Clara's Woods–Ashley Schiff Park Preserve, 3 groves

2.3 mi · ▲ 81 ft · 48 min

Clara's Woods–Ashley Schiff Park Preserve, 3 groves is a 2.3-mile out-and-back near South Setauket, NY. The route passes Clara's Woods and Roth Pond before reaching Ashley Schiff Park Preserve at the turnaround, 1.1 miles in. It is mostly level, with 81 ft of elevation gain. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.

Elevation

0 mi154 – 207 ft2.5 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 40.89641, -73.12790
Nearest town South Setauket, NY

Directions

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Clara's Woods–Ashley Schiff Park Preserve, 3 groves

2.3 mi · ▲ 81 ft · 48 min

Elevation 153–208 ft

Out & Back

Trailhead: 40.89641, -73.12790

Weather Sep 5: sunrise 6:24 AM · sunset 7:20 PM

Transit-accessible: South P Lot stop 115 m from the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading N.
  2. 300 ftPass Clara's Woods.
  3. 300 ftTurn right onto Paul Simons Memorial Path, heading E.
  4. 450 ftTurn left, heading N.
  5. 0.9 miPass Roth Pond.
  6. 50 ftPass Ashley Schiff Park Preserve.
  7. 300 ftSharp left, heading W.
  8. 400 ftReach Clara's Woods, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  9. 0.5 miTurn right, heading S.
  10. 0.6 miTurn left, heading W.
  11. 50 ftArrive back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail surface

52% paved47% dirt1% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 6:24 AMSunset 7:20 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.9 mi in (~23 min). Leave by 6:38 PM for the 7:20 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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Good to know

  • Transit-accessible: South P Lot stop 115 m from the trailhead
  • Parking lot at the trailhead