



David A. Sarnoff Preserve
Riverhead
Twenty miles of pine barrens and pond views along the legendary Paumanok Path, where birdsong mixes with sightings of deer, foxes, and box turtles—but the ticks here are notoriously aggressive.
Moderately challenging terrain
Pine barrens scenery
Wildlife watching
Long-distance hiking
Tips
🦟tick spray essential, they're relentless here
🧦tuck pants into high socks
🗺️red trail signage confusing, bring a map
David A. Sarnoff Preserve
RiverheadOpens Friday at 8:30 AM




Twenty miles of pine barrens and pond views along the legendary Paumanok Path, where birdsong mixes with sightings of deer, foxes, and box turtles—but the ticks here are notoriously aggressive.
Moderately challenging terrain
Pine barrens scenery
Wildlife watching
Long-distance hiking
Tips
🦟tick spray essential, they're relentless here
🧦tuck pants into high socks
🗺️red trail signage confusing, bring a map