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East Hampton Trails Preservation Society


  

SCHEDULED HIKES

March 2007

Quote of the month

One swallow does not make a summer,

but one skein of geese, cleaving the murk

of a March thaw, is the spring.

--Aldo Leopold, A Sand County Almanac

This month we celebrate the end of winter and the beginning of spring with a variety of enticing outings.  Contact hike leaders directly for information regarding the scheduled hikes. For general information about hiking in East Hampton, go to www.ehtps.org or write to .

March 3, Saturday 10 A.M.                LONG POND GREENBELT (3 OR 5 miles)

This moderate-paced, fairly flat hike takes us along the Greenbelt Trail consisting of interconnected ponds, woods, and wetlands; a true sojourn into nature’s classroom. Choose the shorter 3 mile version, or continue on for the full 5 miles. Meet at the entrance to Mashashimuet Park in Sag Harbor.   Leader: Ken Kindler                                      

March 7, Wednesday 10 A.M.            NORTHWEST WATERWAYS (4 miles)

Our walk will take us past Scoy's Pond  (where we see signs of beaver activity), Scoy's run, Alewive Brook, and along Northwest Harbor beach.  Along the way we will have a look at Alewive Pond.  Meet at the schoolhouse plaque on Northwest Road, about 3/10 of a mile from the Alewive Brook Road intersection.  Leader: Nancy Kane 

March 10, Saturday 10 A.M.         STONY HILL/JACOB’S FARM ( 3-4 miles)  

On this somewhat vigorous walk, we will traverse  two forests of contrasting aspects and atmosphere: the rolling bush (hilly) forest of Stony Hill and the flat oak forest of Jacob’s Farm. Meet on Red Dirt Road about ¼ mile east of Accabonac Highway.  Leader: Jim Zajack

March 11, Sunday  R DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS/ SPRING FORWARD!

TURN YOUR CLOCKS AHEAD ONE HOUR    Note: Because DST was moved up three weeks, you may need to adjust the time on your computer, cell phone, etc .

March 14, Wednesday  10 A.M.                  SEAL HAULOUT TRAIL  (2 miles )

If conditions are right, we will find seals relaxing on the rocks near the shore.  Dress warmly with proper footgear for weather conditions. Don’t forget binoculars. Meet at Camp Hero Rd in Montauk, a right turn off Rt 27 about 1 mile east of Deep Hollow Ranch.

Leader: Eva Moore 

March 17, Saturday  10 A.M.             FISH FACTORY HIKE (2 ½ - 4 miles)

Join us for a tour of saltwater marshes and historic buildings in the backwoods of Amagansett. Tidal conditions will dictate the final route, which can be as much as 4 miles if high tides cause a 1 ½ mile detour. Wear proper footgear.  Meet in the parking area at the intersection of Cranberry Hole Rd and Napeague Meadow Rd in Amagansett.   Leader: Nick Stephens

March 21, Wednesday 10 A.M.             HITHER WOODS RAMBLE (4 miles)      

Celebrate the first day of spring with a moderately-paced hike in beautiful Hither Woods. We will go along Riah’s Ridge, traverse Laurel Canyon, and stop to pet the famous Lost Boulder. Meet at parking area at Montauk Recycling Center, north side of Montauk Highway, 2 miles east of Hither Hills Overlook, Montauk.  Leader: Ed Proco 

March 24, Saturday  10 A.M.           NORTHWEST DELIGHTS   (5-6 miles) 

The leaders invite us to explore some of their favorite woodland paths and beaches. Moderate to fast pace; bring refreshing drinks and trail snacks.  Meet at the schoolhouse plaque on Northwest Rd, about 3/10 of a mile from the intersection with Alvewive Brook Rd in EH.

Leaders: Nick Bryan and Jeri Wellman 

March 28, Wed. 10 A.M. GRACE ESTATE TO CEDAR POINT PARK  (4-5 mi.)  

We will wend our way through the scenic Grace Estate and take the connecting path into Cedar Point Park and up to the bluffs for a breathtaking view of Gardiner’s Bay.   Meet at the schoolhouse plaque on Northwest Rd, about 3/10 of a mile from Alewive Brook Rd intersection.    Leader: Cliff Bekkedahl             

March 31, Saturday 10 A.M. MORTON WILDLIFE REFUGE  (3 miles)

Join the Southampton Trails Preservation Society on a nature and exercise walk where we will admire the daffodils and feed the friendly chickadees.  (BYO sunflower seeds.)  Some beach walking involved.  Meet in the parking lot of the refuge on Noyac Road in Noyac.

Leader: Joe Lane

There will be no meeting in March. The next meeting will be held on Monday, April 9^th at 7:30 in the Springs Presbyterian Church, at which time the election of new officers will be held.  Please plan to attend.