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    Muttontown Preserve - Along the trail

    Muttontown Preserve

    3.8(24 reviews)
    4.8 mi

    Beautiful!!! Will come again! Trees & grounds were manicured…read morebeautifully! Thank you so much

    Muttontown Preserve was my son's choice for our traditional Christmas afternoon hike. The location…read moreis in East Norwich on Long Island, relatively close to Oyster Bay. It is managed by the Nassau County Parks & Recreation Department. On the drive from Brooklyn I read the very interesting and historic story of the property, which certainly peaks one's interest. The site contains evidence of a Pre-Revolutionary War farm. The ruins of a mansion once owned by King Zog of Albania are still visible at the end of a trail. Rumors of Albania's treasures, hidden by King Zog add to the mystery. I read of skeletal remains that still remain a murder mystery. Plus, down one trail there are glacial remains. What a package, all within one nature preserve! We chose the trail entrance which is directly adjacent to the Chelsea Mansion entrance. At the beginning of the trails was a small shack, which must have been the office. It wasn't occupied on Christmas Day. There were no rest rooms visible. What was available were maps of the trails, which we tried to acclimate ourselves to. We chose what was hoped to be the main trail. I had read that it was swampy. And swampy it was. The trail was muddy in certain areas. There were obvious remnants of a recent horse ride. So my childhood knowledge of roaming in the woods was put to good use. I held onto tree branches and vines to stay off the mud, etc. Rain or farmers boots would definitely be beneficial. The swampy woodland was frozen over. My Grandson loved stopping to skip rocks over the ice. He was certain he could break the ice with larger rocks. But no matter how long he tried, that didn't happen. My son decided we had taken the wrong trail. So we went back to the beginning. They took the other trail while I waited behind. The Nature Preserve closes at 4:30. So they were only able to get to the Glacial remains, which turned out to be a rock formation. Muttontown Preserve definitely requires a return visit, starting earlier in the day. The combination of nature, history and mystery paints an appealing picture.

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    Trailview State Park - Sunset over Trailview State Park

    Trailview State Park

    4.3(3 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    Friends went hiking here a couple of times and recommended for a good hike...went with them and had…read morethem lead the wait. Overall it was a good hike for 2 hours. Make sure to bring water, bug repellent and a face mask with you. Small parking lot so if you want an early start...we were able to find parking for 2 cars shortly before 10am on a weekday. Follow the path once you start to not get lost.. there are several hiking paths and a bike path. We took Long Island Greenbelt Trail - followed the green markers all the way. There is a section that runs by the LIRR and a section by the streets where you have to cross the road to continue the path. I would not have known if my friends had not been here for sure! We passed the tree branch "arch", walked across the street to continue hiking (I believe it was Syosset/Woodbury), saw parts of an old vehicle left behind, followed steps to where we could hear and see the LIRR railroad and train (stay off the tracks!), walked under the overpass, came to a wooden bridge, to the open field which we walked all the way around and headed back.. Good idea of keeping track of these as land markers to help get us back... I for one would have totally be lost in the woods! There is cellular service reception... Please pay attention to the warning signs about feral cats and beware of ticks...don't litter, stay on the trail, stay have and have a great time! As you leave, don't forget to check for ticks and shake it off!

    A 20-mile path from the South shore to the North shore on Long Island that is as diversified as…read moreLong Island itself. There are actually 3 trails side by side for part of the way. A bicycle trail which is paved and is also used by walker and runners. There is a dirt bike path complete with ruts and hills and parallel to that is a dirt hiking trail that is marked with white blaze marks on the trees you can follow. The entire complex while about 20 miles long is only about a 1/4 mile wide so even if you get off trail you will soon reach civilization. The trails are well maintained by the State or the Towns depending on location. Parking available at some trail heads and Bethpage Stat Park. Best of all it is all free.

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    Trailview State Park - Oct 2022 hiking

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    Trailview State Park - Not good if you see Uh oh... you must be lost! LOL

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    Heckscher Park

    Heckscher Park

    4.3(53 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    What a beautiful park!! Leisurely walking around the the lake took me about 30 minutes. It's a nice…read moreway to get those steps in while getting lost in nature. I was admiring the birds on the water and I walked and it helped pass the time. Keep a look out for droppings on the ground unless you don't care to soil your shoes. Nearing the end of my walk, I really wanted to spend some time on the bridge where most of the waterfowls were gathered. It turns out that a family was feeding them. The very last morsel was taken by one geese that miffed another geese and so it chase the other with aggression. Birds can be pretty brutal and they were quite huge so I had to stay away. What an unfortunate experience. Besides the lake, there's also a beautiful playground, picnic tables, a sports field and tennis courts. The Heckscher Museum of Art can also be found on the grounds as well as a September 11 Memorial. It is definitely worth a visit. There is decent amount of parking spaces all around the park for ease of access too.

    Heckscher Park in Huntington is gorgeous. It's the perfect place to picnic, walk during lunch…read morebreak, or sit and chat with friends. The children's play area is well-kept and offers various activities to keep them entertained for hours. There are also plenty of shaded areas for parents to relax while their little ones play. It was beautiful to see that a small section of the park was dedicated to honoring the victims of 9/11 from Huntington. The memorial was peaceful and provided a space for individuals to reflect and pay their respects. My family and I also enjoyed watching the wildlife by the lake and the array of perfectly placed flowers planted throughout the grounds. This park has quickly become one of my favorite places in Huntington. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to enjoy the beauty of nature.

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    Heckscher Park - One of the seated areas with awning.

    One of the seated areas with awning.

    Heckscher Park - Looking out from the bigger swings area.

    Looking out from the bigger swings area.

    Heckscher Park - Loved the turtles.

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    The Nature Conservancy - hiking - Updated May 2026

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