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Blydenburgh County Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,363 Google reviews · Running trail in Smithtown, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 5.7 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Blydenburgh County Park'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.
Forested park offering hiking trails, a playground, picnic areas & a pond for rowboats & fishing.
What runners say about Blydenburgh County Park
“Beautiful park on Long Island, lived here 30 years and only recently went for my first time for a hike around the pond.”
“By the water the whole time so it’s easy to navigate but you should def use a pdf map.”
“Great hiking trails that go all around the lake (3-4 hrs to hike all the way around) Perfect to bring your dog and surprising peaceful and quiet.”
This park on Long Island, New York, is one of the best I’ve ever visited. It’s got a huge open space and one of the biggest dog parks I’ve seen. I went for a 10-mile hike around the lake and saw so much nature, deer, chipmunks, and horses.
Camped at this park for a few days, easy to book a space (you need the green key $30 and to be a Suffolk resident, if not you probably have to pay more, each day is about $20 fee for staying over. Minimum 3 nights). Far away from other campers/each site has water, shade. Restrooms are open too.
We used to enjoy fishing here, but sadly, the water has been drained after the dam broke in August. Despite this, we visited for the nostalgia and were pleased to find that the trails remain wonderful. The area still offers a serene and scenic environment for hiking and exploring.
Great hiking trails that go all around the lake (3-4 hrs to hike all the way around) Perfect to bring your dog and surprising peaceful and quiet. This is always my favorite park to visit when I need to unwind outdoors.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful park on Long Island, lived here 30 years and only recently went for my first time for a hike around the pond.”
“Great hiking trails that go all around the lake (3-4 hrs to hike all the way around) Perfect to bring your dog and surprising peaceful and quiet.”
“This stunning 5.7 mile trail was a trek yet offers peace and serenity in the forest along a lake that dried up mostly.”
“Great hiking trails that go all around the lake (3-4 hrs to hike all the way around) Perfect to bring your dog and surprising peaceful and quiet.”
“You for sure need hiking boots there is a lot of roots you go over, some mud for sure, and the elevation changes are real, this is not a flat terrain.”
“I would suggest that they put little markers to say how many miles you already did or how many left to do at points.”
“Definitely an experience as the boardwalk in middle of the forest above a stream was a happy surprise.”
Plan your run at Blydenburgh County Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Distance5.7 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitesuffolkcountyny.gov
- Phone(631) 854-3712
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–3:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–3:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–3:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–3:30 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–3:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–3:30 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–3:30 PM |
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