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Hiking sites: Take a walk on the wild side

Quick ReadTake a hike. It's a great way to give your dog some exercise and mental stimulation.

A dog romps through a pile of leaves.

Photo credit: Handout | A dog romps through a pile of leaves.

Take a hike. It's a great way to give your dog some exercise and mental stimulation. ("Look ... a squirrel!") Though Long Island can be profoundly dog-unfriendly when it comes to public places, there are pockets of nature where canines are permitted, most of them in Suffolk County.

Here are five local trails from Doug Gelbert's "Doggin' Long Island: The 30 Best Places to Hike With Your Dog...

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