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Manorhaven Preserve and Nature Trail

4.3 ★★★★☆ 23 Google reviews · Running trail in Port Washington, New York · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Manorhaven Preserve and Nature Trail'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.

Flat & fast

What runners say about Manorhaven Preserve and Nature Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (23 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Beautiful nature preserve on the water in Manorville.”

Short trail- about 0.4kms(one way)..open from dawn to dusk...end point is in Manorhaven Town Park..completely muddy and flat ! Beautiful and serene..totally surrounded by trees and plants....!! 😊😊 There are 2-3 spots where one can sit and relax for sometime.

★★★★☆ — Sirisha , Jun 2018

Beautiful nature preserve on the water in Manorville. The village, in cooperation with several local ecological groups has recently given the preserve a face lift by removing invasive plants (especially English Ivy) and planting hundreds of native plants including a Mother Orchid of native American Chestnut. Gorgeous!

★★★★★ — Mark , May 2021

Former Mayor Gary Pagano spearheaded the development of this park back in the mid 90’s and should be recognized for his efforts. I was employed by the Village back then, and it is a fact. We were constantly removing illegal aliens from the wooded area along the north side waterfront.

★★★★★ — Mack , Mar 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 23 reviews →

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.

Flat & fast 2 mentions

“Most trails are very easy to use, short and flat but wheelchair access on the trails is a challenge.”

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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.

Hours

Monday 6 am–8 pm
Tuesday 6 am–8 pm
Wednesday 6 am–8 pm
Thursday 6 am–8 pm
Friday 6 am–8 pm
Saturday 6 am–8 pm
Sunday 6 am–8 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 Manorhaven Preserve and Nature Trail

37-79 Manhasset Ave, Port Washington, NY 11050

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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.