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West Hills Preserve Trail Head

4.8 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Running trail in Melville, New York · Hours vary

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of West Hills Preserve Trail Head yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.

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What runners say about West Hills Preserve Trail Head

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (11 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Lots of trails in this south area of the preserve. Right across the road from the trailhead is a small dirt parking area (picture). Trails are good and undoubtedly neat for running, but we tried to take a off-road stroller along them and had pretty rough going, especially in the steep bits.

★★★★☆ — Tim , Apr 2022

Moderate trail. Good for kids 5+. There's multiple trails leading different directions but eventually leads to the same route. Some steep inclines but nothing crazy and it's only some routes if you choose. No ticks witnessed but it's definitely possible dependent on time of year. Not too populated today.

★★★★☆ — Bonnie , Sep 2022

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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.

⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“Trails are good and undoubtedly neat for running, but we tried to take a off-road stroller along them and had pretty rough going, especially in the steep bits.”

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The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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.
  • Websitesuffolkcountyny.gov
  • Phone(631) 854-4423

Where to find West Hills Preserve Trail Head

498-494, Sweet Hollow Rd, Melville, NY 11747

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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.