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. New York State Basin #225 1.4 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

2. Blue Trail–Nassau/Suffolk Greenbelt Trail, 3 sights 3.3 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

3. Broad Spring–Blue Trail, 4 sights 3.3 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

4. Nassau County Basin #418–Nassau/Suffolk Greenbelt Trail, 3 sights 3.3 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

5. Blue Trail–Nassau/Suffolk Greenbelt Trail, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 77 min of walking

6. Nassau County Basin #53–New York State Basin #206, 3 lakes 0 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

7. Jones Beach State Park & Jones Beach Bikeway 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 146 min of walking

8. Jones Beach State Park & Jones Beach Bikeway 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 148 min of walking

9. Jones Beach State Park & Jones Beach Bikeway 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Norman J. Levy Park & Preserve Sunset Point 6.5 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

11. Red Trail 3.6 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

12. Nassau County Basin #441 3.6 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