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.

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.

I've been to Massapequa Preserve 4 times already. Once on a partial hike, one for the full 6 mile…read moretrail hike and once to run on the trail. I would like to go back again to run on the massapequa park part of the trail. The first time I went I was still with my ex-husband and we went to spend time with mutual friends and we took both our sons into the massapequa preserve. During that time I think we went into the more woodsy part of the preserve. The bike path is 6 miles (3 miles one way, 3 miles back). When I took my hike on it I was dissapointed because when I hike I don't appreciate paved trails I'd rather feel more woods and roots under my hiking shoes. But to bike on this trail or run on this trail with road running shoes the pavement is pretty nice. There's still sections where you can get lost in nature which is always a favorite part of a trail run or hike for me.

This beautiful water infused park would easily get 4 stars except for one thing - bikers. I will…read morenot frequent the paved part of the park, due to the danger of being run over by somebody on a high speed bike zooming past with his head down. On the other hand, there is a parallel dirt path that is not as scenic but far safer. Both of the times I went there in 2020 I ran across an old man with 3 friendly dogs. Their overall appearance reminds me of a famous character in Steinbeck's Tortilla Flat. At the end of Jerusalem Road, there is a housing area with plenty of parking. As for the main problem, I suggest that the Parks Department look into creating a pedestrian-only area.

Not a huge preserve, I think we did the whole trail under 30 minutes but lots of wild life and the…read moretrail was nice.

It was suggested that I write an Earth Day review of my favorite nature spot in my area, and Twin…read moreLakes easily wins the nod. It is only a dozen minutes from my front door, with easy street parking and good trails. While some parks, such as Belmont Lake, really shine during autumn, Twin Lakes is a joy in spring, with many things blooming and a new crop of water fowl. Walking along the north end of the lake, you come to a spot with a small waterfall that is perfect for keeping things in perspective. Plan ahead, because there are no restrooms here.

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

A beautiful little slice of wilderness in the vast suburban blanket that covers Long Island. One of…read moremy favorite spots to walk/ bike to get my dose of wild when I can't go too far. Plenty of trails and spots to fish or just take in the views.

Took a GREAT walk/hike all the way from the Babylon Elementary School parking lot to Southard's…read morePond, then on to Belmont State Park... WONDERFUL, easy, peaceful hike!! Grew up nearby (Huntington) and though we frequently went to Belmont, this was the first time we also experienced Southard's. What an awesome, scenic trail, and Southard is the perfect midway and/or starting point. We honestly didn't see too much of the park, but the lake is so peaceful, with plenty of ducks, geese, and swans to greet us. Not sure of the parking/logistics for parking, since we walked here, but it's definitely worth a visit, any season!! Will be back, hopefully soon, to (re)discover more in the spring and fall...

Fairy garden please don't destroy…read more The best and clean park Add more for the fair land. ‍‍

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.

Visit Date: February 20, 2021…read more So I had two adventures in one day, one by myself hiking here and one taking my son to bridgehampton later in the afternoon. I didn't park on Fort Salonga Road to get in, google maps always takes me a different way so I entered the trail from Makamah Road. The hike I took was a little over a 2 mile loop and I did it in snow because I will hike in snow even though it's a little rough. I had a great time looking at all the nature and actually taking time to think about stuff in life and realize what I want, what I don't want, what's in my life that could give me what I'm looking for, what I have to do to go get what I'm looking for. I might come back here with someone I'm currently flowing with if it still keeps up or again by myself or with my son when he's older and can handle a longer hike.

This is a very nice place to go for a relaxing walk. After a short walk from the parking lot on…read moreRoute 25A, you come to the loop trail. To the right, or Eastern half, the trail has hills ans passes a creek and pond, and then leads to a tidal area of Long Island Sound. To the left, or Western half, the trail tend to be flatter and passes through woods until again coming to the Northern end of the park and the tidal area. If you walk quietly, you will see chipmunks and the occasional deer along the trail. Please be careful of all the poison ivy on the sides of the trail and growing up some of the trees.