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Kings Park Bluff
4.8 ★★★★★ 943 Google reviews · Running trail in Kings Park, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Kings Park Bluff'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.
Park featuring a beach, walking trails, and a boat ramp, plus opportunities to fish.
What runners say about Kings Park Bluff
“Beautiful must be a smithtown resident to park at bottom if not you must park up hill still so beautiful and clean water”
“Beautiful must be a smithtown resident to park at bottom if not you must park up hill still so beautiful and clean water”
“The sunset, the trails, the whole experience is peaceful and beautiful.”
This is one of my favorite spots! Serene, quiet, beauuuuuutiful views, love the trails. I recommend wearing pants if you're hiking (keeps the ticks off)... Highly recommended and best kept secret!
Absolutely beautiful hike overlooking the water. We had so much fun exploring the trails with our dog.
This is one of my favorite places to relax, walk, take photos, etc... has an amazing view and looks different every time, its very safe, people are polite, sunsets from here look stunning, has hiking trails that lead you to Sunken Meadow, you can see Short Island very close on the other side. Lots of nature.
Nice beach very clean. Under construction to extend the boardwalk I think. Went to look for sea glass. Nice walk no sea glass.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful must be a smithtown resident to park at bottom if not you must park up hill still so beautiful and clean water”
“The sunset, the trails, the whole experience is peaceful and beautiful.”
“We had so much fun exploring the trails with our dog.”
Plan your run at Kings Park Bluff
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitesmithtownny.gov
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Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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