Sunset hikes near Salisbury, 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. New York State Basin #225 0.9 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. Hempstead Turnpike Bike Path 2 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. Dark7:50 PM

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

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

3. Nassau County Basin #53–New York State Basin #206, 3 lakes 1.7 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

4. Holy Child Trail & Mansion Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

5. Lewis Path–Miller Trail, 3 sights 4.5 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 4.7 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. Norman J. Levy Park & Preserve Sunset Point 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Red Trail 6.3 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

9. Nassau County Basin #441 6.3 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

10. Blue Trail–Nassau/Suffolk Greenbelt Trail, 3 sights 6 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

11. Broad Spring–Blue Trail, 4 sights 6 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

12. Nassau County Basin #418–Blue Trail Loop, 5 sights 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

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

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