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Terrell River County Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 392 Google reviews · Running trail in Center Moriches, New York · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Confirmed from Terrell River County Park'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.

ScenicDog-friendlyFlat & fastRestroomsTrailhead parking

Park offering wooded hiking trails with bay views, picnic tables, and a beach.

What runners say about Terrell River County Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (392 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“A marvelously beautiful location on Long Island, filled with wildlife and majestic bush lands winding through mysterious trails that lead to a vibrant coastal experience.”

🪧 well-marked 2 mentions

“If Only They would clearly marked Trails this would be a 5-star hike.”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 4 mentions

“Beautiful hike down to the bay, lovely, walking paths, very dog, friendly, even saw an oyster farmer off the shore.”

A marvelously beautiful location on Long Island, filled with wildlife and majestic bush lands winding through mysterious trails that lead to a vibrant coastal experience. This is a place for all to enjoy, bring your most cherished people and create a memory or few. Every trip holds something unique and special

★★★★★ — Sascha , Mar 2025

Terrific county park to visit any time of the year. While it does not have much of amenities besides parking lot and few benches along the trail, there is Kalers Pond park right across the road with restrooms and playground.

★★★★★ — Mike , Oct 2024

These are nice trails with a few different options that can lead to a nice water view or a Beach area. The main issue is the trails are unmarked and I've gotten terribly lost for an extended period of time. One of the trails is significantly shorter then the other but it is not marked.

★★★★☆ — Natasha , Apr 2021

Beautiful hike down to the bay, lovely, walking paths, very dog, friendly, even saw an oyster farmer off the shore.

★★★★★ — Cathy , Jun 2025

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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 18 mentions

“Love the peaceful walk, but would love it more if fellow dog owners didn't dispose of poop bags by throwing them into the bushes.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 12 mentions

“A marvelously beautiful location on Long Island, filled with wildlife and majestic bush lands winding through mysterious trails that lead to a vibrant coastal experience.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 9 mentions

“While it does not have much of amenities besides parking lot and few benches along the trail, there is Kalers Pond park right across the road with restrooms and playground.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“While it does not have much of amenities besides parking lot and few benches along the trail, there is Kalers Pond park right across the road with restrooms and playground.”

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Flat & fast 2 mentions

“Beautiful park with a flat walkable hike to sandy beach.”

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Plan your run at Terrell River County Park

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.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitesuffolkcountyny.gov
  • Phone+1 631-854-4949

Hours

Monday 5 am–8:30 pm
Tuesday 5 am–8:30 pm
Wednesday 5 am–8:30 pm
Thursday 5 am–8:30 pm
Friday 5 am–8:30 pm
Saturday 5 am–8:30 pm
Sunday 5 am–8:30 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 Terrell River County Park

43 Montauk Hwy, Center Moriches, NY 11934

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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.