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 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

2. Mud Fox Lake 0 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. Haines Lake 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

4. Lower Long Lake & Square Lake via Great Horned Trail 2.7 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 — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

5. Lake Placid 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Pine Lake 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking

7. Square Lake 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

8. Dawsons Millpond via Clinton River Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walking

9. Walnut Lake–Karen's Safe-Swim Lane - Start, 3 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

10. The Laker Nature Trail 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Doherty Trail 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walking

12. Island Lake 1.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

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

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

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