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Back by popular demand .... the East Hampton Trail Maps!

To find the Greenbelt Office in Blydenburgh Park: from Route 25-25A in Smithtown, go south on Brooksite Dr.; at next light (New Mill Rd.), turn right to park entrance at end of road. From Route 347, find

Brooksite Dr. between the 347-454 junction and Rt. 111; head north on Brooksite to New Mill Rd.; go left to the park. Follow the paved path at the west end of the lot to the Blydenburgh-Weld House.

IMPORTANT:

The first line of each listing includes TIME, DISTANCE, PACE, and TERRAIN, in that order.

"Info" means no reservation is necessary; call only if you need further information.

"CALL" means you must call the leader to reserve a space on the hike.

Saturdays – BLYDENBURGH HOUSE AND HISTORIC TOUR EVERY SATURDAY:

ASSUMPTION OF RISK

Certain risks are inherent in any hike or other L.I.Greenbelt Trail Conference, Inc. (the "Greenbelt") activity. Each Greenbelt member, guest, or non-member participant agrees to accept personal responsibility for his or her safety and the safety of minors accompanying such persons. The Greenbelt cannot ensure the safety of any participant on hikes or activities. In participating in Greenbelt activities, each such person agrees to hold harmless and free from blame the activity leaders and the Greenbelt, its officers, directors, and members, for any accident, injury, or illness which might be sustained from participating in hikes or other Greenbelt activities.

1:00 PM – 1 hour - easy – flat – Info: Office, .

Learn the history of the 1821 Blydenburgh-Weld House and the nearby mill complex, and enjoy the paths along beautiful Stump Pond; tours run every Saturday; meet at our Office (directions at top of schedule).

Tues. Dec. 31 – NEW YEAR’S EVE WALK:

4:15 PM - 3 miles – easy – flat - Info: Andy, .

There's no better way to end the year than with a leisurely stroll at the south end of the L.I. Trail; meet at east end of Field 8, Heckscher St. Park. (end of S. St. Parkway; if Field 8 is closed, use Field 7, just west); bring flashlight; heavy rain or ice cancels.

Wed. Jan. 1 – NEW YEAR’S DAY EARLY MORNING WAKE-UP:

9:00 AM – 4 miles – moderate – hilly - Info: Charlotte: .

BYOB (breakfast, that is), and meet at 8 AM to share social time by the Sound before a hike on the north end of the L.I. Trail; meet at entrance to Field 3, Sunken Meadow Park (north end of Sunken Meadow Parkway; use Field 4 if 3 is closed); bring water; rain cancels.

Wed. Jan. 1 - HITHER WOODS IN THE NEW YEAR:

Noon – 10 to 12+ miles – fast – varied – Info: Rick, .

Start the year with a rigorous hike in the deep winter beauty of one of Long Island's largest and most secluded natural areas—Montauk's Hither Woods; hike through rolling woods of oak and mountain laurel to a wild and beautiful coastline; bring proper winter wear, plus snacks and liquids; be prepared to finish at dusk—or later!  Hike is NOT cancelled by snow, wind, or rain.  Meet at Town of East Hampton's Montauk Recycling Center, north side of Route 27 (Montauk Point State Pkwy.), two miles east of the Hither Hills Overlook parking area.

Sat. Jan. 4 - BLYDENBURGH HOUSE AND HISTORIC TOUR:

1:00 PM – 1 hour - easy – flat – Info: Office, .

Our weekly tour is today’s only event; check www.hike-li.com for late additions to the schedule; you might also consider becoming a hike leader yourself!

Call Tom, .

Sun. Jan. 5 – SUNKEN MEADOW STROLL:

9:30 AM – 3 miles – moderate – hilly – Info: Office, .

Hike in scenic Sunken Meadow and Nissequogue River state parks; meet at southwest corner of Field 3, Sunken Meadow St. Park, near trailhead (use Field 4 if 3 is closed); rain or bad footing cancels;

Leader: Nancy Manfredonia.

Sat. Jan. 11 – CAUMSETT CAPER:

10:00 AM – 4-5 miles – slow to moderate – varied – Info: Joe, .

Explore this beautiful state park on the Sound; meet in parking lot; from NY 25A in Huntington village, take West Neck Rd. north to park; rain or heavy snow cancels; bring water.

Sat. Jan. 11 – BROOKHAVEN STROLL:

10:00 AM – 3+ miles – easy – flat – Info: Charlotte, .

Walk the beautiful upland pine barrens of Brookhaven State Park; meet at southwest corner of Shoreham-Wading River H.S. lot, NY 25A, just east of William. Floyd Parkway; rain or heavy snow cancels.

Sun. Jan. 12 – TRAIL CENTER HIKE:

9:00 AM – 3 to 5 miles – moderate – flat - Info: Charlotte, .

Hike from the Trails Info Center out to parts of the Paumanok Path; meet at the center, ¼ mile north of L.I.E. Exit 70 in Manorville; rain or heavy snow cancels; bring water.

Thurs. Jan. 16 – STUMP POND WEEKDAY WALK:

9:00 AM – 5.4 miles – easy to moderate – mostly flat – Info: Tom or Sherri, .

Winter is a good time to walk around the scenic pond in the middle of Blydenburgh Park; meet at our Office (directions at top of schedule); rain or bad footing cancels; bring snack and liquid.

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Sat. Jan. 18 – MOON WALK:

8:00 PM – 3 miles – easy – flat - Info: Ken S., .

An evening outing in Terrell River County Park in Center Moriches; meet at Kaler’s Pond parking lot for this 1-1/2 hour walk (north side of Montauk Highway, east of Belleview Ave., Center Moriches); bring liquid.

Sun. Jan. 19 – WINTER IN THE WANTAGH GREENWAY:

11:00 AM – 3-4 miles – easy – flat – Info: Rich or Lisa, .

Take a mid-winter stroll through the woods and along the ponds and wetlands of portions of our proposed new Greenbelt trail system in the 800-acre Wantagh Greenway; the diversity and beauty of this long-hidden area will surprise you; children over 8 welcome; park on north side of Merrick Road near gazebo in Mill Pond Park, about ½ mile west of Wantagh Parkway. Exit W6W; rain or heavy snow cancels; rain date: Jan. 26.

Sat. Jan. 25 – STUMP POND CIRCULAR:

10:30 AM - 5.4 miles - :moderate – flat – Info: Andy, .

Meet at our Office (directions at top of schedule) for a scenic winter walk around the 120-acre pond in the middle of Blydenburgh Park; bring snack and liquid; rain or heavy snow cancels.

Sun. Jan. 26 – WALT WHITMAN LOOP:

10:30 AM – 3.8 miles – easy to moderate – hilly – Info: Tom or Sherri, .

Hike in Walt Whitman’s footsteps on our beautiful loop in West Hills Park; bring water; rain or snow cancels; from No. St. Parkway. Exit 40, north on NY 110 one mile, left on Old Walt Whitman Rd. (follow signs for Whitman Birthplace), left on West Hills Rd., left on Reservoir Rd. to end; optional: visit nearby Walt Whitman Birthplace after hike (small admission fee).

Wed. Jan. 29 – SUNKEN MEADOW SAUNTER:

9:00 AM – 4.5 miles – moderate – hilly – Info: Tom or Sherri, .

Hike from Sunken Meadow Park to Smithtown Landing on the Long Island Trail; fine views; rain or heavy snow cancels; bring snack and liquid; meet at Smithtown Landing golf course (from NY 25-25A-111 in Smithtown, go west on Main St. to Landing Ave., then north 2 miles to golf course; follow park road down to parking lot). E: .