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. Hole #8 Sunset Point–Huron Valley Trail, 3 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

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

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

2. Huron Valley Trail 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Dark8:02 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:02 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. South Lyon City Trail 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Volunteer Park Trail 0.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:13 PM

   1. Be there7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Dark8:02 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:02 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Kent Lake–Hickory Ridge Viewpoint, 4 beaches 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Kensington Connector Trail 4.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Dark8:02 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:02 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Kensington Sunset Point via Kensington Connector Trail 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Currie Forrest 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Martindale Beach & South Trail 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Kingfisher Lagoon–Aspen Trail Loop, 4 sights 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 28 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Aspen Trail–C2-Loop Loop, 4 sights 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 34 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. C2 Loop–Chickadee Trail Loop, 4 sights 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 39 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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