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. Little Alley Pond via Vanderbilt Motor Parkway 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 63 min of walking

2. Cunningham Park Greenway 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 63 min of walking

3. Miller Trail–Miller Trail;Phipps–Garvin Trail, 3 sights 9.2 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

4. Lewis Path–Miller Trail, 3 sights 9.5 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

5. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Beach & East Firebreak 9.8 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

6. West Pond–Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Beach, 3 beaches 9.9 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

7. East Pond–West Pond, 4 lakes 10.3 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

8. Mansion Trail 9.5 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

9. Holy Child Trail & Mansion Trail 9.7 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

10. Rockaway Beach via Boardwalk 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

11. Spring Creek Park Beach 9.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking

12. Spring Creek–Spring Creek Park Beach, 3 lakes 9.6 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