Avalon Hiking Trails — Attraction in Town of Smithtown

Confusing and Potentially Unsafe – Proceed with Caution Avalon Park has some potential, but it's currently marred by a lack of clear signage and what felt like unsafe conditions. Getting into the park was a guessing game; there are no signs to direct you to the entrance, and once you finally stumble upon it, parking signs are completely absent, leaving you to wonder if you're even in the right place. Once inside, the confusion continues. The signs within the park are poorly placed and difficult to interpret, making navigation a challenge. Adding to the discomfort, there are no public toilets available, which is a significant oversight for any park hoping to attract visitors. The most concerning aspect, however, was the condition of some of the trails. We encountered several trees that looked precariously close to falling, especially after a recent storm. This creates a genuine safety hazard, and honestly, it felt like a bit of a "trap" given the lack of clear warnings or apparent maintenance. While the natural setting has its charm, these issues make Avalon Park a frustrating and potentially risky experience. Be careful if you...

Free, not crowded and zero noise. This is a heaven for a dog walk even it’s about 1.5 hr drive out. Long island can be long and big.

We came here for a walk before visiting family and the town is so quiet. Surround by beautiful and expensive homes, we took a walk here with our new pup.

If you have a car, come here. The trail is short and easy. You get to see squirrels haha. And some other animals along the way. Make sure to pick up poop and bring some water. There is NO bathroom for human and pet.

Parking is easy. We spent about 2 hours...

It was a very nice hike, I would gladly like to come back here again in the future. We definitely came here at the wrong time since most of the trails were wet, Muddy and still covered in snow but it was still a good time. Next time we come we need to write a letter to put in the cartas al cielo. But there is also an observatory that is open on clear nights. I will most definitely be back...