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Tiffany Creek Preserve
4.3 ★★★★☆ 47 Google reviews · Running trail in Oyster Bay, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Tiffany Creek Preserve'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.
Shady park featuring several trails, ranging from flat to hilly, for hiking and snowshoeing.
What runners say about Tiffany Creek Preserve
The preserve is divided into two parcels. The main entrance from Sandy Hill Road takes you down a crumbling asphalt driveway. Go all the way to the end, and find a large circular parking area. Blue and green trails fan out from each end of the lot. This side of the preserve has some rolling hills, but is fairly flat.
First time there for some snowshoe fun with my wife. Did all the trails. Although some were poorly marked for first timers , the place is quiet and worth your time. You really cant get lost
Good trail to snowshoe. Good for a beginner. Not rugged and is approximately 2 - 3 miles if you do both trails.
The park is well-maintained, with marked hiking trails that are cleared well. There are a number of fallen trees but they are all cleared out and the routes are easily passable. The only drawback is that as of late July 2021 the road going into the park is in rather bad shape and is full of potholes.
Trail conditions & character
“The main entrance from Sandy Hill Road takes you down a crumbling asphalt driveway.”
“Go all the way to the end, and find a large circular parking area.”
“This side of the preserve has some rolling hills, but is fairly flat.”
Plan your run at Tiffany Creek Preserve
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 — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitenassaucountyny.gov
- Phone(516) 571-8500
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Sunday | 9:30 AM–4:30 PM |
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