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East Hampton Trails Preservation Society

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SCHEDULED HIKES

June 2009

 
Quote of the month in honor of National Trails Day June 6th

The next EHTPS member’s meeting will be on Monday, June 8th at 7:30 P.M. in Ashawagh Hall, 780 Springs Fireplace Road in Springs between Parsons Place and Old Stone Hwy. All are welcome! 

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, July 25th for our Beach Picnic. More information to come with your July hike schedule.

REMINDER:  Bring water, snacks, insect repellent and sunscreen on your hikes! For general information about hiking in East Hampton, go to www.ehtps.org or write to .

JUNE 3, Wednesday 10 A.M.               ULTIMATE SHADMOOR (3.5 miles)
In this beautiful nature preserve, we follow a serpentine trail through the uplands, bringing us to high bluffs, providing an expansive ocean view.  After hiking a trail along the bluffs, we will complete a loop with a beach walk, conditions permitting.  (At times, the shore may have some sections of cobblestone.)  Meet at Shadmoor parking area on the south side of Rt. 27, about ½ mile past Montauk center; watch for the sign at the entrance.  
Leader:  Carol Andrews day of hike cell

JUNE 6TH NATIONAL TRAILS DAY

JUNE 6, Saturday 10 A.M.                   WALKING DUNES HIKE  (3.5 miles)  
Inspiration for this hike comes from the recent publication of a beautiful book on the Walking Dunes by EHTPS members Mike Bottini and Ruth Formanek. See from both sides how nature has formed and moved these dunes and continues to do so.  Meet at the end of Napeague Harbor Rd (not Napeague Meadow Rd) about one mile north of Rte. 27 in Napeague. 
Leader: Richard Lupoletti

JUNE 10, Wednesday 10 A.M.             LADY SLIPPER HIKE (2-3 miles)  
To guarantee seeing the beautiful pink lady’s-slipper orchid, 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?  Meet at the intersection of Hands Creek Rd and Oak View Highway in East Hampton. 
Leader: Lee Dion

JUNE 13, Saturday 10 A.M.                 SPRINGS HIKE/MOVEABLE FEAST (2 miles)  
Hikers will explore local trails in the Springs Woodblock area.  We will return to the home of Mitzi and Perry Pazer for post-hike refreshments. Meet at 130 Talmadge Farm Lane off Springs Fireplace, about ½ mile past the intersection of Old Stone Highway (Ashawagh Hall) on the left. 
Leader: Gene Makl

JUNE 13, Saturday 9 A.M.                   PICTURESQUE NORTH FORK RIDE WITH A VISIT TO “THE FARM” (20 miles)  
We intend to visit an innovative gourmet farm in Southold and then continue the ride through the most beautiful roads on the East End. Meet at the North Ferry Terminal, Shelter Island.  Please have bikes in good working order. Helmets are required.  Please RSVP 
Leaders: Lois Peltz and Jerry Brown

JUNE 14, Sunday 10 A.M.                   NORTHWEST PATH 20TH ANNIVERSARY (10-12 miles)   
In January 1989, the East Hampton Trails Preservation Society opened its first “greenbelt” trail, the Northwest Path.  Many more miles of trails have been opened to the public since, but the Northwest Path famed for its White Pine Forest is still a beauty! Rescheduled from January due to ground conditions, this hike is out and back at a moderate to brisk pace.  Bring snacks and water.  Meet at the parking area on Rt. 114 just south of Edwards Hole Road. 
Leader: Rick Whalen

JUNE 17, Wednesday 10 A.M.            POINT WOODS TRAIL (3 miles)  
Walk along trails lined with large beech, tupelo, American Holly, Oak and Black Birch trees to the bluffs overlooking the Atlantic – you’ll come back invigorated and refreshed.  On the return, we will pass the historic Battery 113 in Camp Hero.  Meet on Camp Hero Rd. off Route 27 in Montauk, about a mile east of Deep Hollow Ranch. 
Leader:  Ed Porco

JUNE 20, Saturday 9 A.M.                  PAUMANOK PATH # 5 (8.5 miles) 
This is the 5th and last hike in the East Hampton Paumanok Path series and is an exact reprise of the same hike on the 1998 inaugural walk of this historic trail.  It features stunning water views of Oyster Pond, Block Island Sound and the Atlantic Ocean.  Meet in Montauk at the municipal parking lot across Rte. 27 from Second House and Kirk’s Park and adjacent to the IGA parking lot in downtown Montauk.  Bring water and snacks.
 Leader: Richard Lupoletti

JUNE 20, Saturday 10 A.M.                AMAGANSETT FRESH POND (4 miles)       
The leaders will point out several historic sites along this scenic trail.  The hike will include some road walking, and, if weather permits, a beach walk along the bay.  Hikers may have to remove shoes to cross a small inlet at the end of the hike.  Meet at Fresh Pond parking lot at the end of Fresh Pond Road in Amagansett. 
Leaders: Valerie King and David Jones

JUNE 20, Saturday 10 A.M.                GARDEN CONSERVANCY BIKE RIDE (10-15 mi.)      
Visit two open gardens in the Springs and another in East Hampton.  Each garden visit is five dollars; however, there is a fifty percent discount if the tickets are reserved in advance.  Please have bikes in good working order. Helmets are required. 
Leader: Burton Greenhouse                                                     

JUNE 24, Wednesday 10 A.M.             INLAND TREASURES (3.5 miles) 
This easy hike, we’ll visit two of East Hampton’s finest inland natural wonders: the majestic White Pine Forest, and bucolic Chatfield’s Hole. Meet at the intersection of Old Northwest Rd. and Northwest Rd.        
Leader: Jim Zajac or  

JUNE 27, Saturday 10 A.M.                  OCEAN VIEW TRAIL (3 miles)  
This moderate-paced hike will take us past Fresh Pond in Hither Woods and along a seldom traversed, somewhat hilly trail that offers glimpses of the ocean at the highest point.  Meet at Hither Hills West Overlook on Rte. 27, about 1 mile east of the Old Montauk Highway fork. 
Leader:  Eva Moore  

JUNE 27, Saturday 10 A.M.                  KAYAKING THREE MILE HARBOR 
Starting from the northwest corner, paddling counter clockwise we will explore the entire coastline of this beautiful harbor, so named by the early settlers because it is 3 miles from the center of East Hampton village.  Because of the possibility of heavy boat traffic, this trip is not recommended for beginners.  Meet at the launching ramp in Settler’s Landing at the end of Hands Creek Rd.  Life vests are mandatory. 
Leader; Richard Lupoletti

JUNE 28, Sunday 10 A.M.                    FRESH POND AND BEYOND (5 miles)   
We’ll hike the Paumanok Path and along the way, we’ll see the impressive Nominck’s, walk along part of Fresh Pond and finally enjoy a beautiful bay view. We’ll return on the same route as we hikes in on.  Meet on Napeague Harbor Rd., North of Rt. 27 about ¼ mile over the RR tracks. Inclement weather or excessive heat could cancel. 
Leader: Judy Kossover