When you talk about easy riding, then you're talking about this paved scenic trail. As you ride,…read moreyou go through pines, fields, over RR tracks and and other features that keep it interesting. Not much elevation or tricky hills making it perfect for young riders. People usually will bike/ hike both ways so watch for oncoming people traffic. There are restroom facilities at the start and plenty of parking. Also around the trail, particularly around the corners are benches to rest at if you need a break. Of course watch out for kiddos on E-scooters and bikes, they don't always signal coming from behind you but then again neither do adults, so just be aware. There is also access on River Rd. which is located south of Rte 25 if you find the parking lot is not your thing. There are also pickleball courts, small playground and ball fields as of 2024 Also an ice rink. It's actually quite set up nice and no fee for parking. A great way to spend an afternoon.

This park has an 8 mile bike/walk trail that is a loop. It's mostly flat and the eastern section…read moregoes through a very cool pine forest. You can rent bikes here and the trail has maybe one street crossing, so the odds on getting run down by a texting motorist are slim to none. The trail takes about 1 - 1,5 hours biking. It has some shade and some very quiet spots as well.

We are back on Long Island visiting family for the first time since moving to North Carolina- 4.5…read moreyears ago! I'm feeling hit hard in the nostalgia so we are making it a point to take a walk down every memory lane, and in this case, a literal walk. We discovered this little .7 mile loop long before we moved away when our first daughter was just a baby. I had thought about this place often because it is this humble little hike that first introduced me to the idea that hiking was even a thing I liked. Now, I've climbed mountains all over North Carolina and every amazing sight I've ever seen traces back to a glimmer of interest born right here. Pretty cool. If you want a quintessential immersion into the Long Island pine barrens experience, this is your place. A little slice of seclusion amidst the suburbs, the ground blanketed with soft copper colored pine needles, the view around you an oasis of symmetrical and stately white pine trees- ah, this is it. Long Island at its best.

Very lovely walk through evergreen-scented air. Lots of tall pines gives a majestic feeling. The…read moretrails are well maintained and easy. Some interesting giant piles of "sticks." The day we went, it seemed like there were dozens of people doing photoshoots there, which was unusual.

Our friends said let's get together on Saturday. Want to go to dinner? Nah, let's hang out at the…read morebeach. Hang out? Now I live by west meadow beach in Stony Brook. There are a lot of rules! No dogs, keep the noise down and be courteous of the plantings. Cedar Beach has a much more pleasant vibe. There's a live band playing and you can bring a cooler with no hassle from the local police. We have a Brookhaven virtual summer pass and cedar beach is a town beach. There's a Veteran discount on the pass, high five Brookhaven! There's a reason why the next town is "Rocky Point". The beaches on the north shore are so rocky! The beaches on the south shore are powered sand, this is a south shore thing that I always like to point out. (My beach growing up was Smiths Point) The band is playing CCR, we're drinking cold beers and having a good time at Cedar Beach. The sun is setting and now we're getting up to dance? I like hanging out.

It is difficult to review Cedar Beach, because essentially it is reviewing the Long Island Sound,…read morewhich is vintage Long Island. This viewpoint is from the eyes of a person who's Dad is a Town of Brookhaven resident. The thing to take into account when reviewing Cedar Beach is that it is a Brookhaven Township amenity where admission is very reasonable for it's residents. On the contrary, for the residents residing outside of Brookhaven, their price to enjoy access to the Long Island Sound could seem to compete with Six Flags Great Adventure prices. The Town of Brookhaven, NY website displays the prices. Whether you are a Town of Brookhaven or non-resident the days of paying at the admission gate appear to be a memory. I'm not a fan of the parking meters because they can be an annoyance for Cedar Beach guests at the same time that they do not provide the safety measure that a controlled access gate does in maintaining a sense of safety.     Cedar Beach is one of a few Town of Brookhaven Long Island Sound beachfront parks. The other one that I am familiar with is West Meadow Beach. Cedar Beach is situated on a peninsula in a scenic location that starts off with a drive along bucolic and windy Pipe Stave Hollow Road that gives a nod to the East End with its bordering woodlands, estates on rolling forested hills, and the picturesque Mount Sinai Harbor that brings images of the Great Peconic Bay. A left turn onto Harbor Beach Road continues the drive on the peninsula where Mount Sinai Harbor with the boats are to the south and the beachfront, nature trail, concession stand, and amenities are to the north. One advantage of the meter system is that if you want to see the beach scape by vehicle, you can drive to the end of Harbor Beach Road without paying.    The peak season is from Memorial Day to Labor Day. It is my understanding that they provide lifeguards during this busy season. However, it was off-season when I went with my Dad, a Brookhaven resident, to see Cedar Beach. Living in the Las Vegas desert, it just made sense to spend some time by the Long Island Sound when I visited my dad. Please keep in mind that I am no stranger to Cedar Beach. My memories go back to the early 1980s when I was a child that spent time with my dad at Cedar Beach. Not much has changed since President Regan was in office. Cedar Beach is still a very rocky North Shore Beach that is unstable for swimming in barefooted. However, one change that was administered over the years is that dogs are prohibited at Cedar Beach.    My Dad and I visited Cedar Beach in May. Before peak season the beach was very unpopulated. If my dad did not have a Brookhaven pass, the parking meters could care less that the parking lot was relatively empty. Waiting for us were several spaces overlooking a band of white sand fronting a large expanse of Long Island Sound water spread out towards Connecticut. Unlike West Meadow Beach, Cedar Beach provides a prime vista of a beach scape taking in the Connecticut shoreline. On a serene Long Island day the waves were very gentle. With so few people sharing this experience, this was a mellow way to spend some time with my dad. We did go for a short walk on the beach. Being a hiker, of I was alone and had sufficient time, I would of hiked west on the sand that would take me onto the nature trail that would ultimately lead me to the end of the peninsula at the Cedar Beach Fishing Pier Area where Harbor Beach Road ends at a water view overlooking Belle Terre.     I am a fan of Long Island Sound, I am a fan of Cedar Beach. Being that my Dad is a Brookhaven resident, I could see a return visit here when I spend time with my Dad on Long Island.

Nice gravel trail runs alongside Randall Pond which is full of lily pads. The trail continues in…read morethe woods about another mile or mile and a half. The trail beyond the pond is really not frequented much. Plenty of ticks in the high grass. Not a bad place. Probably better in the cooler weather.

This is the most underrated Mountain bike trail on island. Maintained by volunteers from CLIMB a…read morelocal mountain bike club. 14 miles now of green to black diamond trails, well marked. Three trail heads. One on Mill rd. One on Rt 112 and one on Granny rd

I was told about this trail from a fellow Mountain biker over at Glacier in Farmingville. This is…read moreanother great mountain bike trail! I completed 4 miles on the blue trail which is much easier than the black diamond trail. But it was a challenge and I had to take some breaks. Still working on that cardio! Lots of vines, roots, and rocks here. On my GPS trail maps, it says this trail has an elevation of 1000ft. Probably true because going downhill was speedy, loopy, and fun. Make sure you have your helmet, safety first! Overton is quite popular and it's also close to the Glacier trail, so do both if you can. Go and enjoy!!

Nice long walk down to the bay. Remnants of old homestead…read more Dogs are allowed as it is a county park

We took a wonderful hike just over 2 miles round trip with the pup. There are high bush…read moreblueberry/huckleberry trees lining the trails and they are in season. Our pup loved splashing in the water and since it was low tide, the water was shallow for quite some way out. There are no trash cans and unfortunately some people threw their water bottles on the ground, but over all it's a clean, sandy hike with bathrooms and extra parking across the street. This was one of our favorite hikes on Long Island.