AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Melville, 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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Broad Spring Loop 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark7:49 PM

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

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 117 min of walking

  2. Lloyd Harbor Village Park Beach 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 141 min of walking

  3. Red Trail 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

  4. Nassau County Basin #441 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

  5. Nassau County Basin #418–Blue Trail Loop, 5 sights 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

  6. Nassau County Basin #382–Nassau County Basin #418, 5 sights 4 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:49 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 2 min before dark.

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

  7. Blue Trail–Orange Trail Loop, 4 sights 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:49 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  8. Nassau County Basin #382–Nassau County Basin #418, 3 lakes 4.3 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

  9. Blue Trail–Nassau/Suffolk Greenbelt Trail, 3 sights 4.3 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

  10. Lloyd Harbor Village Park Beach & West Neck Beach 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 127 min of walking

  11. Lloyd Harbor Village Park Beach & West Neck Beach 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 126 min of walking

  12. Nassau County Basin #418–Nassau/Suffolk Greenbelt Trail, 3 sights 4.4 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