Sunset hikes near Port Jefferson, 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. Beacon Hill & Beacon Hill Preserve Viewpoint 26.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 14 min of walking

2. Talmage Pond 27 mi away

   Be there by 7:00 PM

   1. Be there7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Dark7:48 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:48 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Limewood Beach 29 mi away

   Be there by 6:59 PM

   1. Be there6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Dark7:48 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:48 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Chet's Pond & Limewood Beach 29 mi away

   Be there by 6:59 PM

   1. Be there6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Dark7:48 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:48 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Red Hill Pond–Upper Emery Pond, 3 lakes 32.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Upper Emery Pond & Emery Pond 32.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 34 min of walking

7. Dinosaur Rock Loop 33.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Cascade–Lost Lake, 3 viewpoints 33.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 34 min of walking

9. Lost Lake & Cockaponset State Forest Viewpoint via Yellow White cross trail 33.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 32 min of walking

10. Indian Cave via Plank Walk 33.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking

11. Bishops Pond 34.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 48 min of walking

12. Bishops Pond via Plank Walk 33.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint