Sunset hikes near Oyster Bay, 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. Held Pond 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

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

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

2. Tiffany Creek Pond 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

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

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

3. Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve Beach–Lloyd Point, 5 beaches 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

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

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 102 min of walking

4. Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve Peak–Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve Beach, 6 beaches 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 79 min of walking

5. Lewis Path–Miller Trail, 3 sights 6.5 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. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

6. Miller Trail–Miller Trail;Phipps–Garvin Trail, 3 sights 6.5 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. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

7. Lloyd Harbor Village Park Beach & West Neck Beach 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 72 min of walking

8. Lloyd Harbor Village Park Beach & West Neck Beach 4.4 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

9. Lloyd Harbor Village Park Beach & West Neck Beach 4.5 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

10. Mansion Trail 6.9 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.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 33 min of walking

11. Holy Child Trail & Mansion Trail 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

12. Farm Trail & Main Drive PL1 via Fishermans Drive 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking