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SCHEDULED HIKES MAY 2001

One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.  -William Shakespeare

This month we will see both Dogwood and Pink Lady Slippers in bloom on several of our hikes, if nature cooperates. For hike information please call .

The May meeting of the EHTPS will be Monday, May 7 at 7:30 at Ashawagh Hall.

Wednesday, May 2                                10AM: Cedar Point Park (3 miles)

Enjoy spectacular views from a cliff high above Gardiner's Bay as we walk through the serene hard wood forest of this beautiful county park. Meet in the park off Alewife Brook Rd., in the Northwest section of East Hampton. Continue to the parking area, next to the pavilion across from the campground.

Leader: Gene Makl

Saturday, May 5                                   10AM: Wainscott Hike (2-3 miles)

We will explore the history of beautiful Wainscott with a leader whose family has been there for nine generations. Meet at the end of Beach Ocean Lane between Georgica and Wainscott Ponds.

Leader: Hilary Osborn Malecki

Sunday, May 6                                    10AM: Hither Woods (4 miles)

Enjoy the views from Panorama, then hike through spectacular Laurel Canyon. Lost Boulder and Ram Level are also on this loop. Meet at the Montauk Recycling Center, on the north side of Rt. 27 in Montauk.

Leader: Richard Lupoletti

Wednesday, May 9                                10 AM: Grace Estate (3-4 miles)

This hike will offer something for everyone. The combination of forest, shore and hopefully dogwood trees in bloom will prove a pleasure to all. Meet at the School House Plaque on Northwest Road about 3/10 mile from the intersection with Alewife Brook Road in the Northwest section of East Hampton.

Leader: Lee Dion

Saturday, May 12                                 10AM: Sammy's Beach (3 miles)

Join us for a beach walk along the beautiful shoreline of Sammy's Beach and view Three Mile Harbor wetlands. There will be NO dogs allowed on this hike. Meet at the end of Old House Landing Rd., via Alewife Brook Rd., in the Northwest section of East Hampton.

Leader: Nancy Kane

Wednesday, May 16                               10AM: Point Woods (3-4 miles)

Experience the spectacular bluffs overlooking the Atlantic along with the lush holly, birch, beech and sycamore trees of Camp Hero on this beautiful trail. Meet on Camp Hero Rd. in Montauk, a right turn off Rt. 27.

Leader: Ray Hartjen

Saturday, May 19                                  9AM: Miller's Ground Plus (4 or 8 miles)

Scale a "mountain" and visit a vernal pond on a challenging 4 mile loop, then head home for brunch, or continue and cross the road and do another 4 miles in Buckskill. Meet on Wainscott NW Rd. (Daniel's Hole Rd.) just north of the airport in East Hampton.

Leader: Richard Lupoletti

Sunday, May 20                                   10AM: Grace Estate (4-6 miles)

Fast paced hike for the hardiest hikers.  Going through the Grace Estate and Grassy Hollow we will experience hardwood forests and the final bloom on the Dogwoods. Meet at the School House Plaque on Northwest Rd. about 3/10 mile from the intersection with Alewife Brook Rd. in the Northwest section of East Hampton.

Leader: Rick Whalen

Wednesday, May 23                               10AM: Right of Way (3 miles)

We will hike this lovely unseen trail that parallels Rt. 27. It begins just outside the center of the Montauk Hamlet and winds through an unexpected forest. Meet at Third House in Theodore Roosevelt County Park in Montauk.

Leader: Eva Moore

Saturday, May 26                                  10AM: Napeague (4 miles)

This wonderful hike will take us to Napeague Harbor onto Fresh Pond and return on the Ocean View Trail. Meet at the Hither Hills overlook parking lot off Rt. 27, about 1 mile east of intersection of Montauk Highway & Old Montauk Highway split, in Montauk.

Leader: Ed Porco

Sunday, May 27                                     10AM: Hither Woods (9 miles)

After a shuttle to Napeague Harbor Rd. we will begin a hike along the beautiful Paumanok Path. The leader will maintain a steady pace (approximately 2 1/2 miles per hour), with stops for views and lunch. Please bring liquids and lunch. Sturdy shoes are advised. Meet at the Hither Hills overlook parking lot off Rt. 27, about 1 mile east of the Montauk Highway and Old Montauk Highway split, in Montauk.

Leader: Judy Kossover

Monday, May 28                                  10AM: Cedar Point Park (3 miles)

Enjoy spectacular views from a cliff high above Gardiner's Bay as we walk through the serene hard wood forest of this beautiful county park. Meet in the park off Alewife Brook Rd., in the Northwest section of East Hampton. Continue to the parking area, next to the pavilion across from the campground.

Leader: Ed Porco

Wednesday, May 30                               10AM: Lady Slipper Hike (3 miles)

To guarantee seeing the beautiful Pink Lady Slipper the hike leader will have us meet at his own natural garden. He assures us, without doubt, we will see many of these beauties. How can we resist? We will then continue onto the hike. Meet at the intersection of Hands Creek Road and Oak View Highway in East Hampton.

Leader: Lee Dion