Found this place by accident. The trail has some steep areas so wear the right shoes for walking…read more It's a nice view of nature just be aware that as soon as you get there, there is a sign about ticks in the area. So stay on the trail.

I am very aware that I'm not in great shape but I think they downplay just how steep and how many…read moresteps are on this trail. I know it's very popular which is why I think people should know this is a serious hike which goes all up and down hills many which have steps, many steps up and many steps down and you will get to the end and do it all again. Even the teenagers with us were gassed by the end. The adults needed to ice our knees afterwards because it's brutal on them. Good news is as you're sweating your face off you'll be passed by tons of young fit people walking their dogs happily along the trail or in some cases running up or down the steps past you. Nice bathrooms at the start of the trail located in the back of the library which is a beautiful place to visit.

It's a great place to go hiking if you want to escape the blazing sun. You're completely shaded by…read moretrees and it's a pretty safe hike for people of all ages. You have to go past the green house and continue along that road until you find a small path to your right. That's the entrance to the trail. What I like about it is that not many people are there on a weekday so it doesn't get crowded like other places. There's quite a few mosquitos so make sure to spray some insect repellent. Super peaceful place to be one with nature and exercise.

Rockefeller State Park has some nice walking trails. They are pretty low impact which is nice if…read moreyou're not looking for something too intense. There are also beautiful views of the Hudson River. There is a small parking lot, but not too many spaces so try to come early to find a spot.

Gorgeous mostly paved/cleared trails through the woods, where you pass cows, horses, ponds…read more Dog-friendly. Such a good spot to come after a day of rain since most hiking trails are rained out/muddy, but not here! Totally coming back. 5 stars!!!!

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.

I find this to be the least exciting of the state parks on Long Island, so it is appropriate that…read moreyou can park there and walk the trails for free. I had a quick change of plans yesterday when I was out in the Huntington area, so I decided to stop here, because it was on the way. I figured that with the millions of trees here, there must be some fall color. There was, but you had to seek it out. Early on you will see a junction, well signed that says the foot path is to your right. Heed that, because if you bear left you may have my experience of just missing an idiot going full tilt on his racing bike with inches to spare. The trails were mainly gentle, but the state might want to send somebody in to pick up candy wrappers and McDonalds wrapping relics. This is a park that I would only visit in the fall, so maybe next year I will be happier with the experience.

This is for biking the trails. I'm not that great, but I definitely don't stink at riding trails…read more It's a pretty nice ride, definitely better then I thought it would be. I didn't get to much elevation, but I found it windy and flowed into different scenery. I will be coming here more.

Great place for a hike. My son and I really enjoyed the trail. It wasn't that easy to follow but…read moreit was a nice work out going up and round. Will definitely go back!

No. Dogs. Allowed…read more Nothing indicates this until you actually drive into the parking lot. A beautiful day for a hike but had my dog along so it was a no-go. Doubt I'd try to return since it's not dog-friendly.

I have always love this park and today it felt like the right day to visit despite the cloudy sky!!…read moreI have been here before but it's nothing to visit more than once!! They have picnic tables to eat your lunch or just enjoy the scenery!!

Washington Rock Park is more of a scenic overlook than it is a park and unfortunately you're not…read moregonna find any Hiking Trails or outdoor Picnic Areas with Grills anywhere near here, but it is still a pretty cool Historic New Jersey Landmark plus it was an important part of the Revolutionary War.     In May of 1777 this mountain overlook provided General George Washington's Army a vantage point in order to see the British encampments below which solidified an edge for any future troop engagements.    Long story short, the mountain's sheer height and location made it the perfect observation site and natural defensible fort. Definitely worth checking out if you ever find yourself in this immediate area. Come And Get Your History On!!

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.

This is a beautiful place to visit and take a nice long walk in the woods…read more You can even walk down to Long Island sound.

This sanctuary has been a peaceful and beautiful escape during these pandemic days. The area is…read moresurrounded by water on both sides and far off the other side of the odd looking park of Rye Playland which looks neglected and abandoned at this time. The sanctuary is less crowded and a more desirable destination. One can park their car in the Rye park parking lot all the way at the end ($10) during peak warm season and enjoy. *Fishing is forbidden, although we saw a few people fishing a few times.*