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Everything you need to know before you goStarting Point
The Valley Stream State Park is located in New York. To get to the start of the trails, take exit 15A off of the Southern State Parkway and head east on Sunrise Highway. The park entrance will be on your right.
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- Hiking shoes Essential
- → Salomon Elixir Tour Mid WP · 203.38 $
- Layered clothing Essential
- Rain jacket Essential
- Trekking poles
- → Black Diamond Trail Ergo Cork · 69.99 $
- Headlamp
- → Petzl Actik Core 625 · 103.95 $
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