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Fire Island National Seashore
Bicycling Information
 

You may ride your bike to several entry points for Fire Island National Seashore, but designated bike routes are not yet fully established on Long Island. (Bicycles are currently not permitted to be ridden across the bridge to Robert Moses State Park.)

A few bicycle lockers are located on Long Island near some of the LIRR train stations. (An MTA bicycle permit is required to carry your bike on the train, and there are some restrictions.)

Ferries to Fire Island (see Directions) may charge an additional fee or may require that bicycles be shipped separately on a freight boat.

On Fire Island, you may ride your bike on established routes designated for off-road motor vehicle travel. Bicycles are not permitted in the Otis Pike Fire Island High Dune Wilderness area, on boardwalks, at marinas and in some communities. There are currently no specially designated bicycle routes within Fire Island National Seashore.

You will usually find public restrooms where there are public beaches, but public facilities are not available in most Fire Island communities. In the off-season, facilities are even harder to find.

Certain Federal and New York State vehicle and traffic laws apply to bicycles. Remember that sandy surfaces can be difficult to travel on. Always ride safely and wear your helmet! 

Segment of Fire Island National Seashore brochure map.
Fire Island Map
Get your bearings on this digital copy of Fire Island National Seashore's park folder map.
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Coral-pink sunrise over low, dark silhouette of the island, a sliver of calm bay water to the left and gentle ocean waves to the right.  

Did You Know?
Barrett Beach/Talisman is one of the narrowest parts of 32-mile-long Fire Island. You can easily walk from one side of the island to the other—bay to ocean—in 5 minutes or less.
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Last Updated: August 06, 2007 at 12:00 EST