Welwyn Preserve County Park
The preserve is in Glen Cove, on the North Shore of Long Island. About 1 hour by car form New York City. Welwyn Preserve was originally Welwyn Estate, the estate of the industrialist Harold I. Pratt (built in 1906). The main house, Welwyn, was one of the Gold Coast Mansions. The trails were poorly maintained and there are no trail markings with many abandoned houses and numerous trees are spray painted. You will get a sense of being in the woods.There is a paved path off of the parking lot that will take you down to the beach.
Hike Rating: Peace of cake. Approximately 3 to 4 mile of trail (204-acre public nature reserve).
Cost: It is free to park and walk around. Not sure if they charge during the summer.
Location: 100 Crescent Beach Rd, Glen Cove, NY 11542
kids: Great for kids, plenty of space to run around.
Dogs: There was many dog in the park.
