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Hempstead Lake State Park loop from Rockville Centre

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Hempstead Lake State Park loop from Rockville Centre

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Hempstead Lake State Park loop from Rockville Centre

00:52

7.95km

20m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 12, 2026

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2.91 km

Hempstead Lake State Park

Highlight • Lake

Good size lake here with trails and paths and fields. Popular spot when the weather is good. I wouldn't really recommend the lake loop on a road bike, though: pavement is uneven and turns to dirt near the north end. Lake Drive is the most pleasant part. Bonus: this is a reliable spot to see nesting Great-horned Owls in early springtime.

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5.89 km

Observation deck at Hempstead Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hempstead Lake State Park is a multi-use facility that has children's playgrounds, basketball courts, and paths for horseback riding, biking and hiking. There are also picnic areas and an observation deck overlooking Hempstead Lake.

Tip by

7.12 km

McDonald Pond

Lake

7.49 km

South Pond

Lake

7.95 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.65 km

2.34 km

2.06 km

740 m

128 m

Surfaces

2.80 km

2.62 km

2.37 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 15 July

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Hempstead Lake State Park loop from Rockville Centre

Hempstead Lake State Park

Observation deck at Hempstead Lake

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