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February 2007 Hikes

Most Thursdays S.T.P.S. has a work party. Volunteers are always welcome. Call Ken  Bieger,

SARNOFF EXPLORATION       Feb. 3 and Feb. 17   During the winter months, every first and third Saturday, John Virgilio is leading hikes in the Sarnoff Pine Barrens.  John is an expert hike leader, who visits this intriguingly alien property in a way that enables the hiker to experience its fragile and wonderful ecology. John is leading these hikes because he wants to get more people to appreciate the value of this DEC managed property.  He feels that a presence of people who care for this property will help protect it.  John is making these hikes open to both Southampton Trails Preservation Society and the Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference. I hope to see you on the Feb. 3 and Feb. 17 hikes, --Ken Kindler 10:00 AM – 7 miles – moderate pace - Info: John, . Bring snack and liquid; meet at the Sarnoff Preserve’s D.E.C. parking lot on west side of C.R. 104, 2.5 mi. south of traffic circle in Riverhead, or about 1 mi. north of NY 27 Exits 63 or 64. E-mail:

Thurs., Feb. 1-STPS Annual Dinner and Raffle.  6:00 PM. Pierre’s Restaurant, 2468 Main St. Bridgehampton. For reservations please call Glorian Berk, .

Sat., Feb. 3- SOFO Surprise. 10AM-Noon. Meet at the South Fork Natural History Museum on Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Tpk., Bridgehampton. Hike through Vineyard Field into the unknown. 5 miles. Tony Garro, .

Sat., Feb. 3-Sarnoff Exploration Part I. 10AM-1:30PM. Meet at the Sarnoff  Preserve’s D.E.C. parking lot on the west side of County Road 104, 2.5 miles south of the Riverhead Traffic Circle. A joint hike with the L.I. Greenbelt Conference. Rain cancels, bring snacks and liquid. 7 plus miles through the heart of the pine barrens.  John Virgilio, or

Sat., Feb. 3-Moonlight Hike. 8:30PM-10:30PM.  Join us for an evening hike by the light of the “Snow Moon”. Meet on Swamp Road, approximately ½ mile east of Rte 114, Sag Harbor. Call Dai Dayton, .

Sun., Feb. 4-Greenbelt North Loop. 10AM-Noon. Enjoy the winter magic of the Greenbelt’s ponds. Meet at Mashashimuet Park, Sag Harbor for this 5 mile hike with Bob Wolfram, .

Thurs., Feb. 8-STPS Monthly Meeting. 7-9PM. Meet at town hall basement meeting room, Southampton. All are welcome, Glorian Berk, .

Sat., Feb. 10-Laurel Valley. 10AM-Noon. Meet at the kiosk on Deerfield Road, Noyac (across from Deerwood Path). Beautiful hike through wooded knolls and hollows. 4 miles, hilly terrain. Glorian Berk, .

Sat., Feb. 10-Monthly Work Party. Call Ken Kindler for details. .

Sun., Feb. 11-Whiskey Hill in Silence. 1PM-2:30PM. A quiet hike through the woods with spectacular views of fields, water, and an enormous glacial erratic. Meet  at the end of Bridge Hill Lane (off Brick Kiln Road about ¼ mile south of Scuttlehole Road ).  Joe Lane, .

Sun., Feb. 11-Narrow Lane Clean-up. 8AM. Call Dai Dayton for location .

Wed., Feb. 14-Valentine Surprise. 10AM-Noon. Hike a loop through the Greenbelt with a sweet surprise at the end. Meet at the Val Schaffner house. Long driveway to house is on east side of Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Tpk. about 100 yards north of Scuttlehole Road intersection. Ken Kindler, .

Sat., Feb. 17-Hubbard/Sears Ramble. 10AM-12:30PM. Hike a 5 mile loop through two beautiful county parks. Glacial hills, ponds, forests, meadows, even a dam. Meet on Red Creek Road, 100 yards east of Rte 24, Hampton Bays. Ken Bieger, .

Sat., Feb.17-Sarnoff Exploration Part II. 10AM-1:30PM. 7-8 miles. Meet at the Sarnoff Preserve’s D.E.C. parking lot on the west side of County Road 104, 2.5 miles south of the traffic circle. Rain cancels, bring snacks and liquid. John Virgilio, .

Sun., Feb. 18-Northwest Trek. 1PM-3PM. Hike through the heart of the Northwest, past ponds and pine forests. 5 mile hike with some hills.  Meet at Chatfield’s Hole on Two Holes of Water Road (about 1/3 mile south of Swamp Road) East Hampton. Capt. Billy Schieldknecht, .

Sat., Feb. 24..-Long Pond Greenbelt Mid-Loop. 10AM-Noon. Meet at the end of Round Pond Lane (off Sagg Road), Sag Harbor. 5 mile hike over Ligonee Creek and past several ponds. Dai Dayton, .

Sun., Feb. 25-Inland Dunes of Napeague. 10AM-1:00PM. Join the East Hampton Trails Preservation Society on a lovely 6+ mile hike walking through inland dunes, upland woods and swamplands. Meet on Cranberry Hole Road just east of the triangular intersection by Cross Highway, Amagansett. Ken Kindler, .

Sun., Feb 25- Horse Back Ride. 10AM-Noon. Leisurely ride west of the canal along portions of the Paumanok Path. Call Dai Dayton for meeting place, .

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