This is a nice trail with free parking and restrooms behind the library. The trail is busy with…read morepeople and dogs, and there are quite a few stairs, so wear proper shoes and be ready for a bit of a challenge. You can enter the trail from different directions, which makes it convenient. The views are beautiful and serene. There are also eateries nearby, like Harbor Mist and others along the main street areas. Definitely recommend it for a quick nature outing.

A very nice park to go hiking at, has wooden trails with scenic harbor views and definitely a great…read morefull-body workout. When we went in March, there were still remaining snow & ice, which made it more challenging but doable, lots of climbing like you're on a stairmaster with sections of inclines & declines and there's 2 main trails. We hiked the first 2.2-mile, Nassau Suffolk *out-and-back* Trail. Just keep walking until you see the road and from there, you can either turn back or cross the street to hike the second *loop* Trail. Highly recommend coming here to hike if you're in the area.

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So close to my usual hiking grounds, CSH State Park, Lisa E. even encouraged me to set off on my…read moreown for the more strenuous solo experience. I am pleased that I didn't leave her and friends, as I thoroughly enjoyed my time here, with company on less challenging terrain. Sunday's weather was just a spectacular exemplar of early spring on LI. Bright sun, gentle breeze had the returning birds calling, singing and flitting back and forth over the golden fields. We then took the Western loop, which paralleled some of the more hilly terrain South of the state park. A few trees just budding, I look forward to a return in a few weeks when new leaves and wildflowers proliferate.

The park is expansive and well-maintained, with a mix of forest, woodland, meadows, salt marsh, and…read moreshoreline that gives you a little bit of everything. Some paths or trails are paved and smooth. Whether you're hiking, biking, or just strolling, something is calming about this place. There are horse stables. The historic buildings add charm and a sense of timelessness without feeling overly touristy. Parking is $8 (free with an Empire Pass), and restrooms are available near the entrance. I recommend bringing water and wearing comfortable shoes. There are plenty of quiet spots to relax. Pro tip: Go earlier in the day or during golden hour for amazing light and fewer crowds. This is one of those places you'll want to return to in every season. If you're looking for a peaceful escape with gorgeous views and plenty of easy walking trails, this place is a must-visit on Long Island

Dear hikers and lovers of outdoors, If you want a…read morenice trail with some gorgeous views. Make your way to Caumsett. We went on a weekend afternoon for a sweet hike and had a special little treat at the end! Def a go to for me.

Bring your sense of adventure..you will need it to find this Nature Conservancy gem hidden behind…read morethe Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery. Turn in to the fish hatchery entrance and park your car. Get the key from the admission booth by giving them your license to hold onto. Head back towards the church and make a right up the hill to the upper parking lot. Walk southward along the path until you get to the entrance. The sanctuary is small, only fourteen acres but a pristine natural gem. The path is about 0.5 miles. Before leaving, check out the groves of laurel trees and rhododendrons that grace the gently sloping hillside. And don't forget to bring the key back to the Admission booth.

Beautiful area full of wildlife and old buildings but similar to an older comment, the man who…read morelives in one of the houses on the property is incredibly rude and entitled. Don't park anywhere near his house of because he will come out and berate you. Instead drive up the dirt trail by the preserve sign and you will find a dirt lot. Place will be much better when his old grumpy ahh is gone. This should be 5 starts but of course humans have to ruin a beautiful piece of nature.

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

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.

Heckscher Park is a beautiful park in the center of Huntington. It's on 18 acres with a gorgeous…read morepond that's has turtles, ducks, and geese Great walking path around the ponds with beautiful scenery and stone work. On the other side of the pond is a very fun kids playground with matted rubber ground for safety and so many fun interactive activities. Street parking, public restrooms, and dogs are allowed. Community events and festivals are also held here making this park an all around great Long Island park.

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.

My friends participated in a hiking and brewery experience that we found online. This was the…read morehiking area that was chosen for the event. The Preserve makes up a lot of hiking trails and we only did one. It was about an hours worth of hiking. It had wonderful views and was relatively easy. The most difficult part was hiking into and out of the gorge. I would definitely recommend this to first time hikers. There was a separate trail that lead to water but we chose not to do that one; next time! I would also say this is a very dog friendly hiking area. Lots of space and easy to walk for the puppos.

We'd been meaning to visit this for some time now, and finally had a weekend afternoon with…read morebeautiful weather to get it done. First of all the parking - there is a very small parking lot at the park building in front of the sanctuary. Actually, you are supposed to park in front of the cemetery that we passed just before (The one with Roosevelt's grave). Otherwise, you take the extensive paths through a serene area infused with Theodore Roosevelt's love of nature. We did not see any birds on our brief visit but the overall tone of the park cast a peaceful spell over us at all time. The graduated steps are very well maintained here, in direct contrast to those at Cold Spring Harbor State Park down the road. There are lots of benches for walkers and circular seminar seating for those taking guided tours. Thr only sounfs here were the chirping of unseen birds and one dog at the end of the trail. It is a park that demands return visits and we will obey.

I visited here recently and it's a nice place to wander. They have plants that are native and…read morenon-invasive non-native plants that can thrive without causing disarray. Joy is in charge of the plants and she's super knowledgeable. There's a building with one normal parking space and 3 handicap parking spaces. You can meet some cute critters, learn about the natural wildlife, buy merchandise that helps support this local gem, use restrooms, and sign up to volunteer for community programs. There's a beautiful fountain in the middle of the park and some benches surrounded by trees and smaller plants. Keep the fences closed as per their rules and happy walks!

Visit Date: January 3, 2024…read more I visited stillwell to hike the trail on my all trails app. The trail the all trails app has is a 4.30 mile loop. I think Stillwell is one of the closest hikes on LI that would kind of compare to upstate or Mountain hikes. I think it's more for mountain biking but you can hike it as well. The trail is pretty and it covers a lot of mileage. I liked it but if you're used to hiking something flat you might want to avoid this trail.

We took a great walk through Stillwell Woods Park and exited to the Greenbelt Trail. Wish we had a…read moregood map of the place so we could understand where were were ... that is why I give it 4 stars and not 5. Needs to be better marked; there were trail blazes but they were a little confusing. We really wanted to stay out of the way of the bikers and it was difficult without understanding the trails. This is a lovely park with a huge open field in the center -- not sure if it is a play field or not since it was covered in snow. We will return to see it in different seasons.