Mianus River Park

12.0 mi

This park needs "mountain biking" in the name as it's nowhere near dog-friendly or even…read morehiker-friendly, full of mountain bikers going so fast on every trail. Must be amazing for the bikers but it's definitely unsafe and no fun for hikers and dogs. It's not even a nice trail, with the sound of the Saw Mill zipping in the background. Do not recommend.

Great park for mountain biking and hiking just an hour from grand central on metro north. Take the…read moretrain to Pleasantville and then ride / walk to the park. There is sidewalk for the entire route. Extensive trail network and well maintained single track, trailforks is really useful for navigating the park.

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Highbridge Mountain Biking Course

(1 review)

23.5 mi

Nifty little mountain biking course to bring the kids to. Also good for the older ones to ride the…read morehills, get some air, and work on some tricks. Plenty of rolling hills, valleys, and flats to ride on. Good neighborhood spot to have the kids learn and get in some exercise.

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Sal J Prezioso Mountain Lakes Park

4.8

15.7 mi

Out for a hike with the four of us and a four-legged companion (welcome on leash of course) through…read morethis beautiful park. The hike can be short or long and easy or moderate depending on your choice of trail and direction. Some beautiful picture spots and pristine conditions. We loved it.

What a great find. You'd never know this is here, but it is and it's very tranquil... short trail…read morefor a great view or much much longer loop trails for amazing hikes. It's got a lot of options and perfect parking opportunities.

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Naugatuck State Forest

4.7

32.4 mi

There's a few different sections of the Naugatuck State Forest. We went to the Quillinan Reservoir…read moreBlock, which is in Ansonia. There are a few ways to access this park, we decided to go from the Ansonia Nature Center. The transition over to State Forest is pretty subtle, mainly with some markings on the trees. This park is also adjacent to some watershed land, that is also marked really well. This park has some nice hiking trails, with a lot of different loop options. We ended up doing a 10k (6 miles) hike, on the white and purple loop trails. The trails are nicely blazed, and there's a really good variety of trees. We went through some hardwoods and some pine forest, and there were lots of plants and some water views of the reservoir at various points along the hike. It's not too strenuous elevation wise, which was nice for a moderate hike. Mountain biking is allowed in the park, and we saw several people out for a ride, so it seems a pretty popular location for biking, and the trails seem not overly eroded. My only complaint is this park is adjacent to a gun club, so for a good chunk of the hike (mostly the white trail) was done to the sound of near constant gunfire. It's not the most tranquil thing, especially if you're sensitive to that sound.

This is a beautiful walk around the reservoir. The day was overcast with a threat of rain, but the…read moretemperature today made up for the darkened skies. Colorful leaves are starting to pop out everywhere, and I suppose this place will be in it's prime in a week or so. If you're in the neighborhood, you have to stop by and enjoy the scenery.

Beacon Cap

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Rocky Point Pine Barrens State Park

37.3 mi

This trail wasn't bad itself which is why I gave two stars but it's important for everyone to know…read morethat it is extremely tick infested here. I went here over the weekend with my puppy and we stayed on the path. Yet, my puppy had 3 ticks on her after (yes she takes flea and tick meds) and my fiancé had one on him. Really don't recommend going here unless they find a way to mitigate this.

I ran the Tesla Hertz 100 mile run here in Rocky Point Pine Barrens. The zone itself features…read moreelegant meadows and lush, unmolested trails. Wild life abounds. Unfortunately, I didn't observe any restroom facilities. This is a fantastic place to come to enjoy nature, whether you're a hiker, a runner, or a dog walker.

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Northeastern Box turtle

Glacier Ridge Mountain Bike Trail

5.0

33.7 mi

Visit Date: July 24, 2020…read more I was visiting Farmingville for what I thought was one last time of fairy dusting, but I may end up back there again. This was the second hiking trail I found in Farmingivlle. This is a trail that you can hike on but I think it's meant more for mountain biking. I didn't have a whole day to complete the ten miles on the whole trail by hiking, I ended up doing about two miles before I found my way back. This trail was beautiful, but I generally give most trails about 5 stars. I love to get lost in the woods and just forget I'm on Long Island and this trail definitely helped me do that. From a hiking perspective I'd say try to get here as early as possible before mountain bikers start coming to use it. When I was on it I didn't see any mountain bikers.

Although there is a blue "easy " trail and a black "difficult " trail , both are very hard. Not for…read morebeginners. This is a great well maintained trail and what a workout! I met the trail master Carey( hope I didn't butcher his name) during my ride and a few other bikers. He led us up the black diamond trail 1000 ft elevation! Unfortunately I couldn't keep up but I plan to conquer it! Back to the blue trail for me and whew! My bow flex stations bike has nothing on Glacier! No pics cause I was to exhausted to worry about a phone! Lol next time. Carey also does gatherings with bbq's and Rockefeller oysters in the parking lot and night rides there. It's well lit at night. I'll definitely be back there more often. The mountain bike community is just a great community of people who always look out for each other.

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Stillwell Woods Park

4.6

(12 reviews)

17.9 mi

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.

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David Overton Trail

5.0

34.6 mi

This is the most underrated Mountain bike trail on island. Maintained by volunteers from CLIMB a…read morelocal mountain bike club. 14 miles now of green to black diamond trails, well marked. Three trail heads. One on Mill rd. One on Rt 112 and one on Granny rd

I was told about this trail from a fellow Mountain biker over at Glacier in Farmingville. This is…read moreanother great mountain bike trail! I completed 4 miles on the blue trail which is much easier than the black diamond trail. But it was a challenge and I had to take some breaks. Still working on that cardio! Lots of vines, roots, and rocks here. On my GPS trail maps, it says this trail has an elevation of 1000ft. Probably true because going downhill was speedy, loopy, and fun. Make sure you have your helmet, safety first! Overton is quite popular and it's also close to the Glacier trail, so do both if you can. Go and enjoy!!

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Ward Pound Ridge Reservation

4.6

(26 reviews)

8.8 mi

My 1st time here after a snow storm, worth the drive from eastchester, 30-36min. Free parking…read moreduring the winter seasons, there's a fee for parking during the warm weathers . I can see it's a place to be for hiking/trailing / biking/ exploring nature. I came here for tubing/sledding, a lot of snow/fresh snow. Not crowed , this place is a gem, hidden secretly. The fam had fun, good work out, alot of hills. Portable potty everything . A lot of history in this park.

This is our favorite place to do (very) early morning birdwatching. We come here in all 4 seasons.read more

Getting to the top of that mountain was, of course, a piece of cake!

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Edward Schongalla Nature Preserve

(1 review)

2.1 mi

This is a pretty tiny park, only about 27 acres, on the north and south sides of MacArthur Drive…read more There's a short hiking trail on each side, accessible from the sign that indicates what park this is. There really aren't any facilities here other than hiking, but the hiking is quite pretty with a lot of mature trees, and lots of nice color during the fall. We enjoyed taking a nice stroll on both sides of this park. It's probably not really a destination park, but if you live nearby it's definitely worth checking out.

Hiking on the south side of the park

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Hiking on the north side of the park

Cove Island Park

(52 reviews)

4.6 mi

Came here for a walk along the beach in end of October because my in laws live in the Atlanta area…read moreso they don't get to see the beach often haha. It was nice and refreshing, beautiful views with fresh air.

A super adaptable park, here you can get your cardio along the walking trail or workout equipment…read more You can stroll slowly between the sand and clam beds, or you can sit and watch the waves, or let your kids have fun at the playgrounds. Though you need resident parking during swim season, it's a great winter escape for all between Labor Day and Memorial Day. People decorate memorial benches for the winter holidays, and jingle bell horse rides go on during the December holiday season. It's a park near and dear. At some point we'll make it to the museum, but the historic interpretative signs helped us make do. Kids can sled the hills by the entrance, and everyone can find beach glass along the cove itself. Whether you're looking for nature or exercise, this is a great local escape.

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Arch Street

5.0

4.9 mi

This place is awesome! It's an elevated ping pong experience with fun music, alcohol, and someone…read morewho picks up the balls with a net contraption! We threw my husband's birthday party there, and everyone had a blast! Carla was a great help with the catering and drinks!

Awesome place to play some table. Tennis management was so helpful and accommodating. Hope to go…read moreagain real soon great place to get together with friends!

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Chelsea Piers Athletic Club

3.7

(27 reviews)

3.9 mi

Fantastic place, great facilities and friendly staff. Reminds me a lot of when the original CP…read moreopened in Manhattan. Highly recommend.

Great pool and trained competent staff. Great for adults and children. Hours of operation are…read moreespecially good

Stretch it out on our turf training field.

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West Beach

3.7

4.2 mi

The beach is so beautiful and it was so clean. It was cold out so there weren't many people around…read more You don't have to go there to swim and lay out, it's beautiful all year round. The sunset was astounding. I highly recommend this beautiful amazing beach! Oh, also, they don't have bathrooms but they do have porta potties and they are exceptionally clean!

What an awesome beach! I was headed to the airport with a friend and we had some extra time to…read moreenjoy (and the weather was beauuutiful and sunny) and I'd never properly been to Stamford before, so we stopped by this beach. It was super warm and enjoyable, the beach was huge and sandy, and since it was May there was practically no one there/it was not crowded at all. Free large public beach, that I imagine gets quite popular and fun in the summertime! Would recommend and if I lived in the area I'd very likely be coming back too :)

This is completely unedited, it was breathtaking!

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This beach is worth it! Really nice however if you're not a resident the parking fee is $25.00.. but it's worth it.

Long Island Jet Ski Rentals

4.2

(15 reviews)

40.6 mi

This place has been around for ages. You can get the family business vibe right away. We were…read morelooking for things to do on Long Island and this hit the spot.

Jet skis were good. Overall experience was great. Unfortunately we were not warned about the…read moretons of horseflies. It's now 3 days later. 72 hours after jet skiing. And our legs and feet are itching and burning. We haven't slept well for 3 nights. Going on 4. Do these guys not know there are thousands of horseflies biting their customers? Maybe let someone know? VMaybe supply some serious lotion and warn your $180 an hour per jet ski paying customers!! Are people really this stupid? Get it together.

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Mill River Park

(21 reviews)

2.7 mi

I came to Mill River Park in Stamford for the Hope in Motion(repping Stamford Hospital Bennett…read moreCancer Center) 30th anniversary cancer walk.This park is absolutely beautiful w/ so many sights to see throughout the grounds. I couldn't stop taking photos/vids b/c there was a photo op everywhere I turned. Even though I've been here numerous times b4, this was the 1st time I really slowed down & took in how beautiful everything is. It ended up being a really meaningful & peaceful experience. The walk itself was special,& the park made it feel even more uplifting & memorable!

Come here annually for the Hope in Motion cancer walk. When you walk in, you see a beautifully…read morefixed up riverbank, lots of native plants, and winding paths that are perfect for walking, biking, or just relaxing. The park has an inspiring story too; it used to be a dirty, concrete river channel but was turned into a lively green space. It even won awards like the American Planning Association's "Great Places in America." It has a modern carousel pavilion that's great for families, along with a sparkling fountain and an ice skating rink. There's lots of benches scattered along the path by trees. You can hear the water flowing over rocks or enjoy community events such as outdoor movies, fitness classes, or summer concerts. Whether you're seeking calm by the river or the energy of a weekend event, the park offers a little escape right in the heart of Stamford.

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Tashua Knolls Golf Course

4.6

(10 reviews)

22.4 mi

Super well maintained course at a great price. The 9 is a great route through the woods and the 18…read moreis very scenic.

Excellent course. One of my favorite courses in the area. Can always get on and staff is…read morefriendly. Course is beautiful scenery. The par 5 14 might be one of the most scenic holes around. Can usually play in 4.25 hours. Greens and fairways are well maintained and green even through the drought.