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Blue Point Nature Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 133 Google reviews · Running trail in Blue Point, New York · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Blue Point Nature Preserve's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

PavedDog-friendlyQuiet

Nature preserve featuring trails for walking, jogging, and biking, as well as picnic areas.

What runners say about Blue Point Nature Preserve

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (133 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Lovely park with a gorgeous walking trail, picnic areas, a playground and more.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 7 mentions

“Tranquil, calming, surprisingly quiet (as long as the LIRR) doesn't pass by.”

A nice, local place to be with nature. A series of walks is available for exercise and dog walking. You never know which of your neighbors you might meet... The preserve is host to a Monarch butterfly "waystation," as well as lots of local trees and fauna

★★★★★ — Peter , May 2019

I absolutely love this place it's quiet it's beautiful there's a cement walkway it's about a half a mile maybe a little bit more it goes around the park I do 2 1/4 miles a day so I go around four times.

★★★★★ — June , Oct 2018

Wanna walk in nature? Wanna do it alone in a safe environment? Look no further than the Blue Point Nature Preserve. It's also safe for children to bike ride. In fact, the library also has a story along the path for young children to read and walk. Great for birding, too!

★★★★★ — Kim , Feb 2023

Very nice place, hidden within this wonderful community. Tranquil, calming, surprisingly quiet (as long as the LIRR) doesn't pass by. Why not five stars? Because it was once pet friendly, you could walk your dog here. But now it's "no pets allowed." This kinda changes things for me.

★★★★☆ — Tom , Apr 2022

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🐕 Dog-friendly 7 mentions

“dogs are not allowed 😉 but since they can't read a lot of well behaved ones on a leash”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 7 mentions

“Tranquil, calming, surprisingly quiet (as long as the LIRR) doesn't pass by.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“Trails are paved and level.”

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Plan your run at Blue Point Nature Preserve

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.

Hours

Monday 6 am–7 pm
Tuesday 6 am–7 pm
Wednesday 6 am–7 pm
Thursday 6 am–7 pm
Friday 6 am–7 pm
Saturday 6 am–7 pm
Sunday 6 am–7 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Blue Point Nature Preserve

31 Maple St, Blue Point, NY 11715

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.