Hike Long Island: 20 MILES Or Bust!

CHOOSE TO BE EPIC TODAY! Let's take a hike on the Nassau-Suffolk Greenbelt trail starting in COLD SPRING HARBOR (NOT COLD SPRING upstate!) making our way south through Trail View State Park, through Bethpage State Park all the way to Massapequa State Park. Total Mileage is about 20 MILES.

Disclaimer: Now I don't know even if I can do the whole 20 miles in one day. But I'm going to give it the ole college try!!

About the trail: The Nassau-Suffolk Greenbelt Trail extends from Cold Spring Harbor on Long Island Sound and heads south across the entire island ending in Massapequa. The first half of the trail is considerably hillier than the second half. The trail is well-marked and easy to follow. The path is near private property and some busy roads in some spots.

TRAIL MAP: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/nassau-suffolk-greenbelt-trail

GETTING THERE: Long Island Railroad (LIRR) to Cold Spring Harbor in the morning; if you stay with us til the end, at the end of the day we'll leave from Massapequa Station.

TRAIN SCHEDULE: check MTA train schedule -----> HERE for the train that will get you to Cold Spring Harbor by 8:38AM

OUR AGENDA: We will all arrive at COLD SPRING HARBOR at 8:38AM. From here, we'll share a short Uber ride to the Cold Spring Harbor Library where the trailhead starts.

MILEAGE: Approximately 20 MILES in total. But we'll aim to do at least 10 Miles, and however many remaining miles to finish we will do the following weekend.

INTENSITY: Moderate to Easy. The trails at Cold Spring Harbor are HILLY terrains but nothing that experienced hikers can't manage.

PACE: We'll go at a moderately LEISURELY pace with stops as needed for refreshments and photo-ops as well as taking the time to soak in the surrounding views, savor the sights and sounds of nature AND NO ONE WILL BE LEFT BEHIND.

NOTE: we will not leave you behind but you should be physically fit to handle the hilly terrain in Cold Spring Harbor part of the hike.

THE IMPORTANT STUFF:

• Dress in non-cotton layers.
• Wear appropriate shoes suitable for hiking.
• Bring plenty of liquid to stay hydrated
• Bring lunch and snacks for yourself.
• Bring sunscreen, bug repellent, head cover
• Bring a sense of adventure and a positive attitude. A smile also goes a long way. Please leave the drama and crankiness at home. Whiners and complainers please stay home!

DURATION; This is an ALL DAY HIKE.

Post-hike, for those interested, we can grab celebratory eats and drinks in Massapequa right by the train station.

WEATHER: Rain cancels!

LIABILITY WAIVER: come prepared. Participate at your own riks. Hold no one liable etc. etc.