Sunset hikes near Levittown, 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.

1. Red Trail 3.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:02 PM

   1. Be there7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Dark7:50 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:50 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Nassau County Basin #441 3.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:02 PM

   1. Be there7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Dark7:50 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:50 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. New York State Basin #225 1.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:02 PM

   1. Be there7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Dark7:50 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:50 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Blue Trail–Nassau/Suffolk Greenbelt Trail, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Broad Spring–Blue Trail, 4 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

6. Nassau County Basin #418–Blue Trail Loop, 5 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Nassau County Basin #418–Nassau/Suffolk Greenbelt Trail, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:01 PM

   1. Be there7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Dark7:50 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:50 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Blue Trail–Nassau/Suffolk Greenbelt Trail, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 77 min of walking

9. Nassau County Basin #53–New York State Basin #206, 3 lakes 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

10. Jones Beach State Park & Jones Beach Bikeway 4.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 146 min of walking

11. Jones Beach State Park & Jones Beach Bikeway 4.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:51 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 148 min of walking

12. Jones Beach State Park & Jones Beach Bikeway 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:49 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint