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. Downey Lake 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Hubbell Pond–Milford Viewpoint, 8 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 49 min of walking

3. Concrete Podium–Norton Creek, 5 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 85 min of walking

4. Kensington Metropark Beach–East Trail, 5 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 47 min of walking

5. Pickerel Lake & Bass Lake via Milford Connector 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 67 min of walking

6. Mont Beau & Moore Lake via Milford Connector 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

7. Bass Lake–Milford Connector, 3 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 90 min of walking

8. Highland Mountain Bike Trails - C Loop–Milford Connector, 3 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

9. Bass Lake–Milford Connector, 3 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 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.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

10. Kent Lake–Hubbell Pond, 7 sights 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Honeywell Lake 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking

12. Waterbury Lake via North Loop 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 72 min of walking

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