| State: | New York |
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| Address: | 95 Harbor Rd, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724, USA |
| Postal code: | 11724 |
| Phone: | (631) 423-1770 |
| Website: | https://parks.ny.gov/parks/115 |
| Monday: | 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
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| Tuesday: | 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday: | 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday: | 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Friday: | 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Saturday: | 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sunday: | 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Cold Spring Harbor State Park is one of my favorite spots on Long Island for a quick hike. The trails are clean, well-marked, and offer a nice mix of uphill climbs and scenic overlooks of the harbor. It’s peaceful, especially on weekday mornings, and perfect for anyone looking to get a good workout in nature. Definitely wear good shoes — it’s more hilly than it looks! Highly recommend for nature lovers and local hikers.
A word of warning, the elevation here is pretty steep. So be prepared to climb. This hiking trail is well maintained with manmade wooden stairs all over. It’s quiet, well maintained, and has great signage.
Cold Spring Harbor Park is a beautiful hidden gem on Long Island! 🌿✨
Peaceful trails through lush woods with scenic harbor views ⛅—perfect for a 30 min to 1½ hr hike. Wear good shoes and bring bug spray in warmer months! 🥾🦟
Great for birdwatching 🦉🐦, dog-friendly 🐶, and open year-round with free parking 🚗. Every season has its charm—from vibrant spring greens to stunning fall foliage 🍂🍃.
After your hike, enjoy harbor views, visit the Whaling Museum or Fish Hatchery, and grab a bite at nearby local eateries 🍴🚤.
Free, fresh, and unforgettable—a must-visit Long Island escape! 🌊🌳
Nice short yet challenging trail. Roundtrip is about 2 miles with sections of steep inclines and declines. At the end of the trail, you can continue the trail across the road or turn back. Highly recommend good footwear, lots of loose rocks and tree roots on the trail. Parking lot was pretty big, we didn’t need to wait for a spot. After the hike, we went across the street by the water which was nice and relaxing.
I discovered that the trail at Cold Spring Harbor State Park is part of the Long Island Greenbelt Trail and seems to go on forever.
I hiked about 5 miles and eventually reached the beautiful green circle field known as Stillwell Woods Preserve.
The park is absolutely gorgeous, featuring hilly terrain with impressive oak tree roots and the relaxing sounds of various songbirds. I spotted a few squirrels along the way. The trail is shaded, so I didn't need sunscreen or bug spray, even in late August. However, I highly recommend wearing real hiking shoes due to the rough roots and stones on the trail. And, of course, don't forget your water bottle!