"one of the richest habitats in the Northeast" (Time Out)
Joan C. Coles Loop offers 7.9 miles of varied terrain
Visitor center has bathrooms and trail maps
Over 2,100 acres of tidal creeks, oak woodlands, and freshwater marshes laced with trails that wind from forest to meadow to shoreline. Bring binoculars for ospreys and rare plants, or just come to unplug on the quietest island getaway near NYC.
They recommend it:
"one of the richest habitats in the Northeast" (Time Out)
Joan C. Coles Loop offers 7.9 miles of varied terrain
Visitor center has bathrooms and trail maps
Over 2,100 acres of tidal creeks, oak woodlands, and freshwater marshes laced with trails that wind from forest to meadow to shoreline. Bring binoculars for ospreys and rare plants, or just come to unplug on the quietest island getaway near NYC.
They recommend it:
What are you into?
- Bird watching paradise
- Hiking only trails
- Peaceful nature escape
- Family-friendly hiking
- Mashomack Preserve
- Shelter Island