Name: A Leisurely Exploratory Hike on Long Island
Start: 2024-12-29T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-29T11:00:00-05:00

**Last hike of the year!** Let's get outside and take a **leisurely exploratory** hike to discover **Sunken Meadow State Park and Nissequoque River State Park.**

***(Note I haven't done this hike hence exploratory. We will explore together. Come with an open mind for adventure and flexibility for whatever the day might bring)***

**About Sunken Meadow State Park:** Offering one of the most stunning views of the Long Island Sound with Connecticut in the distance, Sunken Meadow State Park, also known as Governor Alfred E. Smith State Park, spans 1,287 acres of forest, marshes, and beachfront along the Long Island Sound. Its mixed topography provides a range of experiences from sandy beach walks to woodland hikes. The 6-mile trail provides some breathtaking views of the Sound and is a particularly stunning spot at sunset. In addition, the Greenbelt Trail, which traverses much of Long Island, passes through the park and provides opportunities for more extensive hiking. Wildlife sightings are common, and you might even spot a deer if you're lucky! Park offers a 3-mile beach and 3/4-mile boardwalk on Smithtown Bay on the Long Island Sound.

**About Nissequogue River State Park:** Nissequogue River State Park is located on the north shore of Long Island. A variety of habitats including tidal and fresh water wetlands and hardwood forests provide habitat to a variety of shore birds, reptiles and amphibians. A section of the park has been designated a State Bird Conservation Area. The Greenbelt Trail, for walking and hiking, parallels the Nissequogue River and provides scenic views of the river and the Long Island Sound from the top of the bluffs.

**GETTING THERE:** Long Island Railroad to **Kings Park Station**, with transfers at Jamaica and/or Huntington stations, then short walk over to Sunken Meadow. **We will begin and end day at Kings Park LIRR station.**

**TRAIN SCHEDULE:**

* **If you are leaving from GRAND CENTRAL in Manhattan: T**ake the LIRR train leaving at 9:57AM, **transfer at Jamaica Station at 10:21AM, another transfer at Huntington Station at 11:24AM** and arrive at KINGS PARK STATION at 11:39AM. ONE-WAY OFF-PEAK ticket is $15.25
* **If you are leaving from PENN STATION in Manhattan: T**ake the LIRR train leaving at 10:02AM, **transfer at Huntington Station at 11:24AM** and arrive at KINGS PARK STATION at 11:39AM. ONE-WAY OFF-PEAK ticket is $15.25
* **If you are leaving from JAMAICA STATION in Queens:** Take the LIRR train leaving at 10:24AM, **transfer at Huntington Station at 11:24AM;** arriving at KINGS PARK STATION AT 11:39AM. ONE-WAY OFF-PEAK TICKET IS $11.75
* For departures from any other LIRR station, check train time --------> **[HERE](https://new.mta.info/schedules)**

**OUR AGENDA**: From the Kings Park train station, we’ll walk about a half-mile on Main Street to pick up a trail that will take us into **Sunken Meadow State Park**. We'll explore the boardwalk and beach. Then we’ll pick up the Long Island Greenbelt Trail up and along the bluffs overlooking Smithtown Bay and will take us into **Nissequogue River State Park**. We’ll hike through Nissequogue and will end up back on Main Street near the Kings Park train station. Total elevation gain is about 630 feet.

**Day’s agenda remains subject to changes. So come with an open mind for adventure and flexibility for whatever the day might bring.**

**MILEAGE**: About 6 miles but who the heck can tell for sure 🤣

**PACE**: **This is a LEISURELY PACE HIKE AND NO ONE WILL BE LEFT BEHIND.** We will have stops for water breaks, lunch break, take time to soak in the surrounding views, savor the sights and sounds of nature **WE COME TOGETHER, WE HIKE TOGETHER AND WE FINISH HIKE TOGETHER. *PLEASE, NO SPEED DEMONS!!!!***

**DURATION**: This is an all-day event.

**THE IMPORTANT STUFF:**

* Dress for the weather in non-cotton layers.
* Wear appropriate shoes suitable for hiking.
* Bring sunscreen, bug spray, head cover
* Bring at least 3 liters of liquid to stay hydrated.
* Bring lunch and snacks for yourself.
* Bring a sense of adventure and a positive attitude. A smile also goes a long way. Please leave the drama and crankiness at home.

**POST-HIKE** for those interested we'll do eats and drinks near Kings Park station before heading home.

**WEATHER**: Heavy rain cancels

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

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