North Mount Loretto State Forest in Staten Island
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Staten Island, Richmond County, New York, US
Great place to go for a hike on Staten island prettier easy walk
Exceptionally nice (especially considering its on Staten Island).
A very nice escape on the island perfect for biking through the simple trails. Lovely pond as well.
Nice outdoor area, nice spot for local festivals. No general public restroom that I know of but a nice large nature reserve for walking, animal watching, dog walking and exploring Staten island. Also cool seeing the church from The Godfather
A big piece of country with beautiful views
Very peaceful seems to have some decent fishing. The Shortline could definitely use some cleanup. We wouldnt want the bald eagles nesting nearby getting caught up in plastic bags and any other type of refuse that seems to be strewn about the shore line. There isnt much parking but there doesnt seem to be that many people there at one time anyway so its kind of a push. Not much in the way of the concessions no food or drink to be purchased anywhere nearby. Bring your own but please take your garbage with you and enjoy your stay
Nice place to take a walk in the open and see the water. Seen alot of people with their dogs. Sometimes you can see the seals and or eagles. Has gotten much more popular and crowded than when i had come years ago but still nice place to come and walk
Do not confuse with My Loretto unique area thats south of the forest and south of Hylan Blvd. The North Mt Loretto forest is a state land, managed by state rangers. There was one on patrol when we visited, which makes you feel more secure.The feel of the place is great. The forest has well kept trails and a map at the entrance. The entrance is not from Hylan Blvd, but from the Northern side of the forest - Annoy Rd.The landscape along the trails varies from wooded areas to small ponds with ducks peacefully basking in the sun. I recommend taking all the trails, as they are not long at all. It is hard to get lost, because all trails are loops, returning to the main road which leads to the parking lot.
This is an incredibly breathtaking place. I really DONt want to review it because I want to keep it a secret.From the big lighthouse topped bluff to the woodlands and fields, you would never believe that you are standing within the territory of NYC. They have made vast improvements as of late. I just love the vibe and history of this place.I have seen deer, snakes, bald eagles, falcons, snapping turtles and many other creatures in this place. One of Staten Islands best kept secrets.Sledding in the winter, too!
Nice and empty when compared to other greenareas in SI. Great place to get away for an hour and introduce your 4 year old to the outdoors while living in SI. Trail blazes can be difficult to follow at times, not usually an issue unless theres a lot of freshly fallen leaves.
A Great place to enjoy walking along the shore lone, through wooded paths, using the basketball court, in the winter using the roller jockey rink. There are places for young children to play under a sprinkler in the summer and there is a dog park.
Beautiful grounds and views. Beach front. Lighthouse. Variety of birds. Nice for a casual walk and bird-watching.
The park seems to have potential but the trails were not clearly marked or cleaned up (i.e. they were covered with leaves and branches). I would not come back here unless both of those issues were resolved.
Not impressed light house is hidden or no longer there
Excellent its where I could think walk very slow take my time take some good photos always look out for the three American bald eagles, but not on this night wasnt able to do my walk on the beach during the day so I did a quick walk to reach my goal to Mount Loretto took some photos got home hour and 4 minutes I met my goal I like to keep healthy I have grandchildren changed my whole life I stop doing everything the hardest part is trying to do everything at once so Im down to 5 cigarettes a day after that Im done want to be healthy want to stick around 3 year old Love him 1 year old love her .We only get one chance in life we dont get a second chance to do it again trying to make it right trying to do the right thing God willing Ill stick around for many years to come . GOD BLESS , AMEN
Awesome spot for a walk in the woods
Very nice views of the ocean great place to walk and see nature
I was raised up in Mount Loretto my name is Roberto Morales my brothers and sisters was raised up in Mount Loretto the Morales family Mount Loretto taught me a lot. IS a very beautiful place to visit. please keep Mount Loretto clean enjoy your trip.
Such a great place for a walk in nature.
This park is beautiful. There have been more trails added and its well maintained.
It was a really nice hike... beautiful views
A beautiful place to walk trails, observe wildlife and nature, or just sit on a bench and relax. A real Staten Island treasure.
Beautiful, quiet place. Not crowded so you can walk in peace.
Great place for the kids to get exercise on their bikes and scooters. Lots of wild life to see and access to the beach.
Great walking and hiking area, see deer, possums, raccoons,and is the home of Vito and Maria, statens islands American Bald eagles
Outstanding place for a nice afternoon walk just for peace and quiet and nature.
Good walking there daily. Just yesterday saw turtles,deer,chipmunks,ground hog,various birds,topped off by a bald eagle
Nice place to hike Ruth
A gem on staten island. An amazing place to disconnect from the noise of hylan boulevard and traffic for a bit. Absolutely amazing place to see the local wildlife!
Nice and peaceful.great place for a bbq .theres a basketball court and a soccer field
Beautiful place
Beautiful area to walk around. One of the many hidden gems of Staten Island.
Small path leasing too beach areas, good for dog walks and nature photos.
Its small but perfect patch with some great trails
Great place to bring your kids or just spend quiet time... tranquil.
Great place for a quiet walk. A lot of trail choices. Access to the beach.
Nice place for a good walk. The sight is refreshing.
The place to relax and enjoy the quiet beauty of nature.
In the area for work and was looking for a place to go on a nice trail run. It was pretty nice.
Very clean. Great paths for strollers
Great nature photography opportunities
Great wooded area, however many visitors dont keep their dogs on a leash.
Truly escape NYC in this remarkable state forest, where youll find remote ponds and abundant herps
Love it when there church is lit up at night. Next time pictures..
Used to be very nice, ...people with dogs!... Clean Up!!!, and discard the bag in the garbage ,do not hang it on the trees, ITS F....top,
Great place if you want a break from the city.
Beautiful place for a walk maybe take some pictures
Beautiful wooded area. Very natural. Hard to believe you are in new york still.
Best place to get lost. Bring snacks.
Love to walk there. So calming 😌
Great place to walk on the beach and enjoy the scene
Nice place to will and admire the beauty of natural Staten Island
Wonderful scenic spot on Staten Island to escape the city
Beautiful woods very peaceful
Very beautiful grounds. Quite peaceful.
Absolutely Beautiful and so peaceful
I was there for the Italian festival it was very nice and had everything
Its one of the last beautiful places left on Staten island.
Love the NYS DEC!
Great place to spend quiet time and relax.
I use to live there n that very castle 42 yrs ago. It used to b a group home
Dope
Nice park -- great place to run.
Nice area just watch out for the geese poop
Its better when its colder out, less people there
Heaven on Earth! (And lets keep it that way)
Nice place for a quiet hike
Overall great piece of property to enjoy.
Quiet, clean. Only took a short walk.
This is my happy place!!!
Awesome wild life
Great place to walk the dog
There should be a water point for dogs.
What a place . Seals on beach and eagles in the air.
Great hiking trail
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This is a quite undiscovered park of SI
Beautiful hiking area
Nice quiet natural space.
Very nice
So lovely
Beautiful trails
So pretty
Woods and nice hiking
Rolling hills that seem to have no end...
I like biking in here
Very peaceful
My best place to walk
Great place to walk
Nice Place..
So fresh and sweet
Treatsss
Awesome
Nice
A+
Awesome
Ok
Serene
Beautiful
Hh
Cool
Very beautiful
Beautiful
Fantastic grass
Beautiful place
Beautiful!
Peace on Earth
Amazing!!!
Hidden gem
Good place
Hidden treasure
Nice place
Beautiful park! Clean and well cared for. Great place for all.
Beautiful spot
Malaysia
Total reviews rating 4.7
125 Reviews for North Mount Loretto State Forest 2023:
Review №1
2021-11-08Gorgeous grounds! Lovely trails and much beauty to be seen. Many types of wildlife and different types of ecosystems all in one huge park. Very relaxing and a great place to take a walk and unwind with nature.
Review №2
2022-01-04Great place to walk. Avoid the paths not paved after inclement weather. Accessible to everyone for free. Many informative billboards along the way giving the history of Mt. Loretto, the pavilion, the grotto and wildlife. In the Raritan Bay you may see seals resting on the rocks or swimming by. Bird watching! Please dont feed the animals. Wooden benches to relax.
Review №3
2021-08-08Ive seen so a number of people post pretty pictures of a pond and other nice locations but i was not able to see any of those places..I went on a trail with my partner and was attacked by mosquitoes from the start till the end.Although it was torturous, it was hilarious.However, i do not recommend coming here around this time of the year.
Review №4
2021-07-24Love this area of Staten Island. If youre relatively quiet you can watch the groundhogs at the edge of the fields. There are a few nice trails, both paved and not, and you can walk along the beach.
Review №5
2018-01-30This place is beautiful, peaceful,serene, well kept and much better cared for than the Conference House Park. Wish it was bigger but its still a great place to go for a walk and spy on nature. Looking out over the water to the Highlands you would swear you were a hundred miles away. A real treasure.
Review №6
2020-11-23Magnificent State Park with incredible views, beach and pond with birds and wildlife. A gem of a place.
Review №7
2018-07-08Lovely park. Nice ranger. Watch out for ticks but thats anywhere on staten island. Saw a dozen ground hogs and bunnies. An osprey. Just a nice day.
Review №8
2020-07-05Best kept secret! Serene walking trails with loads of wildlife including turtles, eagles and a falcon.
Review №9
2018-09-17Mount Loretto State Forest has been beautifully renovated in recent times. It’s a great place to go and forget that you’re in Staten Island. Wonderful for dogs as well.
Review №10
2021-05-16A really delightful patch of nature, letting you to get lost in peace and contemplation. There is plenty wildlife and birds to observe, if one is willing to wait out. Having said that, do make sure to bring a mosquito spray and come early, else parking is very limited. There are many more trails that are not shown on the map, so make sure to explore.