This hilly trail is part of a larger trail on Long Island, NY known as the "Nassau-Suffolk Greenbelt Trail." From the municipal parking lot across from the local harbor to Lawrence Hill Road and back again is just shy of 3 miles and depending on your fitness level, can be completed in under an hour. This makes it a great trail choice for individuals looking for a challenging hike, but are also short on time.
The municipal lot is quite small and during the warm weather season and on weekends, this trailhead is very popular and the lot tends to fill up quickly, which leaves local street parking, a secondary municipal lot further up Main Street (which can also fill up quickly), or the Cold Spring Harbor Library parking lot located up the hill next to the trail's parking lot. This lot is much larger and is rarely full, however it is often inaccessible on Sundays. Also noteworthy is the fact that there is an alternate start point to the the trail behind the library near the public restrooms (the only restrooms accessible from this section of the trail, so if you're borderline on whether or not you need to use the bathroom, definitely make a pit stop here or else you'll be stuck without any alternatives while on the trail). It does shave off a chunk of the trail, which can either be a blessing or a curse depending on your goals and/or fitness level.
The trail's intensity is considered to be moderate, meaning it can be done with standard athletic sneakers, but we do recommend wearing trail shoes/sneakers or hiking shoes/boots.
Deer is very common in this area, so ticks are a problem. It's recommended that you stick to the marked trail and avoid rummaging through the bushes or going off trail.
Dogs are allowed on a leash.
Trail Overview:
🔥Intensity: Moderate
🌲Length: Under 3 miles roundtrip
🌄Elevation: 377 ft
👟Recommended Footwear: Trail or Hiking shoes/boots
🌞Sun Exposure: Minimal
🚙Parking: Minimal
🚽Restrooms: Public restrooms off trail behind library
🏃Crowd Level: High during peak season
🐕Dogs Friendly?: Yes, on a leash
⏰Hours of Operation: 6a - 6p
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