Orient Beach State Park Trail

The walk

Long narrow barrier on Gardiners Bay. Trail runs the length of the park past a globally rare maritime red cedar forest to the Long Beach Bar Lighthouse (the 'Bug Light'). Osprey, marsh hawks, and piping plovers.

Access & parking

NY-25 east to the literal end; Orient Beach State Park is the terminus.

Parking: State park lot; free off-season, $8 in season.

What to bring

• Water
• Binoculars
• Bug spray (greenheads)

Plan the visit

• Best season: spring fall
• Dogs: Allowed
• Bikes: Allowed
• Features: Bay view, Salt marsh, Historic

Sources

• NY State Parks — Orient Beach