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. Maury Island Marine Park Viewpoint & Maury Island Marine Park Beach 0.4 mi away

   Be there by 8:21 PM

   1. Be there8:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Dark9:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Maury Island Marine Park Beach 0.4 mi away

   Be there by 8:21 PM

   1. Be there8:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Dark9:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Maury Island Natural Area Viewpoint–Dockton Park Beach, 3 beaches 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 62 min of walking

4. Dockton Park Beach 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:59 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:12 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:12 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 39 min of walking

5. Maury Island Natural Area Viewpoint via Eratic 0 mi away

   Leave by 8:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM — 19 min before dark.

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

6. Dockton Park Beach & Huckleberry 0 mi away

   Leave by 8:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM — 19 min before dark.

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

7. Indian Point 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:50 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 61 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Bill's Trail & Shinglemill Creek Trail 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 8:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Fir Hill Trail–Jack's Trail, 3 sights 5.2 mi away

   Be there by 8:21 PM

   1. Be there8:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Dark9:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Meadow Lake Pond–115th Bypass, 4 sights 5.2 mi away

    Be there by 8:21 PM

    1. Be there8:21 PM
    2. Sunset8:41 PM
    3. Dark9:16 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:16 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Mukai Pond–115th Bypass Loop, 7 sights 5.3 mi away

    Be there by 8:21 PM

    1. Be there8:21 PM
    2. Sunset8:41 PM
    3. Dark9:16 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:16 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Borrow Pit Loop–Dump Run Loop, 5 sights 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 8:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:12 PM
    2. Sunset8:41 PM
    3. Head back8:56 PM
    4. At your car9:06 PM
    5. Dark9:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:06 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking