🌤 Weather at Trail View State Park by season
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26–71 °F | 56–85 °F | 31–76 °F | 16–41 °F |
Each range runs from the coldest monthly average low to the warmest monthly average high in that season (1991-2020 climate normals), measured at Walden 1 Ese, 7 mi away, elevation 380 ft. Conditions at the park can differ from the station, especially where elevation differs — check a forecast before you go.
Long Island’s Multi-Use Trail System — Hiking, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking Through Wooded Glacial Hills, Greenbelt Connection, Cold Spring Harbor NY
Trail View State Park is a state park in Cold Spring Harbor, Suffolk County, New York, on Long Island’s North Shore. The park features multi-use trails through wooded glacial moraine hills for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking, scenic routes through mixed hardwood and pine forest with surprising elevation changes, direct connections to the Long Island Greenbelt Trail system for extended through-hikes, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in winter, abundant wildlife including deer, foxes, and songbirds, and a quiet wooded nature retreat between the North Shore communities and Long Island Expressway.
Trail View is Long Island’s wooded escape — the glacial hills of the North Shore moraine create surprisingly rugged terrain with real elevation changes that feel far from suburban Long Island. The mixed hardwood and pine forests provide year-round shade and spectacular fall foliage on the multi-use trail network.
The park connects to the Long Island Greenbelt Trail, allowing longer through-hikes across the North Shore hills from Cold Spring Harbor to Sunken Meadow State Park. Equestrians and mountain bikers share the wider trails while hikers enjoy narrower footpaths.
Things to Do
- Hiking — wooded trails, glacial terrain
- Horseback riding — multi-use trails
- Mountain biking — rolling moraine hills
- Greenbelt connection — extended through-hikes
- Cross-country skiing — winter trails
- Fall foliage — hardwood forest color
- Nature study — deer, fox, songbirds
Park Information
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Cold Spring Harbor, Suffolk County, NY |
| Terrain | Glacial moraine — wooded hills |
| Trails | Multi-use — hike, ride, bike |
| Connections | Long Island Greenbelt Trail |
| Managed By | NY State Parks |
| Coordinates | 40.8308° N, 73.4469° W |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you ride horses at Trail View State Park?
Yes — Trail View State Park in Cold Spring Harbor, Long Island, offers multi-use trails for horseback riding, hiking, and mountain biking through wooded glacial moraine hills on the North Shore. The park connects directly to the Long Island Greenbelt Trail for extended through-hikes to Sunken Meadow State Park. Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are available in winter. The surprisingly rugged glacial terrain offers a genuine wooded nature retreat on Long Island.
Last updated: May 2026
Make it a road trip: Pair a visit with Storm King State Park (a short drive away) or Hudson Highlands State Park (a short drive away).
🐾 Dogs & Pets at Trail View State Park
- Pets allowed? statewide rule
- Pets are permitted in most state parks and campgrounds (maximum two pets per site where allowed), but policies vary by park and some parks prohibit pets entirely.
- Leash rule statewide rule
- Leash no longer than 6 ft required, pet under control at all times
- Beaches & swim areas statewide rule
- Pets are not permitted on guarded beaches, boardwalks, pools or spray-grounds
- Cabins & lodging statewide rule
- No uniform statewide rule — pets are prohibited in buildings and most cabins, but some parks designate pet-friendly cabin areas (e.g. Letchworth Cabin Area C); check with the individual park
- Statewide exceptions statewide rule
- Proof of rabies vaccination required upon request; maximum two pets per campsite; some parks (e.g. Wildwood State Park) do not allow pets at all
Are dogs allowed at Trail View State Park?
Pets are permitted in most state parks and campgrounds (maximum two pets per site where allowed), but policies vary by park and some parks prohibit pets entirely. Individual parks can post stricter rules — check signage on arrival.
Rules verified July 2026 via parks.ny.gov. More: New York state parks guide · Dog rules in all 50 states compared
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