• 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 »

Summer Twilight Trek

Fire Island Wilderness hike
The first 7 miles of the Fire Island Summer Twilight Trek take you past the 1380-acre Otis Pike Fire Island High Dune Wilderness. With each mile you hike down the beach, you can expect to see fewer and fewer people until you reach Watch Hill.
 

Friday - June 29, 2012

The Summer Twilight Trek is a 9-hour, non-stop, 13-mile hike beginning at the Wilderness Visitor Center and ending at Cherry Grove. The Twilight Trek is open to anyone who can meet the physical demands of the program: walking thirteen miles in nine 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?

Redwing blackbird

Located on the Atlantic migratory flyway, Fire Island National Seashore is recognized as a globally important bird area. More...