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Brookhaven State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 423 Google reviews · Running trail in Ridge, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Brookhaven State 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.
Set on 1,638 acres, this state park offers 25 miles of multiuse trails, seasonal hunting & wildlife.
What runners say about Brookhaven State Park
“A beautiful Brookhaven Town Park for biking and hiking.”
“Did a run bike run at the park and the tails were well marked and well maintained.”
“It is dog friendly and throughout each trail there are garbage pales and resting areas.”
Its a nice place to walk. Just wear long white socks. They allow dogs to walk here. You can walk for awhile before the trial ends. My brother found a frog, my dog loves to see frogs hop. If you like to see frogs, this place is great for you.
Beautiful trails and very nice folks. I went exploring off the trail 2 look at a lake and got turned around. I wound up lost 4 5 hours and 11 miles later finally made it back 2 my car. Learned an important lesson: stay on the trails!!
Lots of walking or riding paths. You can visit multiple times and take a different route. Look forward to returning with our bikes.
Great trail with varying lengths. Green is the longest 5.1, Blue second 3 something and Red 1.7. It is dog friendly and throughout each trail there are garbage pales and resting areas. The terrain is soft and easy on the joints.
Trail conditions & character
“There is parking off the main road, but make sure you're out of the lot before they lock up for the evening.”
“A beautiful Brookhaven Town Park for biking and hiking.”
“It is dog friendly and throughout each trail there are garbage pales and resting areas.”
“I didn't see any other facilities besides a mobile restroom in the parking lot.”
“Did a run bike run at the park and the tails were well marked and well maintained.”
Plan your run at Brookhaven State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteparks.ny.gov
- Phone+1 631-929-4314
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–4 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–4 pm |
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