Sunset hikes

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. Bergen Beach–Floyd Bennett Field Beach, 5 beaches 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Ridgewood Reservoir & Highland Park Greenway 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

3. West Pond–Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Beach, 3 beaches 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

4. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Beach & East Firebreak 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walking

5. East Pond–West Pond, 4 lakes 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

6. Bergen Beach–Canarsie Pier Beach, 8 beaches 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car10:07 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 10:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 298 min of walking

7. Jamaica Bay Unit Beach–Shirley Chisholm State Park Beach, 4 beaches 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Dead Horse Bay beach–Floyd Bennett Field Beach, 4 beaches 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 115 min of walking

9. Canarsie Pier Beach–Jamaica Bay Unit Beach, 4 beaches 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Floyd Bennett Field Beach–Return-A-Gift Pond, 3 beaches 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

11. Floyd Bennett Field Beach & Return-A-Gift Pond via North Forty 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Spring Creek–Spring Creek Park Beach, 3 lakes 1.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

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

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