Blydenburgh County Park Stump Pond Loop is a 9.8 kilometer heavily trafficked loop trail located near Smithtown, New York that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, trail running, and horses and is accessible year-round. Dogs and horses are also able to use this trail.
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Blydenburgh Lake, also known as Stump, New Mill or Weld's Pond, is located within Blydenburgh County Park in Smithtown. Fed by the headwaters of the Nissequogue River, it is one of the least developed and most picturesque ponds on Long Island.
Aquatic Plant Life:
In some years, this shallow mill pond becomes heavily vegetated with Hydrilla during the height of summer, which could make fishing very challenging to someone not used to fishing in such heavy plant cover.
For more information, visit DEC's Aquatic Invasive Species webpage.
Access:
A Suffolk County Green Key (link leaves DEC's website) is required for entry into the park and a seasonal parking fee may apply.
For more information call Blydenburgh County Park at (631) 854-3712 or go to Suffolk County Parks' website (link leaves DEC's website).
Access to the lake is via many dirt footpaths located around the perimeter of the lake.
Directions: There are two entrances to the park. The main entrance is off NYS Rt. 454 (Veterans Highway) across from the Denison Building in Hauppauge; the other is off New Mill Road just south of Jericho Turnpike (NYS Rt. 25) in Smithtown.
Boating Access: Suffolk County Parks rents rowboats seasonally, usually from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Call the park for further details. Additionally, hand launching of private boats is permitted, whenever the park is open, at the boat dock at the south end of the lake. Shoreline access is available and wading is permitted. The park is closed from dawn to dusk.
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