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. Usf Road 740 5.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:13 PM

   1. Be there7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Dark8:01 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Gould Loop Trail 9 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 66 min of walking

3. Bockman Road 9.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 67 min of walking

4. Lake Agnes Viewpoint–Crags Basin Loop, 3 sights 9.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 85 min of walking

5. Michigan Ditch Trail 9.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 66 min of walking

6. American Lakes Viewpoint via Michigan Ditch Trail 9.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 67 min of walking

7. County Road 41A 10.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:13 PM

   1. Be there7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Dark8:01 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. South Diamond Peak–North Diamond Peak, 5 summits 11 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 58 min of walking

9. Pennock 11.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 77 min of walking

10. North Fork Michigan River–Bull Mountain Road, 3 sights 12.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 55 min of walking

11. Pennock Trail 12.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 27 min of walking

12. Sheep Rock–Gore Range Overlook, 4 sights 11.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

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