...and I like to hike!
To me, there's nothing like walking on a tiny trail in the middle of the wilderness, or along a shell-covered shore. Quite simply, it's addicting.
And if you're reading this blog, you're likely a hiking junkie too. Fortunately, Long Island is filled with places for us to escape into nature – from the Gold Coast to the East End.
This blog's goal is to give readers a look at the various hiking sites throughout Long Island. Typically, I'll go on a handful of hikes every month based upon friend recommendations and online comments. But often, those comments and recommendations lack facts, photos or other basic information. And that's where this blog comes into play. After each excursion, I'm planning to share my thoughts on the trails and recount my environmental experience.
Maybe my blog will help you select which spots to explore. Or maybe you just like seeing, and reading about, the beautiful parks right in our own backyard. Whatever your pleasure, please enjoy your visit. And, of course, feel free to suggest a place you think I might like.
Happy hiking!
– Michael R. Ebert
P.S. Here is a guide map made by reader Christa Donnelly that shows the locations of parks and preserves, as well as which ones are "dog-friendly," that I've hiked. Thank you, Christa!
P.P.S. I would also like to thank the Press Club of Long Island for giving me a Media Award, and Bethpage Federal Credit Union for my nomination in its "Best of Long Island" Contest!
P.P.P.S. At the request of various readers, I've assembled several "Top 10" lists to help hikers decide which parks and preserves to visit on (and within driving distance of) Long Island.
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ReplyDeleteMy wife and I have hiked around 1/2 of these trails and always looking for new places to explore. Your blog pointed us to new trails! Just wanted to let you know people are reading it and it is very helpful in discovering great hiking trails on Long Island! You should check out Cold Spring Harbor State Park. Very hilly, but the beginning of the trail has some nice views of the harbor. This trail can get very crowded though, only bad thing about it.
ReplyDeleteHi Mike, my wife and I hiked the Kempf Preserve after reading your blog. I chose this hike because you mentioned seeing deer when you hiked there. My wife loves seeing deer, always referring to them as her, "deer friends". Sure enough we saw four deer; and so the hike was a success and inducement for my wife to hike again. Love your blog and we will hike more of the trails you have covered.
ReplyDeleteGood blog, and I still check back to see what's new! Glad you checked out Cold Spring Harbor State Park. I noticed you quickly went through Sunken Meadow State Park when you did the Greenbelt Trail. You should revisit that part and just stay in the park. No need to follow the markers, just take the trails that hug the edge, closest to the Sound. You will get some nice views of the Sound and CT. When you hit the end, where the Old Dock Inn is, just follow the beach back to Sunken Meadow. It's only about 3.5 miles round trip, but it's a nice hike.
ReplyDeleteFound your blog today when I googled Makamah Nature Preserve. I was playing around on Google maps reviewing a hike my friend took me on a few weeks ago from Landing Ave Country Club to Old Dock. I've read most of your entries today. What a great find for me! As someone who is enjoying hiking all the 'hidden gems' that I've grown up around your blog is informative and fun. Can't wait to explore more trails!
ReplyDeleteGreat blog Mike. I've passed the Kempf Preserve sign numerous times but will make time to visit. Another park suggestion... Cordwood Landing County Park in Miller Place. Great views of the Sound from bluffs and a path to the beach.
ReplyDeleteMike, there is also a great place in Babylon. It's Southard's Pond; the entrance is at the end of Southards Lane. People park right by the curb there. There is a large lake and a few trails. This park is a hidden gem as it is in the middle of a residential area. I only know about it as I grew up a block away. One trail is a loop that will bring you back to the main trail and there are others that will bring you to Park Avenue (an alternate entrance) or the main trail will go for 5 miles and go under Sunrise Hwy to Belmont S.P. Try it!
ReplyDeleteGarvies Point is a fairly short (3 mi.) but interesting hike. Thanks for the great blog. I am in a walking group and we definitely will be using the information in it.
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I agree with the previous post! This blog is amazing. I thought I had done most of the hikes on Long Island, but you have so many I have never heard of. We had fun over the vacation trying out new hikes. Thank you! I think you should really consider putting this together in a book! I love the historical info on every hike too. Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteHi check out Charles Church Nature Preserve, Frost Mill Pond, Mill Neck, 516 671 0283. AKA Shu Swamp. Quick hike but very special. Been going there for 40 years.
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