Edgewood Oak Brush Plains Preserve in Deer Park
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Deer Park, Suffolk County, New York, US
The bike trails here are great for beginners or those who are getting back into biking after a long break. Not too punishing and very rewarding. The walking trail is comfortable as well, a good distance.
Great trails, lots of paths, and most importantly, dog friendly. Very nice people too, from bike riders to families going on walks, people playing with their RC cars or planes. Very lovely place.
I love this park. It is great for families with kids and dogs. No public toilets.
Nice preserve . Dont forget to get your free parking permit and land use permit. Nice place to get your steps in . A lot of Geocaches in park .
Loved the scenery, clean trails, easy to find your way around. Dog friendly!
If you like MTB this place is good and big to have some fun.
It was so nice to go for a short walk and see wildlife and hear all the birds. There were people flying planes and riding their bike. It felt like we got out of long island momentarily.
A beautiful example of pine gardens and open fields. Hiking and biking trails, ruins in the Eastern side of once the largest psychiatric hospital in the country. Access by permit, free online from the NYS DEC.
Nice place to take a casual stroll in a small forest(avg tree height approximately 30 ft). Trails all relatively flat, and tailored more towards bikes. Many trails interconnecting, so might be challenging to navigate if you have no sense of direction, but if you listen to the traffic that will inevitably take you west towards the road and parking area.
Hands down one of the best places to go mountain biking hiking or just sightseeing in Deer Park and of Long Island to
You could ride or walk this place for a month and still not find all of the trails, amazing!
Love it here and ride almost every weekend.
Several levels of bike trails. Ride as long and as hard as you wish.
Great bike trails, very narrow though so if you are claustrophobic, I do not recommend.Lovely smell of pine, reminds me of xmas, throughout the trails. My husband and I had so much fun. Also, not too many people like Belmont.
Trail drains pretty good. Love all the trail options.
Nice picnic area with walking and bike trails. Some are paved. The radio controlled planes and drones flying around are kind of annoying if your looking for peace and quiet but they can be entertaining to watch. If you bring your dog be sure to check for ticks they are abundant.
Third time I visited the fall but never saw it running this fast, as a kayaker I had trouble finding a line through the torrent! Would be nice even at lower flows.
This place does not even exit. I went to hike expecting a great experience as the reviews state it is wonderful for hiking with your dog. Upon arrival, I was shocked to see that the trail was non existent. As far dogs, there was none, there was only a missing dog flying hanging on nearby pole. I do not recommend this trail for hiking.
Great flat trails for hiking or biking
I went when it was snowing and this place was BEAUTIFUL! My boyfriend and I brought our dog with us and he loved it as well. I got some really great photos and not I can not wait to go back once the plants and trees and flowers start blooming. I do believe though you have to pay for parking when season is coming up but in the winter no payment is required to park.
Absolutely huge place to ride and ride and ride my bike, in the winter its the best because ticks arent too bad but in the summer be careful because they are everywhere. There are so many trails to have fun to ride on and can be challenge at times, but mostly just fun woodland coasting. Also dont go the day or maybe the two after the rain or the snow because when we went we got stuck on a two kilometer stretch of the pure mud which was messy and not so much fun.
Not quite the best season to appreciate whats sure to be much better when winters done. Even so, relaxing and enjoyable walk around the park. Looks like great bike trails to explore later.
Great place for an easy hike. It looked like a lot of the trails were for bikes, not sure how busy it gets but that could be an issue.
Great place to hop on a bike and get list for a few hours. Wonderful paved concrete as well as relativity manageable bike trails.
Love this mtb trail network. Has a little bit of everything from some slo-go trails to fast flowly to technical. Can do an easy loop or go for a tiring trip taking on all 13 segments. Never see hikers or dog walkers on these mtb trails and you always feel one with nature.
If you live within 10 min of this trail, it is a good place to get a decent ride/workout in, mostly flat terrain. Nothing special yet much safer the riding on the streets
45 min from NYC, pure bliss of walking or bike riding in wonderfully smelling forest. You can find a good mushrooms here too. Not crowded. No large animals (dogs mostly on leashes)
Great trail system typical of long island. Around 14.5 miles of main trail and single track off shoots. 12 off shoots in total with some being really short and the last 2 being pretty long. Difficulty of trails is minimal, but some are new and still semi soft. Also there are barely any down hills so theres no rest time. There is also old train tracks in there. Huge improvement from what it was. Not much elevation change but lots of twists and turns. Great for speed demons and cornering freaks. Again typical LI XC. If you arent in it for the exercise then this place isnt for you. There are ticks here and foxes.
Great park, lots of trails. Very well maintained. Even when the parking its full, not many chances to bump into someone while biking
Pretty big place. Wear a helmet. Take the dog. Couple of tables under a shelter. Nice. Get the permit. Explore. Sub trails off of main loop. Some specific trails for foot traffic only. Good parking. It would take a few days to see everything.
Ive been hiking here for years. Now it is very fancy, with paved parking and real parking spots. The hard wood tree leaf color is fabulous in the fall. In some areas, the pine trees have crowded out hard wood trees. The short native pine trees are common to other of Long Islands famous Pine Barrens.I only wish I had more time to hike here.
Pretty nice walk, hiking trails grown over a lot. So definitely had to check for ticks
Great park for cycling
Large area dog and bike friendly alot of different trail levels. Found it easy to go in circles though. Stick to main trail.
Great places to walk. My first time there, no signs visible. Went to the right, walked a cement trail to the end, turned around and walked it back. Would have liked a big circle to walk instead.
Good place for any hobby
Great bike trails for beginners or more experienced riders.
Love this place .. the more times I go w my best furry friend!! So many paths for walking, jogging, bike trails. Open field or wooded area for miles! The only negative no pond/lake!
Kids had a great time there was a model aircraft flying doing stunts just an amazing fun time.
Really fun mtb trails hard to navigate but rewarding once you learn the lay out. Very nice blue technical trails!
What a great place for a quick hike, or to fly your model airplane, drone or whatever!. Open field and windsock has all the right conditions. Lots of birds and tree and paths for walking.
Nice trail, well marked and little obstruction especially because I hike with clippers so hikers who come after me will not get thorns or branches hitting them. Youre welcome 😉
Absolutely a hidden treasure of long island.amazing 5 miles tracks spreading in several directions. Located in the middle of 4 separate towns and f ok mpletly isolated. Beautiful wild life to spot and spectuatular bird watch. The drone/RC plane take off area is a bonus all on its own.
Just went today with my mom and cousin , loved it a little slippery cause all the ice and snow but was fun 😊
Ever expanding bike trails built and maintained by Concerned Long Island Mountain Bicyclists (CLIMB), from beginner trails to some more skilled sections (6 and 8, especially); hiking trails; model airplane club; some decent birdwatching (Whip-poor-wills, Sharp-Shinned Hawk, robins, catbirds...).
Great place to just walk around.
Its beautiful and peaceful. We had a nice hike here.
Great mountain bike trails and hiking trails also you can fly your model airplane there.
First time here and I loved this place....a massive preserve with extensive walking and biking trails galore...cant wait to go back and explore more.
Beautiful little preserve. Wonderful to spend an hour or so running through the myriad of trails getting lost and being found again
Nice trails! Good for biking and hiking.
Nice MTB trails. Could have better markings and maps available. Fun place to explore.
Love it here, excellent trails and nice pathways too. Pet friendly, just wish there was a lake.
Nice park, easy access. Not to crowded. Has bike trails
Theres a lot of Trails to Walk in.
Good place for a bike ride along the right side of the trail, during the summer you can watch people fly small dromes
Well marked hiking trail. A littke overgrown. Lots of trail biking.
Great part to walk for exercise; flat and not exactly scenic but decent trails.
Really nice mountain biking trails some easy some really tight and technical (red labeled trail) also diamond very fun easy to get lost a bit some foot trails
Great place to ride your bike. Trails vary in difficulty, but well maintained
Great trails, you can have a great time riding the trails here.
Very nice trails out here you should try it out take a bike or hike
Great place to Mountain bike,or Hike.Well marked trails and lots of use.!
Great Nature Park.... Im glad its preserved....
After hiking here for years we are still finding new sections.
Great local hike
Really fun place to go bike riding
I just did some foot recon those bike trails look like a hell of a lot of fun
Fantastic Place. Long Islands best kept secret
Great place for beginner and intermediate mountain biking. Trails could be marked better.
Eh, some bike and hiking trails, many with highway noise.
Was great till me and my dogs were getting attack by ticks maybe more of a winter place will try back then
Great trails, Very challenging but its a ton of fun!
Nice place for mountain biking and jogging. 13 trails with different levels of difficult
Easy hiking area but you need a DEC land access permit.
Hike bike dog friendly preserve great for bird watching too has covered picnic area
I liked the place better when it had an abandoned hospital building on the property that we explored and vandalized when we were kids.
Great trails, a little isolated
Really great place for walking and biking.
Like walking here! Great place to jog and walk with friends.
Beautiful place!
Very nice trails, peaceful and quiet!
Great bike riding trails and very fum with a group of people
Peaceful and beautiful. Dont get lost for phone service is spotty due to the density of the forest.
A variety of habitats makes this a great place to take a nature hike.
I havent been there before but of other people go there to enjoy the scenery
If you want to go for a relaxing walk or want to get some real exercise, this is your place.
Like this place its pretty flat. Great beginner trail.
Had a nice day out walking our dog nice amount of trails
My favorite place
Absolutely beautiful!
Parking is close. Great trails. Dog friendly.
Sketchy unkempt, mostly marked for mountain bikers. Did not see a trail marking for hiking.
Perfect for quick hike trails after lunch
Great for a walk run or bike ride. Dogs allowed
This is my goto trail for mountain biking. Trails are challenging and marked very well.
Nice running and bicycle trails. Check for ticks after coming out!
Excellent place to ride bikes, walk or run.
It is a very Nice place to walk and safe👫👬👭🚶♂️🚶♀️🏃♂️🏃♀️
I MISS THE OLD BUILDINGS BUT IF YOU LIKE A GOOD HIKE YOU WILL FIND IT THERE. ONLY BAD THING IS THEY DONT MAINTAIN THE TRAILS
A great place for hiking walking your dogs birding
A very old trail system that has expanded to over 16 miles with all levels of riding.
Nice place for a hike. Dog walk on leash.
1st time riding seems very nice
Its very clean peaceful.. for me its a peaceful retreat!!!
Dogs enjoyed a nice walk through the trails
Boring mountain bike trail. Better for beginners.
Its our club RC Flying field, its great
Nice visual/ tranquil place to visit on a nice clear day outside.
A local place for mountain biking and walking, not much otherwise.
Nice kept bike paths and walking and feild
Beautiful. Great mountain bike trails
Amazing trails... Lots of variety
Great trail for hiking and riding bikes
Great place for a hike through the woods
Great trails, for walking and biking.
Plenty of trails, good parking
The park is nice sometimes gets a little crowded for me
Great trails for bicking.
I was fun ,very big,and lots of trails
Great mountain biking for the beginner to intermediate rider.
AWESOME mountain bike trails!
Great mtn bike trails.
Good trails.. Clearly marked..
Edgewood has a lot to offer to new and beginner Riders
Great place for hiking with family
Love this place.. Birding peacefull walk
Good place for walking or bike riding.
A wide open area with trails.
Great bike trails.
Good to have some single track around this area
Nice walking area and bicycle trail...
Kinda in disrepair. Lots of signs are not there or defaced.
Great trails for biking!
Great easy trails
Great place to go for a nature walk
Super sloppy after the storm. Fun though
A very versatile trail, something for everyone!
Good place for a walk or a bike run.
Good mtb trails
Not sure
I take the trails all the time
Love it. Peaceful and secluded
A great place to get lost in nature!
Excellent also historical and well maintained
Ok. My dog got ticks
Good for riding bicycle👍🚲🛤
So many trails!
Decent place for getting your run in
Nice long trails
Great mtb spot
Great park for biking
I grew up here as a kid love it!!!!!!
Nice biking trails
A nice walk with my pup
Great mountain biking!
Wonderful, nature as nature intended
Good beginner and intermediate area
Nice bike paths
Amazing lots of places to go
Great place to walk and exercise
Awesome trails
Because it is peaceful and secure
I love it
Love the trails....
Great place to exercise
Good
NEEDS A DOG PARK
Nice place to walk through.
Beautiful nature preserve.
Nice trails
Pokestops and 2 gyms
Nice natural preserve
Nice
Fun
👍🏾
Quite and nice
Majestic
Hh
Very spooky
Great park
Interesting
Great
Flat and fun
Perspective....
Awesome place
Nice place.
One with earth
Nice place
Total reviews rating 4.5
199 Reviews for Edgewood Oak Brush Plains Preserve 2023:
Review №1
2021-09-18This was a cool park to go to with my dog and fiancé. As you can see in the picture, the trash was overflowing on a Thursday morning. Not sure what the trash pickup schedule is, but certainly could be more frequent. The trails were well marked and maintained. Youre able to go biking here as well. Large field areas too. Not many people when I went but the trash leads me to believe it can be busy over here.
Review №2
2021-11-22Great mountain biking not alot of big climbs but challenging pump tracks plenty to do
Review №3
2021-06-06The preserve appears to be small, but there are many trails to walk or bike on. The bike trails are marked easy, moderate, and difficult. There are open fields to fly kites or model planes. Sometimes I see dog training there. Dogs are permitted to go on the trails.
Review №4
2021-04-20Pretty cool Mtnbike Trail System. Main Loop is about 5 miles. There are 13 other optional loops. Probably can get 20 miles in. Very Twisty Trail.
Review №5
2021-03-14A beautiful place to hike. Easy trails that are part of an interesting place. It was once a mental institution.
Review №6
2021-08-23Nice peaceful place to come for walks to de stress. Also a great place for a picnic or a nice walk or hike.
Review №7
2019-06-27My husband and kids belong to Edgewood Flyers and use the field here. Its a beautiful preserve with great trails. Most people like to ride bicycles or walk their dogs here. You do need a permit and I recommend bug spray for ticks.
Review №8
2022-04-09Just went there once, I love nature. The trails are flat and there is some litter around. Ill probably go back to explore more
Review №9
2022-04-03Tons of trails. Hardly marked at all. Easy to get lost. Great trails though.
Review №10
2022-06-13Mtb trails are maintained well .. great place to get out and have fun