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South Fork · Westhampton

Cupsogue Beach County Park Outer Beach Trail

2.8 miles · Moderate · Sand · Suffolk County

The walk

Outer-beach walk from the Cupsogue parking lot west along the dune line toward Moriches Inlet. Piping plovers and least terns in summer (ropes off nest zones), shorebird mecca in fall migration.

Access & parking

From Westhampton Beach, Dune Road west to its terminus at the park.

Parking: Suffolk County Parks fee lot, $10 nonresident day-use.

What to bring

  • Water
  • Sun protection
  • Binoculars

Plan the visit

  • Best season: fall winter
  • Dogs: Allowed
  • Bikes: Not allowed
  • Features: Ocean view, Dunes, Salt marsh

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