Kings Park Hike & Bike Trail:
New York
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From www.smithtowninfo.com/news.cfm: The Kings Park Hike & Bike Trail was officially opened on December 16, 2003, at a ceremony attended by various Town of Smithtown, Suffolk County and New York State officials. The long awaited project took only six weeks to complete under the supervision of the Town of Smithtown Planning and Community Development Department.

The mile and a half trail runs along the old Kings Park Railroad spur from Old Dock Road, just north of Church Street, through the grounds of the former Kings Park Psychiatric Center to Nissequogue River State Park.

Work on this project was performed by the Landteck Group of Amityville, through a contract with the Town of Smithtown.
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A Short Walk to and from Mass Transit
By Tony in January, 2005
"This trail's primary trailhead is conveniently located within 2 blocks of the Kings Park Long Island Railroad station, making it an ideal recreational destination for those without access to an automobile. However, if you do want to drive here, plenty of parking is available in a church parking lot at the intersection of Church Street and Old Dock Road.

The trail is nicely paved, and thus suitable for walking, biking, jogging, and/or inline skating. There is one active public street crossing along the entire route. About 50 percent of the trail is lined with shade trees that should provide escape from the sun during warmer months. However, the other half is not; bring a hat and sunglasses if you intend on walking the entire route on a hot day!

The trail begins near the center of town and ends at a recreational field within a state park. Portable restrooms are located at the recreation field and several dining establishments are, of course, available within Kings Park’s business district.

This is a nice trail if you’re looking for something paved and not too long."
Trailhead on Old Dock Road near Church Street.
Trail Facts
Trail End Points: Smithtown (Old Dock Rd) to Smithtown (Nissequogue River State Park)
Counties: Suffolk
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Trail Category: Rail-Trail
Trail Surfaces: Asphalt
Trail Activities: Bike, Inline Skating, Wheelchair Accessible, Walking
TrailLink ID: 6017680

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