Heckscher State Park
Heckscher State Park Beach–East Beach Loop, 4 beaches
2.8 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 56 min
Heckscher State Park Beach–East Beach Loop, 4 beaches is a 2.8-mile loop in Heckscher State Park near Great River, NY. The route passes Overlook Beach, Heckscher State Park Beach and East Beach. It is mostly level, with 0 ft of elevation gain. It scores 21/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
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Directions
Heckscher State Park Beach–East Beach Loop, 4 beaches
2.8 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 56 min
Elevation -0–13 ft
Loop · Heckscher State Park
Trailhead: 40.69995, -73.15524
Weather Sep 5: sunrise 6:24 AM · sunset 7:20 PM
Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start at the trailhead, heading N.
- 50 ftPass Overlook Beach.
- 50 ftPass Heckscher State Park Beach.
- 250 ftTurn right, heading E.
- 1.2 miSharp right onto Long Island Greenbelt Trail, heading E.
- 0.5 miPass East Beach.
- 1 miThe loop closes back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
Weather
Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.2 mi in (~6 min). Leave by 6:54 PM for the 7:20 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 7 min before dark. Car visible from the viewpoint
Good to know
- Toilets at the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
More from this trailhead
- Heckscher State Park Beach–Heckscher Canal, 5 beaches 7.3 mi · ▲ 0 ft
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