I joke that my “hiking shoes” are put to good use on the soft sand, and to climb over jetties. Â Another opportunity for a decent hike is along the marsh side of Stone Harbor point. Â This is the best time of year to explore the paths…before the bugs arrive!
A few tips: Â Sections of the path are accessible only at low tide; the paths can be muddy- best after a few dry days; and wear sturdy shoes (you are often walking over bay reeds).
Start at the parking lot at 123rd Street- and walk down the clam shell path. Â There are 2 observation decks- one on the right hand side along the path, and the other on a path that wraps around to the right (toward the bay). Â If you continue to follow the path around (sections are muddy), you will exit at the street end of 122nd and Third Avenue.
Of course, a long walk along the beach side of the point is always worthwhile (plenty of open space even with the restricted bird nesting areas).
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