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. Clinton River Park Trails - Single Track 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

2. Burgess Overlook–Secret Beach, 5 sights 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:13 PM

   1. Be there7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Dark8:01 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Biers Overlook–Burgess Overlook, 6 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 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 — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

4. Clinton River Park Trails - P Loop–Clinton River Park Trails - Single Track, 3 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

5. ITC Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 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 — 5 min before dark.

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

6. Yellow (Main Trail) 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walking

7. Sterling Heights Connector 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

8. Clinton River Park Trails 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:13 PM

   1. Be there7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Dark8:01 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Stony Creek Metropark Beach & Trolly Trails 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 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 — 4 min before dark.

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

10. Paint Creek–Clinton River Oaks Park Beach, 4 sights 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 89 min of walking

11. Red Run 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

12. Holland Ponds Viewpoint via Flow Flats 3.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

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