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Nassau-Suffolk Greenbelt Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 339 Google reviews · Running trail in Massapequa, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Nassau-Suffolk Greenbelt 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.
Scenic area offering hiking trails and a paved bike trail, plus wildlife viewing.
What runners say about Nassau-Suffolk Greenbelt Trail
“One of the most beautiful places to go walking and see many native birds, small wildlife, beautiful fall foliage and the water.”
Loved this paved trail. Awesome with a stroller or a bike. We parked on the street. Some advise to park by memorial park. You do have to cross sunrise highway but there is traffic light. The road mostly shaded, though not the whole path. I went on a very hot, 85F day, and it wasn't bad .
Excellent trail with numerous paths , easy and calm , some of them asphalted for bikes and walking people. Taking the not asphalted paths is great! You’ll forget you’re surrounded by the city. Every lake and stream give you the opportunity of a nice photography .
I love that we can get absolutely lost in the woods here. The main trail is great but it's even better to run around the small foot trails. My dog and I can spend hours here. We have found some cool things in the woods here too. This park is well maintained and surrounds a beautiful lake with geese and swans and ducks.
Fun trail for a Green Day out, easy to walk, near water and full with vegetation and trees. Plenty of parking, and close to the road, yet feel far from everything.
Trail conditions & character
“One of the most beautiful places to go walking and see many native birds, small wildlife, beautiful fall foliage and the water.”
“The more "woodsy" trails weave in & out of the more maintained and paved part of the trail, which is good for serving people with various levels of trail comfortability.”
“My hardtail gravel bike with road tires was not the right option for this experience, but it was an amazing experience.”
Plan your run at Nassau-Suffolk Greenbelt Trail
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
- 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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Phone+1 201-512-9348
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 am–3 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–4 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30 am–2 pm |
| Thursday | 9:30 am–4 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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