• Miles of uncrowded white sandy beaches extend to the horizon, separating the clear blue ocean and undulating grass-covered dunes.

    Fire Island

    National Seashore New York

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  • More Park Facilities Reopen During May 2013

    Watch Hill and Sailors Haven marinas open May 10. Limited ferry service from Sayville to Sailors Haven resumes May 13 and ferries from Patchogue to Watch Hill start on May 18. Remaining park facilities to reopen by May 25, 2013. More »

Fall Twilight Trek

Group on trail through swale at Sailors Haven.
Experience Fire Island at a quieter time of year, during late September. On the Fall Twilight Trek, you'll explore a variety of barrier island habitats, as well as the western communities of Fire Island.
 

Saturday - September 21, 2013

 

The Fall Twilight Trek is a seven hour, non-stop, nine mile hike beginning at the Fire Island Pines and ending at the Fire Island Lighthouse. The Twilight Trek is open to anyone who can meet the physical demands of the program: walking nine miles in seven hours, walking long distances in loose sand and being exposed to the elements including the sun, wind and possibly rain. Registration is required as space is limited. Applications are accepted on a first come, first served basis.

 

Explore your National Seashore. Register Today!

For more information or to request an application please contact the Office of Interpretation at 631-687-4780 or e-mail us.

  • Fire Island Trek Fire Island Trek

    explores a variety of features and facilities in the park and Fire Island communities. Read More

Did You Know?

Two boats side-by-side on the water.

Many boating accidents and drownings are alcohol-related. National Park Service rangers and other officers conduct safe boating checks and enforce boating under the influence (BUI) laws on the Great South Bay. More...