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East Hampton Trails Preservation Society

SCHEDULED HIKES

MAY 2007

Quote of the month

A poor life this if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare.
--William Henry Davies

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May 2, Wednesday 10 A.M.                                              EXERCISE HIKE (3-4 miles)
This will be a moderately-paced “exercise hike” through a lush beech forest and past a working farm.  Meet on Abrahams Path in western Amagansett about 2/10 mile north of the intersection with Town Lane in East Hampton.  Leader: Ethel Pulaski

May 5, Saturday 10 A.M.             NORTHWEST PAUMANOK PATH (5-6 miles)  
This section of the Paumanok Path includes the scenic Chatfield’s Hole and the majestic white pine forest. Meet at the trail head map on Route 114  near  Edward’s Hole Road in East Hampton. Leaders: Linda Keen and Jonathan Brezin

May 9, Wednesday 10 A.M.                                                   MONEY POND (5- 6 miles)
We will walk through the gorgeous Point Woods and circle back to take in the beauty of Money Pond.  Meet on Camp Hero Rd. off Rt. 27 about 1 mile east of Deep Hollow Ranch in Montauk.  Leader: Ed Porco                     

May 12, Saturday 10 A.M.                  BUCKSKILL OLD MONTAUK LOOP (4 miles)
Take a different route into the 700-acre Buckskill Preserve on this moderately paced walk through a peaceful, dense oak and pitch pine forest: an easy hike on basically flat land. Meet on a short section of historic Old Montauk Highway, north of Rt 27 about a hundred yards west of Almondito Restaurant in Wainscott. Leader: Richard Lupoletti

May 12, Saturday 10 A.M.                   NORTHWEST ROADS BIKE TRIP (20 miles)

The Northwest roads, like you’ve never seen!  The leisurely ride will conclude with muffins and coffee on the lawn of the leaders’ home.  Meet at the end of Alewive Brook Road adjacent to the boat launch.  Please confirm with leaders Jerry Brown and Lois Peltz at . Rain cancels 

May 16, Wednesday 10 A.M.                                      DOGWOOD HIKE  (3-4 miles)
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 Rd. about 3/10 mile from the intersection with Alewive Brook Road.    Leader: Lee Dion

May 19, Saturday 9 A.M.                                          LONGSHANKS HIKE #2 (8 miles)
Two separate loops, across the road from each other on widely different terrain, make for a challenging, moderately-paced walk for serious hikers.  Some hilly sections on one, while the other is basically flat.  Bring water and snacks.  Meet on Wainscott-Northwest Rd (Daniel’s Hole Rd) north of Rt 27 and just north of the EH airport.  Leader: Richard Lupoletti

May 19, Saturday 10 A.M.                     AROUND MASHASHIMUET PARK (5 miles)This moderate-paced, fairly flat hike takes us along the Greenbelt trail consisting of interconnected ponds, woods, and wetlands. Meet at the entrance to Mashashimuet Park in Sag Harbor. Leaders: Larry and Judy Kron.

May 20, Sunday  10 A.M.                               HITHER WOODS IN SPRING (6-8 miles)
Join us for a springtime tour-de-force of this magnificent Montauk wilderness.  Moderate pace; bring food and water. Meet at the Montauk Recycling Center trailhead, north side of Rt 27, two miles east of Hither Hills West Overlook.  Leader: Rick Whalen

May 23, Wednesday 10 A.M.                                               POINT WOODS (3 miles) 
This hike has it all: the greatest variety of specimen trees in East Hampton, four cleverly crafted new bridges spanning active streams, a close look at WW II coastal bunkers, and the most spectacular view of the Atlantic.  Meet at Camp Hero Rd, south of Rt 27, about one mile east of Deep Hollow Ranch in Montauk.  Leader: Richard Lupoletti       

May 26, Saturday 10 A.M.                          LONGPOND GREENBELT  (3 OR 5 miles)
Hikers can choose between a shorter or longer trek through the popular Greenbelt Trail in Sag Harbor.  Woods, wetlands, and interconnected ponds, flat terrain.  Meet at the entrance to Mashashimuet Park in Sag Harbor.  Leader: Jill Barber 

May 26, Saturday 10 A.M.                                                 HITHER WOODS (6-7 miles)
Enjoy the beautiful woods and stunning water vistas on this lovely (and hilly) section of the Paumanok Path finishing on the hilly Serpent Back Trail.  Bring plenty of water and snacks.  This hike will involve a car shuttle.  Meet at the Hither Hills West Overlook on Rt 27, about 1 mile east of the Old Montauk Highway fork in Montauk. Leader: Judy Kossover

May 27, Sunday  10 A.M.                                                           CULLODEN POINT (5 miles)
Freshwater wetlands, a beautiful new EHTPS trail, and a long walk along the rocky shore of Block Island Sound. Meet at the trailhead on the west side of Flamingo Avenue in Montauk, just north of Wills Point Road. (From Rt 27, take South Edgemere Road which becomes Flamingo.) Bring food and beverage. Leader: Ken Kindler  

May 27, Sunday  9 A.M.                                           KAYAK PADDLE #1/NORTHWEST
Our first kayak trip of the season will be in Northwest Harbor and Alewive Pond.  We will look for evidence of recently reported beaver activity.  BYO boat or call Mike Bottini () for a rental delivered to the starting point.  Meet at the end of Alvewive Book Rd on the shore of Northwest Harbor in East Hampton.  Leader: Richard Lupoletti       

May 30, Wednesday 10 A.M.                              SHADMOOR STATE PARK (3 miles)
This spectacular hike includes one of the most awesome views on the East End along the dramatic Montauk bluffs. Meet at the Shadmoor parking lot on the south side of Rt 27, about ½ mile past Montauk center.  A large sign marks the entrance.  Leader: Eva Moore  

 The next meeting will be held on Monday, May 7th at 7:30 PM.  Convene at Ashawagh Hall.