20 miles – moderate – varied – CALL: Tammy, 631-896-1409, between 6-9 PM to register.  

Our “Annual N-S on the N-S Trail” Hike! We’ll meet at the south end of the trail, then leave some cars and drive the rest to Cold Spring Harbor, where we’ll hike the full north-south length of the Nassau-Suffolk Greenbelt Trail. Full details when you call to register. This is a full day hike, so staying together is important—please be willing to hike at leader’s pace, even if slower than you usually like to go. Bring water, lunch, trail snacks, and determination. Heavy rain cancels, light rain does not; call morning of hike if unsure.  Take NY-135 to the Merrick Road exit.  Head east about a mile and make a left onto Ocean Ave just before the lake. Park on Ocean Ave. close to Merrick Rd.

9:30 AM – 6.5 miles – moderate – varied to hilly – E: Sal, sailingsals60@gmail.com.

A moderately paced hike along the hilly bluffs of Sunken Meadow and the Nissequogue River features picturesque views of the Long Island Sound, and Connecticut. Bring water, snacks and a smile. Restrooms at Sunken Meadow and Nissequogue River Park have been open. Hiking shoes are recommended. Heavy rain cancels; light rain does not. Take Sunken Meadow Pkwy. north to Exit SM4E. Head east on Pulaski Rd. (which changes into Old Dock Rd.) At the 5th traffic light make a right onto St. Johnland Rd. After 1/2 mile, turn right onto Kings Park Blvd, opposite Nissequogue River State Park entrance. Park in the 1st parking lot adjacent to 213 Kings Park Blvd. Optional lunch afterwards.

10:00 AM – 5 miles – moderate – varied – Info: Rick, 631-275-8539, E: richardwhalen@optonline.net.

Join us for a hike of the first section of a new Montauk trail, the North Neck Trail, thence on into the Culloden Point Preserve. Beautiful terrain all around. Consult a map for driving directions: the start point is off the beaten track. Meet on Glenmore Avenue, Montauk, between intersections with North Filmore Road and Fentwood Road.  Park on road shoulder.   Bring snacks, liquids & tick protection. 

11:00 AM ­– 3.2 miles ­– easy to moderate – varied – Info: Fred, 516-702-4213 or ffriedberg12@gmail.com.

This is a beautiful preserve with a large pond and many streams. Our path through the woods will be 3 leisurely miles or so on rooted hilly paths and will incorporate parts of various trails. Parking is limited (about 25 parking spaces) so attendance is limited. Parking fee. From Sunken Meadow Pkwy. go east on NY 25 about 3 miles to Caleb Smith Park on the north side of the road. From the east take NY 25 through Smithtown to entrance on right. Bring water. Rain cancels. We will meet at the main house in view of parking lot. 

9:30 AM – 6 miles – moderate – varied/hilly – Info: Tom I., 631-793-4011 or E: Greencay631@gmail.com.

Enjoy a morning hike at this beautiful park that encompasses Stump Pond and the New Mill Historic District; the hike will include a portion of the Greenbelt’s L.I. Trail; bring water, insect/tick protection; rain cancels; meet at south entrance of Blydenburgh County Park, opposite county offices along Veterans Memorial Highway (NY 454), park in lot to the right as you pass the entrance booth.

10:30 AM – 4 to 5 miles – moderate – hilly – Info:  Carol, 631-223-3427 or E: arolmu@aol.com.

We will explore the wooded trails and open fields of this beautiful arboretum; afterwards, check out the greenhouses if you wish; from Northern Blvd. (NY 25A) in Brookville, take Wolver Hollow Rd; make right turn on Chicken Valley Rd. to a right turn onto Planting Fields Rd; entrance on right; Bring water and snack. Meet in parking lot near entrance. There may be a parking fee, or free with Empire Passport. Rain cancels.

10:00 A.M. -4 miles-easy-varied- Info: Janet, 631-288-6884 before 9:00 P.M.

We will walk part of the Red Trail in Sarnoff Preserve to Cranberry Bog Preserve and back; bring water and snack; meet at DEC parking lot off C.R. 63 (Lake Ave.); from downtown Riverhead traffic circle, go south on C.R. 63 to a left turn down access road just south of Maynard Ave.; from NY 27 Exit 61 go north on C.R.51, bear right onto C.R. 63, continue 1.3 miles to DEC parking area on your right; look for DEC brown sign; rain cancels.

10.00 AM – 4 to 5 miles-moderate - flat - E: Sal, sailingsals60@gmail.com,

A moderately fast hike over gently varied terrain paralleling the river, opening to a picturesque beach with scenic views of Moriches Bay and Fire Island National Seashore; after hiking along the beach we will return to the trails to complete the loop; hiking shoes recommended; bring ample water, snacks and a smile; binoculars/cameras for wildlife viewing optional; heavy rain cancels, light rain does not; from L.I.E. Exit 68 or NY 27 Exit 58S, take William Floyd Parkway south to Montauk Hwy. (C.R. 80); turn left, and in 2.9 miles keep right to stay on Montauk; continue another 2.1 miles to Kalers Pond Park parking lot, opposite Terrell River Park; optional lunch afterwards; GPS: 1 Chet Swezey Rd, Center Moriches. No parking fee. Restrooms may be closed. Heavy rain cancels, light rain does not. Optional lunch afterwards.

10:00 AM – 5 miles – moderate – varied – Info: Rick, 631-275-8539, E: richardwhalen@optonline.net.

Explore the easternmost end of Montauk, in beautiful woods with wetlands, streams, and trail bridges. We will pass the secluded Money Pond, where Capt. William Kidd is alleged to have buried treasure. (He didn’t, actually.)  Meet at Point Woods trailhead, roadside parking on Camp Hero Road, Montauk. Bring snacks, liquids & tick protection.

11:00 AM – 2.7 miles – easy – flat – Info: Fred, 516-702-4213 or ffriedberg12@gmail.com.

Hike will loop around the edge of the park along a cove off Flanders Bay and the Peconic River. Beautiful views of Flanders Bay.  Restrooms usually open. The park is on the east side of C.R. 105, north of NY 24 and south of NY 25, just north of Indian Island Golf Course. Park in the woody area on the right across from the first restroom building on your left. Bring water. Rain cancels.

9:30 AM – 5 miles- moderate, flat – Info: Tom I., 631-793-4011, or E: Greencay631@gmail.com.

We will meet at the north entrance gate to Connetquot State Park Preserve (walk in- no cars) and hike a portion of the L.I. Trail to the fish hatchery and back; bring water, insect/tick protection; rain cancels; from the L. I.  Expressway take Exit 58 south onto Veterans Memorial Highway (NY 454), continue about 1 ½  miles to the park entrance- just past the intersection with Connetquot Ave. (look for traffic light and crosswalk), park along the right side of the road on the grass area adjacent to shoulder; from Sunrise Highway and points east, take Veterans Memorial Highway north about 6 miles to the intersection with Connetquot Ave., make a U turn at traffic signal and head south on Veterans Highway a short distance and park to the right.

9:30 AM – 6 miles – moderate – flat, some sand – E: Sal, sailingsals60@gmail.com,

Join us for a walk at Fire Island National Seashore to the Lighthouse and beyond towards Atlantique; we’ll wind through quaint beach towns along streets, boardwalks and some beaches (tides permitting) before returning; sneakers will suffice for this hike; heavy rain cancels, light rain does not; take Robert Moses Causeway south to end; from the traffic circle, take 2nd right towards Parking Field 5; meet at east end of Field 5 near the boardwalk entrance. Possible parking fee. Optional lunch afterwards.

1:00 PM – 4 miles – easy – flat – Info: Kathie, 631-682-5133 (call or text).

We will leisurely explore two trails in the pine barrens of this county park in Sayville. Heavy rain cancels. Meet at park entrance on Broadway Avenue. Eastbound, take NY 27 to Exit 50, continue in service road to Broadway Ave., turn right to park, ¼ mile on left; Westbound, take NY 27 Exit 51, stay left in service road to Broadway Ave., turn left to park; Parking is limited-Overflow parking on Broadway Ave. or side street opposite entrance. We will meet in the parking lot.

10:00 AM – 3-4 miles –moderate ­­– some hills – Info: Rick, 631-275-8539, E: richardwhalen@optonline.net.

Experience the beauty of Cedar Point County Park’s woods in springtime. The oaks should be budding out with subtle shades of pale green, pink, and yellow. In part we will hike along Hedges Banks, overlooking Gardiner’s Bay. This is a joint hike of the East Hampton Trails Preservation Society, Southampton Trails Preservation Society, and Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference.  Meet at the entrance parking area, Cedar Point County Park, off Cedar Point Road in East Hampton’s Northwest Woods. Bring snacks, liquids & tick protection. 

10:00 AM – 4.5 to 5 miles – moderate – flat – E: Sal, sailingsals60@gmail.com,

Meet at the gazebo near the Main House for a brisk hike in this South Shore hidden jewel encompassing 690 acres along the picturesque Connetquot River; bring water, snacks, and a smile; trail shoes recommended; heavy rain cancels, light rain does not; Take Southern State Pkwy. Exit 45E, continue east on Montauk Hwy. 1/2 mile to entrance on the right, or NY 27 to Connetquot Ave., turn south, to Montauk Hwy. and left to the Arboretum; GPS: 440 Montauk Hwy, Great River. Optional lunch afterwards.

11:00 AM – 3 miles – easy – flat – Info: Fred, 516-702-4213 or ffriedberg12@gmail.com.

Quogue Wildlife Refuge is a 305-acre non-profit nature preserve with ponds and diverse wildlife that was founded in 1934. No fee. From NY 27, take Exit 64S, head south on C.R. 104 2 miles, and turn right onto Old Country Road. Go 0.7 mile to entrance on the right side. (Park in dirt area on left of road.) From L.I.E. Exit 70, go right onto C.R. 111 and continue to NY 27; go east to Exit 64 and continue as above. Rain cancels.

9:00 AM – 5.3 miles – fast – hilly – Info: Tammy, 631-896-1409, between 6-9 PM.  

We’ll do the first few miles of the Nassau-Suffolk Greenbelt Trail by continuing past NY 108 to Stillwell Lane, then retracing our steps.  This trail has some nice hills to make sure we get a great workout. Bring water and trail snacks. A hiking pole is recommended. Heavy rain cancels, light rain does not; call morning of hike if unsure. Meet at the Nassau-Suffolk Greenbelt trailhead on Harbor Rd. (NY 25A), in the unpaved parking lot adjacent to the Cold Spring Harbor Library.

8:00 AM – 15K – 11-minute mile pace (or whatever you’d like) – 750 feet of vert –

CALL or E: David, 631-724-3455, reisfield@ligreenbelt.org.

Been a while since on this track. It is where the Greenbelt’s Manorville Hills 15K took place for a few years (probably will be back in 2025). The Greenbelt will provide bagels and coffee at the finish of the run. Meet at the overflow parking lot (near the horse mounting platform) in the park to sign in. Park entrance is on north/east side of Captain Daniel Roe Highway (C.R.111). Please contact me before the run to best determine amount of food/drink to bring.

8:00 AM – about 25 miles – fast – varied - Info: Jeff, 631-902-3156, or E: jeffgreenberger@mac.com.

Wanna supersize that?  Our usual quick time march—just juiced up by popular demand!  We’ll blast along plenty of familiar stretches of trail in both state and country parklands on both sides of 104, with an easy bail-out at just about the halfway point if you come to your senses.  Meet at the parking lot/Pine Barrens information kiosk on NY 104 (Quogue Riverhead Rd). Bring lots of water and snacks and dope up against the ticky menace; fast pace for strong walkers; one stop for lunch at the halfway point; inclement weather cancels, so call or text to be sure!

10:00 AM – 3-4 miles – easy – flat – Info: Kathie, 631-682-5133 (call or text).

Meet at the gazebo near the parking lot for a leisurely walk around beautiful gardens, ponds and along the Connetquot River in Bayard Cutting Arboretum and see what’s in   bloom. Trails may be muddy. Optional lunch in the Café. Rain cancels. From Southern State Parkway Exit 45E, go east on Montauk Hwy. about ½ mile to entrance on right. $8 parking fee, or free with Empire Passport.

10.00 AM – 4 to 5 miles-moderate - flat - E: Sal, sailingsals60@gmail.com,

A moderately fast hike over gently varied terrain paralleling the river, opening to a picturesque beach with scenic views of Moriches Bay and Fire Island National Seashore; after hiking along the beach we will return to the trails to complete the loop; hiking shoes recommended; bring ample water, snacks and a smile; binoculars/cameras for wildlife viewing optional; heavy rain cancels, light rain does not; from L.I.E. Exit 68 or NY 27 Exit 58S, take William Floyd Parkway south to Montauk Hwy. (C.R. 80); turn left, and in 2.9 miles keep right to stay on Montauk; continue another 2.1 miles to Kalers Pond Park parking lot, opposite Terrell River Park; optional lunch afterwards; GPS: 1 Chet Swezey Rd, Center Moriches. No parking fee. Restrooms may be closed. Heavy rain cancels, light rain does not. Optional lunch afterwards.

9:30 AM – 5 to 6 miles – moderate – hilly – Info George 516-249-5041.

Join us for a walk on the ‘Red Dot’ side of West Hills County Park. While most walk the wonderful Walt Whitman Trail, let’s dare to be different for once and take a loop on the Red Dot Trail and beyond at the north end of the park. Bring water, rain cancels. Take Round Swamp Road north from the L.I.E. to High Hold Drive. Make a right turn on High Hold and proceed up the hill to the parking area on the left side of the road.

10:00 AM – 4.5 to 5 miles – moderate – E: Sal, sailingsals60@gmail.com,

Explore several trails in the pine barrens of this county park, featuring the Sans Souci Lakes and abundant wildlife; bring water, snacks and a smile; hiking shoes recommended; heavy rain cancels, light rain does not; no restroom facilities available; meet at the Bayport trailhead; from NY 27 Exit 50 eastbound or Exit 51 westbound, go south on Broadway Ave. to Montauk Hwy.; go left about 1/4 mile, and left again onto Lakeview Ave. (Girl Scout Way), opposite Speedway Gas; Sans Souci trailhead sign will be on your left after about 1/4 mile); park on the park side and meet at sign; GPS: Use 468 Lakeview Ave, Bayport. Optional lunch afterwards.

10:00 AM – 5 to 6 miles – moderate – varied – Info:  Carol, 631-223-3427 or E: arolmu@aol.com.

Please join me as we hike the various trails including part of the Greenbelt Nassau/Suffolk trail through Bethpage.  Please bring water, snacks and bug spray.  Rain cancels.  Fee or free with Empire Passport.  If you'd like to stay afterward bring lunch in the picnic area.  We will meet in the parking lot by the picnic area.  Take NY135 (Seaford/Oyster Bay Expwy) to Powell Ave., Exit 8.    Go east just around the curve to Bethpage SP entrance.  Follow signs to Picnic area past the booth.

11:00 AM – 3.2 miles – flat – easy – Info: Fred, 516-702-4213 or ffriedberg12@gmail.com.

Explore a National Wildlife Refuge with excellent view of the Carmans River and marshes. From L.I.E. Exit 68 or NY 27 Exit 58,  go south on William Floyd Parkway, C.R. 80 (Montauk Highway). Go west (right) to the first traffic light at Smith Road, then left about ½ mile to refuge entrance. Bring water. Rain cancels. Meet in parking lot.

10:00 AM – 4 miles – moderate – varied – Info: Rick, 631-275-8539, E: richardwhalen@optonline.net.

On Memorial Day join us for a hike and stroll through the former Camp Hero, which was from 1942 to 1981 the largest military base ever operational in East Hampton Town. This isn’t only military history. The State Parks trails in Camp Hero feature more than a half dozen bridges over the area’s numerous running brooks. Meet at Point Woods trailhead, roadside parking on Camp Hero Road, Montauk.  Bring snacks, liquids & tick protection. 

8:30 AM – 12 miles – moderate – hilly.  Info: Tammy, 631-896-1409, between 6-9 PM. 

We will do an out-and-back from the Trail View parking lot all the way to Cold Spring Harbor Library and back. This is not a hike for those who have not hiked in a while. Bring water, lunch, and trail snacks. A hiking pole is recommended. Heavy rain cancels, light rain may limit the length of the hike; call morning of hike if unsure.  From L.I.E) Exit 44N, merge onto NY 135 north toward Syosset. Take Exit 14 E (NY 25 or Jericho Turnpike) toward Woodbury. Continue to the Trail View parking lot on your left just east of the Stop and Shop.

9:30 AM – 6 miles – moderate – flat, some sand – E: Sal, sailingsals60@gmail.com,

Join us for a walk at Fire Island National Seashore to the Lighthouse and beyond towards Atlantique; we’ll wind through quaint beach towns along streets, boardwalks and some beaches (tides permitting) before returning; sneakers will suffice for this hike; heavy rain cancels, light rain does not; take Robert Moses Causeway south to end; from the traffic circle, take 2nd right towards Parking Field 5; meet at east end of Field 5 near the boardwalk entrance. Possible parking fee. Optional lunch afterwards.

11:00 AM – 3.5 miles – moderate – hilly – Info: Fred, 516-702-4213 or ffriedberg12@gmail.com.

We will walk the boardwalk, then hike along the bluffs high above Long Island Sound. Great views from the bluffs. Take Sunken Meadow Parkway north to the park (end of parkway). From NY 25A west of Kings Park, take exit to the park. Entrance fee, or free with Empire Pass. Wear hiking shoes. Bring water. Rain cancels. We will meet in front of the main building, Field 1 (straight ahead)..

10:00 AM – 6 miles – moderate – flat – Info: Carol , 631-223-3427 or E: arolmu@aol.com.

We will hike up the west side of the park past the backyards of the neighboring houses, checking out the horses in the paddocks. Then we will head to Bunce's Bridge and come back along the river's edge and pick up the Red Trail. Perhaps go to lunch at Bayard Cutting Arboretum afterwards. Meet in main parking lot; north side of NY 27. Heavy rain cancels. Fee or free with Empire Passport. From the west take NY 27 Exit 47A (Oakdale/Bohemia Rd.) and follow U-turn sign to go west on NY 27 to park entrance on right. From east park entrance is on right past Oakdale/Bohemia Rd.

9:30 AM – 4-5 miles – moderate – varied – Info: George, 516-249-5041.

Enjoy a weekday walk through the rolling terrain of the Muttontown Preserve, one of Nassau County’s finest. Bring water and insect spray. Rain cancels. Meet at the equestrian parking lot; from L.I.E. Exit 41 (NY 106) go north about 2 ½ miles past Muttontown Rd. entrance is on left.  From NY 25 A go south of NY 106 about ¾ mile and entrance will be on right.

1:00 PM – 5 miles – moderate – flat – Info: Kathie, 631-682-5133 (call or text).

We will take a moderately-paced hike round the lake and explore a flat hiking trail to Southards Pond, where we will stop to have a snack; bring water and snack; rain or cancels; $8 parking fee, or free with Empire Passport. From So. St. Pky. Exit 38, follow signs into Belmont Lake State Park; meet on west side of cashier's booth near comfort stations.

10:00 AM – 4.5 to 5 miles – moderate – flat – E: Sal, sailingsals60@gmail.com,

Meet at the gazebo near the Main House for a brisk hike in this South Shore hidden jewel encompassing 690 acres along the picturesque Connetquot River; bring water, snacks, and a smile; trail shoes recommended; heavy rain cancels, light rain does not; Take Southern State Pkwy. Exit 45E, continue east on Montauk Hwy. 1/2 mile to entrance on the right, or NY 27 to Connetquot Ave., turn south, to Montauk Hwy. and left to the Arboretum; GPS: 440 Montauk Hwy, Great River. Heavy rain cancels, light rain does not. Optional lunch afterwards.

10:00 AM – 5 miles – moderate – some hills – Info: Rick, 631-275-8539, E: richardwhalen@optonline.net.

Enjoy an early summer ramble through fields and woods. Peconic Land Trust’s Stony Hill Preserves features rolling hills and beauti-ful beech woods. The fields and farms of the Land Trust’s Deborah Ann Light Preserve offer an equally delightful backdrop to a morning’s hike.  Meet n road shoulder of Abraham’s Path, about 1/4 mile north of Town Lane, Amagansett.  Bring snacks, liquids & tick protection. 

11:00 AM – 2.5 to 3 miles – flat – easy – Info: Fred, 516-702-4213 or ffriedberg12@gmail.com.

Enjoy the serenity of a walk among the trees of the pinetum or among the rhododendrons. Trails may be muddy. Bring water. Rain cancels. From Southern State Parkway, Exit 45E, go east on Montauk Highway, about ½ mile to entrance on right. From the east, take NY 27 to Connetquot Avenue, go south to Montauk Hwy, and left to entrance. Parking fee, or free with Empire Pass. Meet at the gazebo near the parking lot.

1:00 PM – 2.5 miles – easy – mostly flat – Info: Tom I., 631-793-4011, or Greencay631@gmail.com.

A first on our schedule. A light hike that encompasses the historic J. Roosevelt estate along Brown's River; after the hike, visit the National Register-listed estate house (tours usually available) or have a glass of wine at a small vineyard on a portion of the original estate property; bring water, insect/tick protection; rain cancels; From Sunrise Highway (NY 27) take exit 49 south onto Lakeland Avenue (becomes Railroad Ave.) about 1.8 miles to Main Street, make a left and then a quick, slight right onto South Main Street (becomes Middle Road), go about ½  mile to park entrance on the left, right before small bridge; proceed to site on dirt road, stay straight at fork, go past large barn on left; address: 299 Middle Rd., Sayville.

9:00 AM – about 11 miles – fast – varied – Info: Jeff, 631-902-3156, or E: jeffgreenberger@mac.com.

See the summer starting both in the woods and out in the wetlands, with our usual diet of forest tunnel walking nicely leavened by some miles on the scenic flanks of Flanders Bay. Could be buggy out in the Hubbard Marsh, so dope up! Meet at Spinney Rd. trail parking on NY 24; from L.I.E. Exit 71, at foot of exit, turn right onto NY 24; stay on 24 straight through the traffic circle in Riverhead, head for Hampton Bays; Spinney Road will be on the right, about eight miles from the Expressway. Bring water; only one quick snack stop; fast pace for strong walkers; inclement weather cancels, so call or text to be sure!

10.00 AM – 4 to 5 miles-moderate - flat - E: Sal, sailingsals60@gmail.com,

A moderately fast hike over gently varied terrain paralleling the river, opening to a picturesque beach with scenic views of Moriches Bay and Fire Island National Seashore; after hiking along the beach we will return to the trails to complete the loop; hiking shoes recommended; bring ample water, snacks and a smile; binoculars/cameras for wildlife viewing optional; heavy rain cancels, light rain does not; from L.I.E. Exit 68 or NY 27 Exit 58S, take William Floyd Parkway south to Montauk Hwy. (C.R. 80); turn left, and in 2.9 miles keep right to stay on Montauk; continue another 2.1 miles to Kalers Pond Park parking lot, opposite Terrell River Park; optional lunch afterwards; GPS: 1 Chet Swezey Rd, Center Moriches. No parking fee. Restrooms may be closed. Heavy rain cancels, light rain does not. Optional lunch afterwards.

10:00 AM – 5 miles – easy – flat – Info: Kathie, 631-682-5133 (call or text).

Heckscher Parkway Field 6 Near the playground. We will do a leisurely 5 mile loop on the wide dirt paths in the park. If muddy we will stick to the paved paths. Take Southern State parkway eastbound to its end at the park. Continue to Field 6 and meet near playground. $8 parking fee, or free with Empire Passport. Heavy rain cancels.

10:00 AM – 6 miles – moderate – hilly – Info: Carol, 631-223-3427 or E:arolmu@aol.com.

Please join me on this exploration of the many side trails and great views from the cliffs of this beautiful park. Bring water & snack. From NY 25 go north on Woodbury Rd. which becomes West Neck Rd. in Huntington, continue 6 miles to entrance on left; from the east take NY 110 north to NY 25A (Main St. Huntington) turn left to West Neck Rd., turn right and continue north to entrance on left.  Meet in parking lot near booth. There may be a fee or free with Empire Passport. Rain cancels.  

9:00 AM – 5.3 miles – fast – hilly.  Info: Tammy, 631-896-1409, between 6-9 PM.  

We’ll do the first few miles of the Nassau-Suffolk Greenbelt Trail by continuing past NY 108 to Stillwell Lane, then we’ll turn around and retrace our steps. This trail has some nice hills to make sure we get a great workout. Bring water and trail snacks. A hiking pole is recommended. Heavy rain cancels, light rain does not; call morning of hike if unsure. Meet at the Nassau-Suffolk Greenbelt trailhead on Harbor Rd. (NY 25A), in the unpaved parking lot adjacent to the Cold Spring Harbor Library.

10:00 AM – 4.5 to 5 miles – moderate – E: Sal, sailingsals60@gmail.com,

Explore several trails in the pine barrens of this county park, featuring the Sans Souci Lakes and abundant wildlife; bring water, snacks and a smile; hiking shoes recommended; heavy rain cancels, light rain does not; no restroom facilities available; meet at the Bayport trailhead; from NY 27 Exit 50 eastbound or Exit 51 westbound, go south on Broadway Ave. to Montauk Hwy.; go left about 1/4 mile, and left again onto Lakeview Ave. (Girl Scout Way), opposite Speedway Gas; Sans Souci trailhead sign will be on your left after about 1/4 mile); park on the park side and meet at sign; GPS: Use 468 Lakeview Ave, Bayport. Optional lunch afterwards.

10:00 AM – 5 miles – moderate – varied – Info: Rick, 631-275-8539, E: richardwhalen@optonline.net.

Hike west on the old Power Line Road and swing back past Quincetree Landing and the bay on our return to Rod’s Valley. See how special Hither Woods can be. Meet at Rod’s Valley parking area at the west end of Navy Road, Montauk.  Bring snacks, liquids & tick protection. 

11:00 AM – 3.2 miles – flat – easy pace – Info: Fred, 516-702-4213 or ffriedberg12@gmail.com.

Explore a National Wildlife Refuge with excellent view of the Carmans River and marshes. From L.I.E. Exit 68 or NY 27 Exit 58,  go south on William Floyd Parkway, C.R. 80 (Montauk Highway). Go west (right) to the first traffic light at Smith Road, then left about ½ mile to refuge entrance. Bring water. Rain cancels. Meet in parking lot.

10:00 AM – 6 miles – moderate – varied – Info: Carol, 631-223-3427 or E: arolmu@aol.com.

We will be doing the blue and white trails and bridle paths around Stump Pond, with some hills and great views of the pond. Bring water, snacks & bug spray. Rain cancels. Take Northern St. Pkwy. east to the end and continue on NY 347 to Brooksite Drive. Turn left (North) to New Mill Rd. Turn left again to park. From NY 25/25A turn left onto Brooksite and right onto New Mill Rd. to park. Meet in the parking lot. 

9:30 AM – 6 miles – moderate – flat, some sand – E: Sal, sailingsals60@gmail.com,

Join us for a walk at Fire Island National Seashore to the Lighthouse and beyond towards Atlantique; we’ll wind through quaint beach towns along streets, boardwalks and some beaches (tides permitting) before returning; sneakers will suffice for this hike; heavy rain cancels, light rain does not; take Robert Moses Causeway south to end; from the traffic circle, take 2nd right towards Parking Field 5; meet at east end of Field 5 near the boardwalk entrance. Possible parking fee. Optional lunch afterwards.

10:15 – 3-4 miles – slower paced – flat, some sand. – E: Sal, sailingsals60@gmail.com,

Registration required. Limited. Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge is an ideal spot for wildlife watching while hiking the Wild Birds Nature Trail. Wildlife have become acclimated to visitors and often go about their day without a second glance. Eastern wild turkeys, songbirds and chipmunks all can be seen along the wooded sections of the trail. Osprey can be seen flying overhead hunting for fish in the bay. An elevated platform at the beach allows visitors an outstanding view of Little Peconic Bay, Noyack Bay and Jessup’s Neck Peninsula. Optional dining afterwards.