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Target Rock National Wildlife Refuge
4.6 ★★★★★ 389 Google reviews · Running trail in Lloyd Harbor, New York · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Target Rock National Wildlife Refuge'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.
Preserve featuring nature trails, a rocky beach & a variety of migratory birds & sea life.
What runners say about Target Rock National Wildlife Refuge
“Is quiet and clean, which I encourage for all that visit to keep it the same.”
“Just when you think that Northern Long Island can't get anymore beautiful you discover this place.”
“Is quiet and clean, which I encourage for all that visit to keep it the same.”
“Easy walk for all ages not to long you can walk most of it under 40 mins”
First time here despite however many years on Long Island. This place is a hidden gem. It was very quiet when we went (on a weekday) so parking was not an issue. Parking is self-pay— you pay at a kiosk but it wasn’t working when we went.
The refuge has four different trails you can take. There’s ones that lead straight into the beach as well as overlooks. Very rocky beach lots of pebbles crabs and horseshoe crabs. It’s a secluded section of beach the public can enjoy!
I hadn’t been here in decades. A lovely scenic drive to get there. The walk to the beach is roughly 10 minutes. Lots of wildlife to see on the way. $4 per vehicle to park- cash or card
I love this place, but the parking lot is very small so you'll have to get there early on the weekends. To get to the beach, you need to follow a beautifully maintained trail that makes you think your in a Forest. The beach itself is mostly pebbles and very clean.
Trail conditions & character
“I love this place, but the parking lot is very small so you'll have to get there early on the weekends.”
“Just when you think that Northern Long Island can't get anymore beautiful you discover this place.”
“Very rocky beach lots of pebbles crabs and horseshoe crabs.”
Plan your run at Target Rock National Wildlife Refuge
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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
- Websitefws.gov
- Phone+1 631-286-0485
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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