Recommended to us by @xjoey74 (Henry’s Take Senior Field Correspondent), the “Cold Spring Harbor Trail” can be found on Long Island (about an hour outside of Manhattan). While that location may seem a little remote for some travelers, we found the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) to be incredibly convenient out of Penn Station in Manhattan.
This is an out and back trail covering approximately 2 1/4 miles and features a rolling terrain that earns its reputation as being moderate in difficulty. While accomplished mountain bikers might be able to navigate its challenges, this trail is best enjoyed by hikers and runners. We’d recommend that those with mobility issues set their sights on a different adventure.
The thick canopy of trees provides outstanding shade throughout and a variety of birds provide a cacophony of sounds to serenade you during your journey.
There is additional wildlife to enjoy in the form of (seemingly) floating worms descending upon their silk threads to hunt 😳 (uh, I mean greet) you. Also (and we couldn’t be certain because the photo was a little blurry), but we may have just captured the most recent sighting of big foot! 👣
You should be sure to inspect yourself (and those in your group) for ticks at the conclusion of your adventure to ensure that you aren’t packing them out with you as souvenirs (fact).
BTW. Does anyone out there know if Sophie said yes to her prom invite? 🤷♂️
And that’s…Henry’s Take.
Finger model credit: @xjoey74
Cold Spring Harbor Trail
95 Harbor Road
Cold Spring Harbor, New York
www.parks.ny.gov
