What is a Greenway Trail?
A greenway trail is a corridor of protected open space constructed for conservation and recreational purposes. Greenways are sometimes called greenbelts and provide a safe, natural environment for a variety of activities, such as walking, hiking and biking. In some communities, greenways are used as alternative paths to commuting to school, work or just getting around. Why build a Greenway in our area? During the 1960s, the State Department of Transportation acquired a 3.3-mile stretch of property for a Route 25A Bypass that would alleviate traffic in the East Setauket and Port Jefferson Village area. This undeveloped 150 foot corridor began on Route 25A near the Setauket Post Office and reached to Hallock Road near the Blockbuster store in Port Jefferson Station. More than a decade ago, members of the Civic Association of the Setaukets and government officials began working together to determine how best to use this stretch of public property. This three-mile area includes old growth
