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Twin Lakes Preserve
4.4 ★★★★☆ 351 Google reviews · Running trail in Wantagh, New York · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Twin Lakes 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.
Nature preserve featuring a reservoir and trails for hiking and wildlife watching.
What runners say about Twin Lakes Preserve
“A pleasant short trail around a clean and bright lake.”
“Beautiful Lake we went there and spend a nice day we dance 🕺 we eat we sing this place is super safe it was a lot of people and also pets , is a family lake .”
“It’s so calm and peaceful and there isn’t many people here so I highly recommend going here for some time away from it all.”
A very nice nature walk, fairly easy to navigate. Plenty of good photo opportunities.
Beautiful nature trail hidden in plain sight. Located near the intersection of Sunrise Highway and the Wantagh Parkway; just blocks from the Belmore train station. Very relaxing with no steep hills and many opportunities for spotting wildlife and photographing nature. There are no restrooms, and dogs are not allowed.
A pleasant short trail around a clean and bright lake. Hundreds of birds - including a few beautiful swans. Interesting trail with sections that are narrow along ledges right against the water. Minimal people on a warm Sunday afternoon.
Nice even lake to run around, a little noisy as it's also along some major streets and parkways, but was still enjoyable! Definitely closer to 2 miles
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful Lake we went there and spend a nice day we dance 🕺 we eat we sing this place is super safe it was a lot of people and also pets , is a family lake .”
“I did the lake to the north of the parking.”
“It’s so calm and peaceful and there isn’t many people here so I highly recommend going here for some time away from it all.”
“I took four kids with one in a stroller.”
Plan your run at Twin Lakes Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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 — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitehempsteadny.gov
- Phone+1 516-431-9200
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