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Seal Haul Out is a hike that can be enjoyed at the very end of Long Island in Montauk, within Montauk Point State Park. It offers a great opportunity to see adorable seals — a true highlight of any New York State travel guide!
The Sunken Meadow Trail is a few miles long with some hills, making it a little more challenging than some of the other options you might consider when heading out east for a hike.
Hiking trails in Suffolk County are often overlooked for Upstate New York hikes; but, there are some amazing options that can be explored here, too.
For some more amazing Suffolk County hiking trails, you’ve got to check out Blydenburgh County Park, one of the best places to hike on Long Island if you’re a nature lover.
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For those who love learning about unique local plants, this Smithtown park offers a chance to see Indian Pipe, Trailing Arbutus, Pink Lady Slipper, and much more.
Known as a favorite of poet Walt Whitman, you can follow the wooded paths to Jayne’s Hill — located right near where Whitman was born.
Another great spot for viewing wildlife, the Quogue Wildlife Refuge has plenty of foxes, songbirds, fishes, eagles, and more.
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