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NATURE TRAILS ON LONG ISLAND, NY

(53 listings) File Created: 15-May-08
Barcelona Neck  
Features 532 acres, upland oak and hickory forest, swamp and marsh; 4 miles marked hiking trails; see songbirds, shorebirds and waterfowl. Hunters may be in preserve October-March 31.
   Route 114, East Hampton (EHmptn) (West of East Hampton Co-op Area.)............Tel: 631-444-0273
Open year-round except in January's deer season.
      
Blydenburgh County Park Click Here For Park Information
   Veterans Memorial Hwy., Smithtown (Smth)........................................................Tel: 631-854-3713
   Tel: .................................................631-854-3712;    Tel: ..................................................631-244-7275
      
Camp Hero State Park  
415 acres include wooded areas, atlantic beach-front and an historic military installation; maritime forests, fresh-water fishing, ocean vistas and dramatic bluffs; hiking, biking and horseback riding trails and more.
   50 South Fairview Ave., Montauk (EHmptn)....................................................................................Map
   (Montauk Point State Parkway (Route 27) east to the end)
   Tel: ..........................................................................................................................................631-668-5000
Daily May 29-Oct. 11; weekends and holidays April 3-May 23 and Oct. 16-Nov. 11
      
Cathedral Pines County Park  
265 acres, campsites (groups; reservations needed), restrooms, playground, sports field, horse trails, three miles of nature trails, activity building, dog trails, mountain biking trails. Click here for Park Information.
   320 Middle Island Rd., Yaphank (Brkhvn)...............................................................Tel: 631-852-5500
      
Cedar Point County Park  
608 acres; campsites (groups must reserve), nature trail, saltwater fishing (permit), waterfowl hunting (fee, license), rowboat rentals, picnic area, bike hostel, disabled-accessible. Click here for Park Information
   Stephen Hands Path, East Hampton (EHmptn)
   (Montauk Highway east, north on Stephen Hands Path, Old North West and Alewive Brook roads)
   Tel: .................................................631-852-7620;    Tel: ..................................................631-854-4949
8 a.m.-sunset daily May 29-Sept.
Cranberry Bog County Preserve  
Features 460 acres in pine barrens, with wetlands and woodlands, 3/4-mile interpretive trail around Sweezy Pond. Group activities by permit.
   Riverhead (Rvrhd) (Riverhead Moriches Road)..........................................................Tel: 631-854-4949
Open year-round
      
Cupsogue Beach County Park Protected beach (daily May 29-Sept.
6), beach wheelchair, pavilion, playground, rest rooms, snack bar; limited self-contained camping on bay side, off-road vehicle special permit needed. Click Here For Park Information
   Dune Road, Westhampton (SoHmptn)
   (West end of Dune Road across the inlet from Smith Point County Park)
   Tel: .................................................631-852-8111;    Tel: ..................................................631-244-7275
Lifeguards: May 27-Sept. 4, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
      
David Sarnoff Pine Barrens Preserve  
2,700 acres, bird conservation area; 71/2 miles of marked hiking trails; hunters may be in preserve October-March 31.
   Riverhead (Rvrhd) (Route 104)....................................................................................Tel: 631-444-0273
   Fax:.................................................631-444-0349;    Internet:................................www.dec.state.ny.us
Open year-round, except January deer hunting season.
      
East Hampton Trails Preservation Society  
   Amagansett (EHmptn) (P.O. Box 2144)......................................................................Tel: 631-329-4227
      
East Hampton Village Trail  
The trail is a delightful area in the heart of East Hampton village and is accessed from David's or Huntting Lane.
   East Hampton (EHmptn)
Eastern Long Island Kampgrounds  
Sites are available for tents, trailers and motor homes. Our facilities include a swimming pool, store, laundry, playground, Game Room, Exercise Room, and planned supervised activities.
   690 Queens St., Greenport (Sohld) (P.O. Box 89)...................................................Tel: 631-477-0022
   Fax:.................................................631-477-1738;    E-mail:.....................................mydon1@aol.com
   Internet:...................................................................................................www.easternlikampground.com
      
Fresh Pond Beach  
Rest rooms; telephone; picnic tables; grills; nature trails; parking with East Hampton Town permit.
   Amagansett (EHmptn) at the end of Fresh Pond Road on Napeague Bay
      
Gardiner County Park Hiking & nature trails.
   660 Montauk Hwy., Bay Shore (Islip).......................................................................Tel: 631-854-4949
      
Garvies Point Museum & Preserve  
62 acres overlooking the Long Island Sound complete with nature trails. The museum focuses on the geology, archaeology & native heritage. Adults $1, Children $.50. Operated by Nassau County Dept of Recreation & Parks.
   50 Barry Dr., Glen Cove (OysBy)................................................................................Tel: 516-571-8010
   Internet:...................................................................................................www.garviespointmuseum.com
Preserve: 8:30-Dusk, Closed Mondays Museum: Tu-Sa 10-16, Su 13-16; Glen Cove RR; Map
      
Goldsmith's Inlet County Park  
60 acres; 1/2-mile hiking trail leads to Long Island Sound. Bird-watching.
   Peconic (Sohld) (off Mill Road)....................................................................................Tel: 631-854-4949
Open year-round
Hiking Long Island  
Promotes an appreciation for the environment with info on various hiking trails & parks.
   Sayville (Islip) (PO Box 1466).......................................................................................Tel: 631-563-4354
   E-mail:.......................................ken@hike-li.com;    Internet:.......................................www.hike-li.com
      
Hither Hills State Park  
2 1/2 mile ocean beach; campsites, softball field, hiking and nature trails, saltwater fishing; ocean surf casting; two volley ball courts, one sand chair, playground, two picnic areas.
   Montauk Hwy., Montauk (EHmptn) ((Route 27) 4 miles west of Montauk)
   Toll-Free:....................................1-800-456-2267;    Tel: ..................................................631-668-2554
   Tel: .................................................631-668-2461;    Internet:.....................www.reserveamerica.com
Open April 9-Nov. 14.
      
Indian Island County Park  
This 275 acre Indian Island County Park, at the estuarine mouth of the Peconic River, is open to the public year-round for a variety of activities. Click Here For Park Information
   Cross River Dr., Riverhead (Rvrhd)
   (LIE Exit 73 (end), Old Country Road east to Cross-River Drive (Route 105), south into park)
   Tel: .................................................631-852-3232;    Tel: ..................................................631-244-7275
      
Inlet Pond County Preserve Features 39 acres on Long Island Sound, surf-fishing.
   Greenport (Sohld) (Main Road access off Route 48)..................................................Tel: 631-854-4949
Open year-round
      
John F. Kennedy Wildlife Sanctuary  
500+ acres of marshland makes up this mostly aquatic outdoor wildlife area with an old road to hike along & an observation tower.
   Tobay Beach, Massapequa (OysBy)........................................................................Tel: 516-797-4114
Memorial Day-Labor Day: 4:30-dark, Winter: 8-dark; Massapequa RR
L.I. Pine Barrens Trail  
Encompassing nearly 50 miles of foot paths in eastern Suffolk, winds past maple swamps, ponds and overlooks, extending from Rocky Point to Shinnecock Canal through the pine barrens. Click Here For Park Information
   Hauppauge (Smth) (Greenbelt Trail Conference, P.O. Box 5636).............................Tel: 631-444-0273
      
LI National Wildlife Refuge-Elizabeth A. Morton Refuge  
Forest- to-beach nature trail, fishing (permit, license), bird-watching, hiking and education materials available, wheelchair accessible trail, rest rooms, information kiosk, $4 per vehicle. More than 250 bird species visit or nest at refuges.
   Noyac Rd., Noyac (SoHmpton)
      
Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference Offer guided trail outings, call for information.
   Smithtown (Smth) (Blydenburg Park).........................................................................Tel: 631-360-0753
   Internet:...............................................................................................................................www.hike-li.com
      
Long Pond Greenbelt This is a 6.
2 mile trail, threading past a chain of ponds and wetlands. It is in the heart of the Atlantic Flyway, making it rich with bird life.
   Bridgehampton (SoHmptn)
      
Marine Nature Study Area  
52 acre section of the Hempstead Estuary accessible to those who wish to learn about the environment of the marsh. Visitors may take walking trails along which visual aids depict plant and animal communities.
   500 Slice Dr., Oceanside (Hmpstd)..........................................................................Tel: 516-766-1580
   E-mail:................................michael@farina.com;    Internet:...www.michael.farina.com/OMNS.htm
Mo-Su (Apr-Oct) Closed Sa.; Oceanside RR; Map
Mashomack Preserve  
2,039 acres with upland forest, mainly oak with beech, maple and dogwood; 22 miles of marked hiking trails, including Braille sign and wheelchair accessible trail (free map); fresh- and salt-water wetlands; bird-watching, especially during fall and spring migrations.Visitor center open weekends only November-May, daily rest of year.
   79 South Ferry Road, Shelter Island (ShltrIls) (Route 114)...................................Tel: 631-749-1001
Year-round daily (closed Tue.) Sept-Jun; daily Jul and Aug. 9-5 Mar-Sept; 9-4. Oct-Feb.; Map
      
McCann Trailer Park 30 trailer (water and electric).
Has 3 acres, rest rooms, showers, phone, dump station.
   Greenport (Sohld) (Moore's Lane)...............................................................................Tel: 631-477-0043
   Tel: ..........................................................................................................................................631-477-2385
Open May 1- Oct. 31.
      
Merrill Lake Sanctuary  
You may see ospreys nesting as their young hatch in late June and early July or graceful herons feeding in the marshy lagoons, as well as a variety of other animal and plant life.
   Springs Fireplace Rd., Saddle Rock (NoHmpstd)
      
Meschutt Beach County Park  
Picnic area, snack bar, showers, rest room sand wheelchair, limited self-contained camping. Click Here For Park Information
   Canal Rd., Hampton Bays (SoHmptn) (Sunrise Highway Exit 66, then Canal Road north)
   Tel: .................................................631-852-8205;    Tel: ..................................................631-854-4949
Lifeguards: June 12-Sept. 6, 8:30am-4:30pm daily.
      
Montauk Downs State Park  
The 160-acre park is built around only 18-hole state course on Long Island outside Bethpage. Outdoor pool (ramp; season pass available), tennis courts (6 Har-Tru courts open mid-May through mid-September, fee), pro shop, grill room.
   50 South Fairview Ave., Montauk (EHmptn) (north of Route 27)............General Info:631-668-3781
   Tel: .................................................631-668-1100;    Reservations:................................631-668-1234
   Restaurant:...................................631-668-4661;    Tel: ..................................................631-668-6264
   Internet:...........................................................www.nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/info.asp?parkID=165
Montauk Point State Park  
On 724 acres at eastern end of Long Island, Montauk Point offers breezes and vistas in view of Montauk lighthouse. On 724 acres at eastern end of Long Island, Montauk Point offers breezes and vistas in view of Montauk lighthouse.
   Montauk (EHmptn)........................................................................................................Tel: 631-668-3781
      
Morton National Wildlife Refuge  
This 187 acre preserve is a temporary home to migratory waterbierds. A self guided nature trail explains what you are viewing.
   12 Target Rock Dr., Sag Harbor (EHmptn) (Off Noyack Rd.).................................Tel: 631-286-0485
   Fax:.................................................631-286-4003;    Internet:...........www.longislandrefuges.fws.gov
      
Nature Conservancy - Long Island Chapter  
97 acres of woodlands and meadows are located here at the Uplands Farm Nature Sanctuary.
   250 Lawrence Hill Rd., Cold Spring Harbor (Hunt)................................................Tel: 631-367-3225
   Fax:.................................................631-367-4715;    Internet:........................................www.nature.org
      
Northwest Path A 6-mile path in East Hamp-ton Town; part of Paumanok Path.
At heart of trail, which moves to Chatfield's Hole west of Bull Path, are white pine groves. At end are wetlands with abundant foliage and bird life. See deer and red-tailed hawks.
   East Hampton (EHmptn)
(Start at Route 114 at Edwards Hole Road. Park on Edwards Hole Road. Yellow triangles to Bull Path mark the blazed portion.)
   Tel: .................................................631-324-4143;    Tel: ..................................................631-668-2093
      
Orient Beach State Park  
300-foot beach on Gardiners Bay, two sand wheelchairs, playground (handicapped accessible), pavilion, bike rentals, horseshoe pits, volleyball, boccie court, croquet, badminton, picnic area and more.
   Route 25, Orient Point (Sohld) (At east end of North Country Road (Route 25), on the North Fork)
   Tel: .................................................631-323-2440;    Tel: ..................................................631-669-1000
All year, daily 8-4:30 through May 28, then to 6 through June and 8 through Sept 6
Orient Point County Park Features 48 acres, mile-long beach, 1/2-mile hiking trail.
Bird-watching, views of Sound; popular with beachcombers.
   Orient (Sohld) (End of Rt. 25 Near Orient Point Ferry)................................................Tel: 631-854-4949
Open all year
      
Otis Pike Preserve-Peconic Headwaters Ntrl Resources Mgmnt Area  
4,500 acres pine and oak forest, fields, wetlands, ponds. Peconic River runs through area; bird-watching, fishing, canoeing. Hunters October-March.
   Calverton (Brkhvn & Rvrhd) (Btw Rt. 25A & LIE).......................................................Tel: 631-444-0273
Open All Year, expt. Jan Deer Season
      
Pine Barrens Trail Info Center at Manorville  
   11 Lane Rd., Manor Haven (Nohmpstd)...................................................................Tel: 631-369-9768
   Tel: ..........................................................................................................................................631-360-0753
      
Poxabogue County Park 26 acres, 1/2-mile nature walk; view winter waterfowl.
   Bridgehampton (SoHmptn) (Old Farm Road, Bridgehampton)................................Tel: 631-854-4949
Open all year
      
Quogue Wildlife Refuge 300 acres, 7 miles of trails; nature center (open 1-4 p.m.
Tue. and Thur., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends, year-round), exhibits and library; distressed-wildlife complex (animals can be seen; year-round ice harvesting exhibit (indoors). Monthly evening nature program, 7:30 p.m. fourth Fri. Children's summer camp. Weekend programs.
   3 Old Country Rd., Quogue (SoHmptn)....................................................................Tel: 631-653-4771
   E-mail:..............info@quoguewildliferefuge.org;    Internet:...........www.quoguewildliferefuge.com/
Open all year; Map
Red Creek Park  
Spotted and red-tailed hawk, blue heron, pheasant, kettle holes, deer. Maps at park entrance on Old Riverhead Road (off Route 24) in Hampton Bays.
   102 Old Riverhead Rd., Hampton Bays (SoHmptn)........................................................................Map
   (A 5-mile loop in Red Creek Town Park, Southampton.)
   Tel: ..........................................................................................................................................631-728-8585
      
Robert Cushman Murphy County Park 2,200 acres in Peconic River watershed.
Bird-watching; fishing (license); free boat ramp for canoes, electric-powered boats. Click Here For Park Information
   Manorville (Brkhvn) (off River Road at Swan Pond)....................................................Tel: 631-854-4949
Open all year
      
Sears Bellows County Park  
Home of the Big Duck! 200 feet on freshwater Bellows Pond. Open to residents & nonresident Key card holders. Camping, 5 1/2 miles of horse trails, fishing, rowboats all available. Click Here For Park Information
   Bellows Pond Rd., Hampton Bays (SoHmptn).......................................................Tel: 631-852-8290
   Tel: ..........................................................................................................................................631-723-3554
   Internet:..........................................................www.co.suffolk.ny.us/webtemp1.cfm?dept=10&id=886
Campsite: Open daily May 20-Sept. 6. Protected beach: Open June 12-Sept. 6
      
Shadmoor State Park  
99 acre park has ocean beach, fishing, hiking and bike trails. Two 2 bunkers, designed to look like cottages from the water, were built for surveillance for World War II.
   Montauk (EHmptn) (Route 27 and Seaside Avenue)...................................................Tel: 631-668-5000
Open all year
      
South Shore Nature Center  
This nature center represents one of the few areas left on Long Island where an ecological balance between uplands, freshwater swamp and salt marsh has been preserved.
   Bayview Ave., East Islip (Islip)...................................................................................Tel: 631-224-5436
Southampton Trails Preservation Society  
   Bridgehampton (SoHmptn) (P.O Box 1171).............................................................Tel: 631-537-0202
   Internet:......................................................................................................................www.hike-li.com/stps
      
Southaven County Park  
1,323 acres; individual and group campsites, freshwater fishing, waterfowl hunting in season, picnic area, disabled-accessible playground, canoeing, rest rooms, rowboat rentals. Click Here For Park Information
   Victory Ave., Brookhaven (Brkhvn)..........................................................................Tel: 631-854-1414
      
Southhaven County Park  
   Victory Ave., Brookhaven (Brkhvn)..........................................................................Tel: 631-854-1414
   Tel: .................................................631-924-4490;    Tel: ..................................................631-345-2449
   Tel: ..........................................................................................................................................631-924-4490
   Internet:..........................................................www.co.suffolk.ny.us/webtemp1.cfm?dept=10&id=878
      
Suffolk Hills County Park  
985 acres; site of Bald Hill, highest point on East End; bow deer hunting in season with permit, key card.
   Southampton (SoHmptn) (off County Road 51).........................................................Tel: 631-854-4949
Open all year
      
Theodore Roosevelt County Park  
1,126 acres; 5 miles of bridle paths (rentals), outer beach camping (fee, off-road vehicle permit needed), freshwater fishing, 31/2-miles of nature trails, waterfowl and deer hunting (license), picnic area, bike hostel area, unprotected beach. Click Here For Park Information
   Montauk Hwy., Montauk (EHmptn)
   (miles east of village; entrance on north side, outer beach access on East Lake Drive)
   Tel: .................................................631-852-7878;    Beach:.............................................631-244-7275
Tiffany Creek Preserve - Muttontown Preserve  
500 acre preserve with marked, unmarked, equestrian & cross-country ski trails & guided nature programs. Operated by Nassau County Department of Recreation & Parks.
   Sandy Hill Rd., East Norwich (OysBy)......................................................................Tel: 516-571-8500
Mo-Fr 9:30-4:30; Syosset RR
      
West Hills County Park Hiking & nature trails.
   Sweet Hollow Rd., Huntington (Hunt).......................................................................Tel: 631-854-4423
   Tel: ..........................................................................................................................................631-351-9168
      
Westhampton Management Area 277 acres of dwarf pitch pine and scrub oak.
   Westhampton (SoHmptn) (Route 31 near Suffolk Country Airport)..........................Tel: 631-444-0273
Open all year, except January deer hunting season