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Back by popular demand .... the East Hampton Trail Maps!

East Hampton Trails Preservation Society


  

SCHEDULED HIKES

November 2006

Quote of the month

To find new things,

take the path you took yesterday.

If you have a question about any of the listed hikes, please call the hike leader directly. For general information, go to www.ehtps.org or write to . The next EHTPS meeting will be held on Monday, November 6th at 7:30 PM in Ashawagh Hall, Springs.    All are welcome.

November 1, Wednesday 10 A.M. OYSTER POND, ETC. (3-4 miles)
Woods, open fields, and great views along the way to Oyster Pond and Ogdensbrook Bridge and back make for a jam-packed 3- 4 miles of great (but not difficult) hiking. Meet at Theodore Roosevelt County Park, off Montauk Highway, about 3 miles east of "downtown Montauk." (Watch for park sign on left.) Leader: Gene Makl

November 4, Saturday 10 A.M KIOSK DEDICATION & HIKE ( 3-6 miles)
The long-awaited map is in place at the starting point of an enchanting stretch of the Paumanok Path. A brief dedication ceremony will be followed by a sojourn into the forest of white pines. There will be a turning back point for those wishing to go the shorter distance. Meet at the corner of Route 114 and Edward’s Hole Road in East Hampton.   Leaders: Steve and Laurie Tamber

November 5, Sunday 9 A.M. PAUMANOK PATH HIKE #2 (10.5 miles)
This second hike in the four part Paumanok Path series (Oct – Jan) features the gently rolling hills and beautiful beech forest of Stony Hill and the picturesque dunes of Napeague. Bring lunch, snacks, and water. Meet at the entrance to the LIPA sub-station on Napeague Meadow Rd about 1 mile north of the intersection with Rt 27. Leader: Cliff Bekkedahl Rain date: November 12th.

November 7 Tuesday Election Day We urge East End residents to vote YES on Proposal #3 extending the Community Preservation Fund. The Fund has enabled local governments to purchase precious parcels of land that otherwise would have been developed. A YES vote will ensure open space for generations to come.

November 8, Wednesday 10 A.M. STONY HILL (4 miles)
Look for autumn colors on this unusual loop that includes trails in the High Point Preserve, the Accabonac Preserve, and the old brush dump. Meet on Red Dirt Rd, 2/10 of a mile east of Accabonac Highway. Leader: Nancy Kane

November 11, Saturday 10 A.M. TO THE LIGHTHOUSE (6 miles)
Now is a good time to take a close look at the Cedar Point Lighthouse, which recently received preservation status and, hopefully, will soon be restored to its 1868 brilliance. Meet at the check-in cabin at the entrance to Cedar Point Park in the Northwest. Some beach walking involved. Leader: Richard Lupoletti

November 15, Wed 10 A.M. BUCKSKILL/OLD MONTAUK HWY LOOP (3.5 miles)
Take a different route into the 700-acre Buckskill Preserve and help keep a little used segment of the trail open while enjoying a peaceful, dense oak-pitch pine forest. Meet on a short spur of historic Old Montauk Hwy, north off Rt 27just west of Almondito Restaurant and the Wainscott village sign (look for blue-and-white Parking Area sign). Those coming from the west, look for left hand turn-off after passing the Parking Area on the south side of Rt 27 across from the Main Beach store.   Leader: Richard Lupoletti

November 18, Saturday 10 A.M. CRANBERRIES AND DUNES (3 miles)
Our leader will fill us in on the secrets of the mysterious Walking Dunes and take us to the bog where cranberries abound this time of year. Wear boots and bring a container if you want to harvest some berries for your Thanksgiving table. Meet at the end of Napeague Harbor Road off Route 27 in Napeague.   Leader: Lee Dion

November 22, Wednesday 10 A.M. STONY HILL (3 miles)
One of our recent releases where names like The Archery Trail and Baker Kettle Hole become a reality. Set in a "remote" wooded section of East Hampton, this easy hike should put you in a tranquil pre-holiday mood. Meet at the south side of Red Dirt Road, ¼ of a mile from Old Accabonac Road in the Amagansett area.  Leader: Gene Makl

November 24, Friday 10 A.M. BIG REED POND (3 – 4 miles)
Our annual post-Thanksgiving hike takes us along the lush trails around Big Reed Pond, a Registered National Landmark. Late autumn foliage allows for many glimpses of the Pond. Meet at the parking area off East Lake Drive, about 2 miles north of the intersection with Rt. 27 in Montauk. Look for the Nature Trails sign and follow the dirt road to the parking area. Leader : Ed Porco

November 25 , Saturday 10 A.M. HITHER WOODS (11 miles)
Today we will hike in the woods and along the shore where we will enjoy stunning views. The pace will be steady with stops at viewpoints. Please be prepared with ample amounts of liquids, lunch and snacks. Inclement weather could cancel or modify hike – call leaders if in doubt. Meet at the Montauk Recycling Center about two miles east of the Hither Hills West Overlook. Leaders: Judy and Jack Kossover

November 26, Sunday 10 A.M. THANKSGIVING SUNDAY HIKE (6-7 miles)
Here is another chance to take in the beauty of Montauk’s 3,000+ acre Hither Woods Preserve. This will be a moderate to brisk-paced walk through the secluded woods and along the solitary soundfront. Meet at the Montauk Recycling Center about two miles east of the Hither Hills West Overlook. Leader: Rick Whalen

November 29, Wednesday 10 A.M. RIGHT OF WAY TRAIL (4 miles)
We will traverse the entire 4-mile section of this "secret" trail, which is part of the Paumanok Path, including the seldom-hiked area above East Lake Drive. Because this trail is close to wetlands, expect some muddy portions; wear proper footgear. Meet at Theodore County Park, off Montauk Highway, about 3 miles east of central Montauk. (Watch for park sign on left.) Leader: Eva Moore

The next EHTPS meeting will be held on Monday, November 6th at 7:30 PM in Ashawagh Hall, Springs. All are welcome.