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Mercadante Beach

4.5 ★★★★★ 104 Google reviews · Running trail in Glen Cove, New York · Hours vary

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Mercadante Beach yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.

ScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsQuiet

Dog-friendly public park with an area for meditation and a restroom.

What runners say about Mercadante Beach

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (104 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Restroom were ready to use and clean.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 9 mentions

“Very peaceful part of Glen Cove with a beautiful view of Sea Cliff.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 7 mentions

“Is very nice and the best is dog friendly not crowded and very nice people around”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 3 mentions

“Is very nice and the best is dog friendly not crowded and very nice people around”

Beautiful view of sunset. Even the reflection on the houses along the hill is phenomenal. Worth watching. There is a ledge for boats but one can walk over to get a good view. Water is not smelly as it constantly moving from the Atlantic Ocean. Recommend you to be careful as you get to the view points.

★★★★★ — Sudeep , Jun 2024

Visited the beach on sunny weekend in early spring. Beautiful views of Hempstead Harbor. Recently constructed path along Glen Cove Creek was highlight of the visit. Quite popular with visitors given lots of condominiums in the area.

★★★★☆ — Mike , Mar 2025

Very peaceful part of Glen Cove with a beautiful view of Sea Cliff. Nice walking path along the water and can be found at the end of Garvies Point road. Nice place to take a stroll with some beautiful views.

★★★★★ — Imagekrafters , Oct 2024

Very beautiful and clean. Great spot for fishing and for walks and jogging.

★★★★★ — King , Sep 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 104 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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 19 mentions

“Is very nice and the best is dog friendly not crowded and very nice people around”

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🏞️ Scenic views 16 mentions

“Very peaceful part of Glen Cove with a beautiful view of Sea Cliff.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 7 mentions

“Is very nice and the best is dog friendly not crowded and very nice people around”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“Restroom were ready to use and clean.”

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Plan your run at Mercadante Beach

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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.
  • Websiteglencoveny.gov

Where to find Mercadante Beach

28 Garvies Point Rd, Glen Cove, NY 11542

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Running trails near Glen Cove

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Garvies Point Park

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Morgan Memorial Park

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BoardwalkLitScenic

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Hempstead Harbor Woods Mountain Bike Trails

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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.