Nassau suffolk greenbelt trail near cold spring harbor, ny. There are currently more on long island with several exciting projects in the works. I live in the city and dont have a car, so i took lirr to bethpage, walked down powell avenue over 5 and picked up the trail. Order your nassau suffolk metro area, ny map today. Nassausuffolk greenbelt trail woodbury to cold spring harbor. From steep hills to old fields to quiet wetlands, this 20 mile national recreation trail offers surprising diversity. Long island greenbelt trail conference public group facebook. Additional resources walks in the long island pine barrens. Nassausuffolk greenbelt nrt database national recreation trails. When you have eliminated the javascript, whatever remains must be an empty page. Specifically the one in suffolk county running from sunken meadow to heckscher state park. Discover long islands best hiking trails long island.
First, i obtained a detailed trail map through the long island greenbelt trail. The park serves as the northern trailhead of the nassau suffolk greenbelt trail that extends to bethpage state park and eventually the south shore of nassau county. The additional maps included cover the section from sunrise highway to the existing start in bethpage park. You can also get them at the ligtc office in the historic blydenburgh weld house at blydenburgh suffolk county park. Project details new york state department of transportation. Trail maps are available through our internet store.
The nassau suffolk metro area, ny map is available in sizes up to 9x12 feet. This hike traverses the northern end of the nassausuffolk greenbelt trail, with undulating. Nassausuffolk greenbelt trail a mike who likes to hike. The area is ideal for observing spring and fall migrations of a variety of songbirds, and is home to great horned owls and redtailed hawks. Nassausuffolk greenbelt trail woodbury to cold spring. Beginning from the parking lot of the charles campagne elementary school, head south along the. Cold spring harbor state park new york state office of. The nassausuffolk greenbelt trail is a 20mile trail that runs north to south or. Reduces water usage by 11,000 gallons reduces air emissions by 2,100 lbs reduces natural gas consumption by 2478 cubic feet c. The long island greenbelt trail nassau suffolk trail extends from merrick road at the southern terminus to cold spring harbor at the northern terminus. From steep hills to old fields to quiet wetlands, this 20mile national recreation trail offers surprising diversity. Charles campagne elementary school 601 plainview road, bethpage. Nassau county public open spaces map in a separate scrollable window or as a downloable pdf file. This 20mile trail extends from cold spring harbor and massapequa preserve watershed, and also connects with the walt.
Although at times, you will be very close to the paved bike path, the. From hilly paths to serene shorefronts, embrace your adventurous spirit and take your summer workouts outside using this guide to the best hiking trails on long island. Long island greenbelt trail selected as newsdays pick for best trails for 20082009 the long island greenbelt trail conference is a unique, nonprofit grassroots organization that has created more than 200 miles of hiking paths on long island, including three national recreation trails. Information on this map is provided for purposes of discussion and visualization only. Follows an old railroad spur from old dock road just east of church street to st. On august 5, 2000, the greenbelt trail conference will have a kickoff to promote the tours of the property. After paralleling a chainlink fence on the left, the trail descends wooden steps, crosses paved lawrence hill road, and enters cold spring harbor state park. The trail starts in heckscher state park and connects with connetquot s. The walt whitman trail, a spur of the nassau suffolk greenbelt trail, winds through the park terminating at walt whitmans birthplace. Nassausuffolk trail hiking project hiking trail maps. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, horses, and road biking and is accessible yearround. Summer is prime time to explore long island by foot. There are 28 shareduse paths and trailways listed on this map, created in partnership between ny dot region 10 and 511 rideshare nys dot.
N the greenbelt w new york city department of parks and. Long island greenbelt trail official mapquest maps. We removed english ivy and other invasive vines along the nassau suffolk trail. The longest trail in suffolk county is paumanok path a wellknown trail measuring 27. This trail is regarded by some as the best on long island. Greenbelt hiking and biking trails that connect several suburban long island parks and preserves. Why the trail starts right off on jericho turnpike for the nassau suffolk greenbelt trail and continues to cold spring harbor state park. Ive looked all over online and cant find anything except to buy a paper map. Stillwell woods mountain bike trail in syosset, new york.
The greenbelt is an excellent source for information on additional hiking locations, maps and more. The long island greenbelt trail conference is a unique, nonprofit grassroots organization that has created more than 200 miles of hiking paths on long island, including two national recreation trails. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible yearround. This map was published by the greenbelt conservancy in partnership. New geospacial maps are being made for all of our trails.
Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. The trail is surprisingly diverse and challenging ups and downs through thw wooded hills on the north to the ponds and streams near its south end. P, and many smaller parks the path is marked with white blazes, but in several locations it can be tricky to follow, especially on the northern end where the trail follows suburban streets at several points. Nissequogue river state park is a crosscountry skiing, hiking, snowshoeing adventure located in or near kings park, ny. Nassausuffolk greenbelt trail is a 20 mile moderately trafficked pointtopoint trail located near woodbury, new york that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail now passes a small pond on the right and continues ahead on the paved bike path. I did the majority of the nassau suffolk greenbelt trail last month. Old field the nassau suffolk horsemans association show will be on august 20, 2000, from 8 to 6 pm. Stillwell links up to the nassau suffolk greenbelt trail to the south. This is the route of the whiteblazed nassausuffolk greenbelt trail. Well meet on ocean ave near merrick road on the west side of massapequa lake, then leave some cars and drive the rest to c. Legislator anker announces suffolk county veterans resource guide. The trust for public land issued a joint release with suffolk and nassau county executives about the long island extension to the empire state trail.
Snow shoeing makes strides at long island state parks. Before setting out, i learned everything i could about the nassau suffolk greenbelt trail. If you want to go out and get working on that new years resolution of getting fit and getting outside, consider exploring long islands major hiking trail system the greenbelt. Map of nassau and suffolk counties with the bethpage state parkway highlighted in red. Former motor road nassau suffolk greenbelt mountain bike trail. When you hit the nassau suffolk greenbelt bike trail, bang a right. Based on how much the long island greenbelt trail is onstreet, id recommend the nassau suffolk. We regret to announce that, as a result of the current coronavirus situation, we have no choice but to postpone the 17th annual long island greenbelt trail 50 kilometer and 25 kilometer runs that had been scheduled to take place on saturday, may 9th. For camping take exit 48 north off the long island expressway to high hold drive. Seaview trails guide town of southoldseaview trails guide.
Follow the courses of the nissequogue and connetquot rivers on all or part of a 32mile adventure from long island sound to great south bay. Nassausuffolk greenbelt trail new yorknew jersey trail. Long island greenbelt trail conference long island trail lovers coalition. Suffolk county has 43 trails in the vicinity, including 23 hiking trails, 20 for road biking and 36 for other activities. The greenbelt is an easier trail, but its good to add a little distance onto your ride after doing a loop of stillwell.
Despite the fact that it is in the heart of a densely populated area, it provides a quiet, bucolic environment that is rare in this part of the island the northern starting point of the path is the bethpage state park picnic area parking lot in the northwest corner of the park. The bethpage state parkway or simply the bethpage parkway is a 2. Saves the equivalent of 17 mature trees reduces solid waste by 1,100 lbs. This takes you to the trailhead for the unidirectional stillwell woods loop. Nassausuffolk greenbelt trail is a 20 mile moderately trafficked pointtopoint trail located near. Easily search for and browse thousands of professionally made maps available in the avenza map store. Nassausuffolk trail hiking trail, cold spring harbor, new york. Long island greenbelt trail conference has 1,253 members. Members also are welcome to participate in weekly hikes led by expert guides at locations islandwide.
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