Sunset hikes near Lava, ny

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.

8 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  2. Layton Road 19.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  3. Shank Road 17.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 21 min of walking

  4. Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 36 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  5. Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 490 ft climb · 110 min of walking

  6. Leave by 5:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car9:37 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 235 min of walking

  7. Ben Rush Road 20.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 30 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  8. Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 32 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  9. Rock Hill Pond 20.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 30 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  10. Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:24 PM
    3. Head back7:39 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 32 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  11. Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:24 PM
    3. Head back7:39 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 31 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  12. Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:24 PM
    3. Head back7:39 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking