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. Harris Lake via West Bloomfield Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

2. Mud Fox Lake 2.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:16 PM

   1. Be there7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Dark8:04 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:04 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Haines Lake 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

4. Pine Lake 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking

5. Lower Long Lake & Island Lake via Great Horned Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

6. Path of Wellness 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

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

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

7. Walnut Lake–Karen's Safe-Swim Lane - Start, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

8. Doherty Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walking

9. The Laker Nature Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

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

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

10. Drake Sports Park Viewpoint 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

11. Island Lake 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

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

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

12. Henry Ford Path of Wellness Viewpoint & Path of Wellness 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 55 min of walking

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