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. Dogwood Pond & Adirondack Trail 3.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:19 PM

   1. Be there7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Dark8:06 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:06 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Dayton-Kettering Connector 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:19 PM

   1. Be there7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Dark8:06 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:06 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Blue Lake & Eastwood MetroPark Beach via Mad River Recreation Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walking

4. Tait Station Reservoir 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking

5. Pond 1–Pond 3, 7 lakes 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 51 min of walking

6. Argonne Lake–Pond 1, 5 lakes 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Wright Brothers Bikeway 7.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 3 min before dark.

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

8. Pattys Road 10.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:19 PM

   1. Be there7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Dark8:06 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:06 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. South Heron Run Trail & Yellow Trail Loop via Red Trail 10 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:07 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 73 min of walking

10. Cedar Lake–North Woods Pond, 7 sights 9.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Red Bridle Trail & Red Trail Loop 9.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. North Woods Pond–Orange Trail Loop, 6 sights 9.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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