junkman203 t1_jdzk71t wrote on March 28, 2023 at 10:29 AM

I always liked Cove Beach better. It has some nice lookouts. The beaches. And less goose poop on the trails.

Mianus River Park has more elevation variation if you like your ups and downs.

The Stamford Museum and Nature Center has a lot of trails as well.

I don't know if the Mianus River Gorge is open. It's off Long Ridge Road over the line in Bedford. That has several trails you can mix and match to set your distance.

IndustryIcy8026 OP t1_jdzm1l4 wrote on March 28, 2023 at 10:52 AM

I checked cove out the other day. I liked it as well but the one con for me was that there were few trees/little shade. Wish there was more active cleanup of the goose poop. Noticed it at cove as well.

I'll check out the others that you mentioned. Thanks!

urbanevol t1_jdzuak0 wrote on March 28, 2023 at 12:17 PM

There is a Cove Island nature sanctuary that is more shaded and less overrun with geese. It is across the marina from the main park, and past the ice rink and baseball field.

Mianus is also great. If you go further up into Bedford there is an even nicer stretch at Mianus River Gorge.

Madame_Medusa_ t1_jdzqw1y wrote on March 28, 2023 at 11:45 AM

Definitely check out Mianus. Fun name, great trails, and few people in the mornings.