Hiking Long Island - EAST HAMPTON TRAILS PRESERVATION SOCIETY

This month we introduce our new “Family Hikes” series. Each month one Saturday hike will be recommended as a family outing, denoted by the symbol JJJ.

Individuals are, of course, welcome to this and all hikes on the schedule. The next meeting will be held on Monday, October 1st, at 7:30 PM in Ashawagh Hall. We urge you to attend to vote on the By Laws amendment.

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Enjoy the lush trails around Big Reed Pond in their fall colors; ripe grapes, apples, and hickory nuts may be found along the way. Meet at the parking area off East Lake Drive, about 2 miles north of the intersection with Rt. 27 in Montauk.

Don’t miss this special event, featuring a leisurely stroll on the beach to the Cedar Point Lighthouse. While there, we will be treated to an informative historical talk by the great-grandson of the lighthouse’s last keeper. Bob Allen is also on the broad of directors of the Long Island chapter of the U.S. Lighthouse Society. He will bring us up to date on that organization’s plans to restore the lighthouse to its Boston Granite grandeur. Meet at the visitor’s parking lot, about one mile into Cedar Point County Park from its entrance on Cedar Road in Northwest.

A favorite of the hike leader and hikers alike, this vigorous outing takes us along the Serpent’s Back Trail to the Waterfence shoreline overlooking Napeague Bay. Meet at the Hither Hills West Overlook off Rt. 27, about 1 mile east of the Montauk Highway/Old Montauk Highway split.

Canadian seals will soon be frolicking on the shores of Block Island sound. We’ll take the trail that leads to their vacation spot and visit the informational kiosk so we’ll know what to look for when the seals arrive in December. On the way out, we’ll make a side trip to see the pretty Money Pond in its autumnal glory. Meet at Camp Hero Rd in Montauk, a right turn off Rte. 27 about 1 mile east of Deep Hollow Ranch.

A circular hike through Northwest Woods. Moderate terrain and moderate pace. We will lunch on the beach at Alewive Brook Landing and after that, it’s all downhill. Bring lunch/snacks and plenty of water. Meet at parking area on Two Holes of Water Road, 1.8 miles northwest of intersection of Stephen Hands Path.

OCTOBER 17, Wednesday 10 A.M. RALPH’S LANDING (2 miles) Good things still come in small packages. This easy 2 miler (some beach walking) has the best water views in the Northwest, including the Cedar Point Lighthouse, Barcelona Neck, Sag Harbor and Shelter Island. Meet at the water end of Mile Hill Road, off Old Northwest Road in East Hampton.

Cross the 175-foot Tanbark Creek Bridge (built by the EHTPS) while enjoying the view from the mouth of Three Mile Harbor. Ramble on to Stony Hill and back. Meet at the intersection of Springy Banks and Soak Hides Roads in East Hampton.

OCTOBER 24, Wednesday 10 A.M. NAPEAGUE TO FRESH POND (3-4 miles) This lovely section of the Paumanok Path takes us into scenic Hither Woods along a winding trail lined with oak, hickory, and pitch pine to the mirror-like Fresh Pond. Some moderately steep areas. Meet at Napeague Harbor Rd north of the RR tracks.

In conjunction with Southampton Trails Preservation Society and the Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference; Saturday, Oct. 27 and Sunday, Oct. 28.

Hike a loop through the beautiful Long Pond Greenbelt followed by lunch at the Val Schaffner house, compliments of the Southampton Trails Preservation Society. Meet at the Long Pond Greenbelt Nature center, 1061 Bridgehampton turnpike. Long driveway to center is 100 yards north of the Scuttlehole Road intersection on the east side of the Turnpike.

In this most glorious season of the year, what better way to celebrate South Fork Trails Weekend than by visiting one of the most beautiful preserves on the South Fork? Formally called “Russell’s Neck” this 340 acre NYS preserve has the greatest variety of ecosystems of any similarly sized piece of land on Long Island. Some mildly challenging hills will help us to better enjoy the spectacular water views of Gardiners Bay, Northwest Harbor and Sag Harbor Bay. Meet at the Sag Harbor Golf Course off route 114 in East Hampton. Leader: Richard Lupoletti

Experience Long Island’s largest White Pines forest, hiking the beautiful Northwest Path in East Hampton. Moderate pace on moderate terrain; bring lunch and liquids. Meet at trailhead parking area on Route 114, just south of Edwards Hole Road (between East Hampton and Sag Harbor).

Enjoy many beautiful water views of Big Reed Pond, including a Registered Natural Landmark. Meet at the parking area off East Lake Drive, about 2 miles north of the intersection with Rt. 27 in Montauk.

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