For those of you looking for a less intense and more serene hike, you’ll definitely enjoy the Montauk Lake Trail. Half pavement, half gravel, this is a great trail for the whole family to enjoy.
As you start to make your way around the trail, let the sights and sounds of nature melt the stresses of your life away. Only then will be become one with nature and truly appreciate the natural beauty of the world.
While it may not be as long or as vigorous a hike as the Pine Ridge Trail, it holds just as much excitement. Not only does this trail offer spectacular views of Montauk Lake but during this hike you’ll be able to see many different animals. This trail is home to an active beaver damn, countless birds and if you’re lucky, you may even see the magnificent Blue Heron.
One of my favorite parts of the trail is the pier. Here you can see countless turtles spread out along a log out in the water and, if you’re lucky, see a family of muskrats swim around the lake. But like the Pine Ridge Trail, make sure to watch out for snakes!
Some of my favorite childhood memories that I remember include all of the times my grandfather would visit from St. Louis and he would take my older brother and me to Montauk. Before we left, we would always make time to walk the Montauk Lake Trail. In fact, to this very day, every time I visit Montauk State Park, I always make sure to take a walk around the Montauk Lake Trail for old times’ sake.
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