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. Stick Lean-To via West Bloomfield Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 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 · 52 min of walking

2. Marsh Viewpoint & Stuart Little Pond via Estate Trail 1.5 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, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

3. Upper Rouge–Stuart Little Pond, 3 lakes 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

4. Sumac Viewpoint via Beech-Maple Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

5. The Giving Tree–Upper Rouge, 4 lakes 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

6. Simpson Lake & Harris Lake 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

7. Path of Wellness 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 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.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 53 min of walking

8. Henry Ford Path of Wellness Viewpoint & Path of Wellness 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

9. Drake Sports Park Viewpoint Loop 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

10. Walnut Lake–Karen's Safe-Swim Lane - Start, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Harris Lake 1.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 71 min of walking

12. The Laker Nature Trail 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 65 min of walking

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