サフォーク郡の湖・トップ20

great walk

From this spot you get a nice view of a small waterfall flowing out of Belmont Lake into Carl's River. This is a pleasant spot to pause as you ride around Belmont Lake State Park and the surrounding area.

Napeague, a narrow strip between the Atlantic Ocean and Gardiners Bay, derives its name from the Montaukett word for "overflowed by the sea," a nod to the devastating 1938 hurricane that submerged the area. Napeague Harbor, once renowned for its pristine waters teeming with shellfish, eelgrass, and marine life, has gradually become shallower due to sand accumulation from natural causes. This change in depth has led to warmer waters and a subsequent decline in the harbor's rich biodiversity, leaving it a mere shadow of its formerly thriving ecosystem.

Connetquot River State Park Preserve is a 3,473-acre refuge of sandy pine barrens, wetlands, ponds, and woodlands. Visitors can find over 200 bird species and 300 plant species, along with other mammals, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies, and moths that once lived all over Long Island. This area was created as New York's first "State Park Preserve," and remains a protected area open to the public today.

Argyle Lake, situated in Belmont Lake State Park, boasts a serene 0.8-mile loop. Meandering through wooded landscapes with occasional open vistas and glimpses of the lake, this trail offers a tranquil escape.

Napeague Harbor once claimed to have the cleanest water on the East Coast and the large populations of oysters, clams, and scallops seemed to back this up. However, harsh erosion caused by large storms has put a damper on the shellfish populations. Efforts are in place to dredge the windblown sand and restore the harbor to its former glory.

This nearly 3,500-acre refuge of sandy pine barrens, wetlands, ponds and woodlands is nestled in central Long Island along the pristine, spring-fed Connetquot River. A wilderness surrounded by suburbs, the preserve provides excellent opportunities to see more than 200 bird and 300 plant species, as well as several mammal, reptile, amphibian, butterfly and moth species that once flourished throughout Long Island.

The park boasts over 8 miles of multi-use trails, catering to both casual riders and those seeking a challenge. Choose from scenic, flat paths around Stump Pond, moderate rolling hills through wooded areas, or even a dedicated BMX track for adrenaline-pumping thrills.