11 AM – 2.8-3.2 miles –hilly–easy to moderate. Info: Fred, 516-702-4213 or ffriedberg12@gmail.com.

Given the closure of the Mill Pond/Harbor Road entrance for Avalon Preserve, we will meet at the entrance off of Shep Lane, Smithtown.  Directions: FROM THE LIE, Take EXIT 62 (C.R. 97, or Nicolls Road) NORTH until it ends at Route 25A in Stony Brook. Turn LEFT onto 25A and proceed approximately 1.5 miles to Main Street. Turn LEFT at the light onto Main Street. Go about 1 mile and turn RIGHT on Shep Lane (Ashleigh Drive is just before Shep Lane). Drive down Shep Lane about 1.5 miles (paved and unpaved road). Medium size parking area (about 12 spots) on left. If you reach Harbor Road, you’ve gone slightly too far. Wear hiking shoes. Bring water. Rain cancels.