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Wertheim National Wildlife RFG

4.6 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Running trail in Brookhaven, New York · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Wertheim National Wildlife RFG'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.

Wertheim National Wildlife RFG — running trail in Brookhaven, NY, photo 1
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What runners say about Wertheim National Wildlife RFG

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (25 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

New to me. Didn’t know this place was here until a recent fishing expedition in the area. Step inside the building and learn about nature in the surrounding areas. great information to adults and children. Plenty of walking trails in the area. Plenty of QR codes to scan while walking on trails.

★★★★★ — Stanley , May 2023

Been there many times, nice views of the Carmans River, trails are nice, especially during the Fall season.

★★★★★ — Vinny2058 , May 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.

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Plan your run at Wertheim National Wildlife RFG

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitefws.gov
  • Phone+1 631-286-0485
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Where to find Wertheim National Wildlife RFG

21 Montauk Hwy, Brookhaven, NY 11719

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Running trails near Brookhaven

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Wertheim Wildlife

4.7 ★★★★★ 17 reviews

Shirley, NY

under a mile away

Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge

4.7 ★★★★★ 805 reviews

Shirley, NY

Scenic

Nature reserve featuring a scenic river, oak-pine woodlands & wildlife, including deer & waterfowl.

under a mile away

Indian Landing, Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge

4.9 ★★★★★ 14 reviews

Shirley, NY

Natural surfaceScenic

1.6 miles away

CEED

4.8 ★★★★★ 25 reviews

Brookhaven, NY

3.1 miles away

Fish Thicket Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 6 reviews

Patchogue, NY

5.3 miles away

Prosser Pines Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 333 reviews

Middle Island, NY

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Preserve featuring pine forests and trails, plus occasional teepee-like structures.

5.5 miles away

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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.