HUNTINGTONH I K I N G I N

M A R K C U T H B E R T S O N

WHAT ISIT?

Just over an hour from New York City lies

some of the state's most beautiful outdoor

areas, open to the public for recreation.

The Town of Huntington has nearly 100

parks and 45 trails for a range of activities,

from walking, biking, horseback riding, and

yes, hiking.

WHYIS ITGOOD?

Not only is hiking fun, the activity has

benefits for the heart, mind and body.

According to research, hiking:

• Builds lower body strength

• Lowers risk of heart disease

• Improves blood sugar and blood pressure

• Improves balance

• Boosts your mood

Source: WebMD.com

WHO IS ITFOR?

Because of these benefits and the great

number of resources, there are options for

everyone to get involved and enjoy the

beauty of nature. It's an especially great

idea for families and pets. There are

handicapped accessible trails in the area as

well.

HOWCAN I GET STARTED?

The second edition of the Huntington

Trails Guide is available online via the

Town of Huntington's official website. The

guide details where the trails are located as

well as their surface quality and difficulty,

among other things.

Source: HuntingtonNY.gov

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