- Distance: 15 miles (24 km) loop
- Elevation gain: about 164 ft (50 m)
- Duration: 6 hours
- Start: Great River railroad station
- Difficulty: Easy to moderate
- Season: All year
Long Island is perfect for a spontaneous day hike from NYC. Just a short train ride away, this trail awaits you with pleasant wooded areas, charming ponds and a calm atmosphere. Crossing the dam of Westbrook pond, you will be treated with great views of the scenic pond and its several islands with tall pitch pines. For a while, the trail follows the Connetquot River. You pass historic houses, horse farms and a golf course. After you reached the end of the trail, you can take the train back home.
This hike is great for people from NYC.
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