creek 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 41 min of walking

10. Scenic Overlook 2 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Lake Halso 2 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Lake Orion–Lake Sixteen Loop, 5 lakes 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:53 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 127 min of walking