MHI Calendar 2007

Napeague Harbor Road off Route 27 in Napeague. Leader: Lee Dion 375-2339 NO HIKE ON NOVEMBER 21ST HAPPY THANKSGIVING Fri 11/23 Waterfence (5 miles) 10:00 am On the day after Thanksgiving there’s nothing better for your waistline and your psyche than a vigorous hike through some beautiful landscape. Come join our leader on a vigorous walk in Hither Woods. Meet at the Hither Hills West Overlook off Rt. 27, about 1 mile east of the Montauk Highway/Old Montauk Highway split. Leader: Ed Porco 668-2093 Sat 11/24 Accabonac Preserve (3 miles) 10:00 am This woodland preserve dominated by crisscross trails and a variety of tree species provides diversity for the hiker. Meet at the south side of Red Dirt Road approx. a ¼ mile from Old Accabonac Highway in Amagansett. Leader: Gene Makl 324-8662 Sat 11/24 Hither Woods (6-7 miles) 10:00 am We will hike on several hilly trails in Hither woods, mostly on the Paumanok Path and the Serpent’s Back Trail. We will walk through interesting woods and have some gorgeous bay views. Meet at the Overlook on Route 27, about 1 mile east of the Old Montauk Hwy fork. From there, we will shuttle to Napeague Harbor Road to begin our hike. Bring snacks and water. Inclement weather could cancel, call if in doubt. Leader: Judy Kossover 267-6747 Wed 11/28 Stony Hill (2 miles) 10:00 am With Autumn foliage largely fallen, this short but athletic hike should afford views of Gardiner's Bay obscured by foliage most of the year. Meet off Red Dirt Road, about ¼ mile east of Accabonac Road. Leader: Jim Zajac 324-2425 SOUTH HAMPTON TRAILS PRESERVATION SOCIETY Bridgehampton 537-5202 During October and November, Ken Kindler will be hiking the Paumanok Path. To join Ken walking sections of the Path call 631563-4354 or E-mail ken@hike-li.org. Most Thursdays S.T.P.S. has a work party. Volunteers are always welcome. Call Ken Bieger, 631-283-5432.

Thurs 11/1 S.T.P.S. Monthly Meeting. 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Meet at Southampton Town Hall lower level meeting room, Southampton. All are welcome. Glorian Berk, 631-283-2638.

Sat 11/3 Trout Pond Surprise. 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Meet at Trout Pond parking lot on Noyac Road (across from Mill Road). 4 miles, some hills. Tony Garro, 631-725-5861.

Sun 11/4 Sag Swamp/Poxabogue. 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Meet at Poxabogue County Park parking lot on Old Farm Road, Sagaponack. 3 mile hike with a split personality. Sue Bieger, 631283-1548.

Sat 11/10 Laurel Valley. 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Catch the last of the fall colors in this beautiful county preserve. 4 miles, some hills. Meet at the kiosk on Deerfield Road in Noyac.

Glorian Berk, 631-283-2638.

Sun 11/11 Elliston Park. 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Meet at Elliston Park parking lot on Millstone Brook Road, Southampton. 4-5 miles, some hills. Woods, ponds and meadows.

Howard Reisman, 631-283-5376.

Sat 11/17 Red Creek Park. 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Meet at the parking on Old Riverhead Road, Hampton Bays. 4 miles, some hills: views of Penny Pond and the last of the fall colors.

Claude Debeaumon, 631-728-8667.

Sun 11/18 Barrel Hill Adventure. 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Hike 4-5 miles with some hills from Barrel Hill to the SYS Center. Meet on Edge of Woods Road, Southampton (where power lines cross road). Ken Bieger, 631-283-5432.

Sun 11/18 Horses on Trails Ride.

Time and location to be determined. BYO horse. All riders must be members of S.T.P.S./HOT. You can join day of ride. Call Barbara Bornstein, 631-537-6188.

Fri 11/23 Walk It Off Hike. 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 5 miles briskly, to walk off the turkey and stuffing. Meet at the end of Round Pond Lane, Sag Harbor. Dai Dayton, 631-537-0660.

Sat 11/24 Full Moon Prowl. 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Watch the full moon rise over Bridgehampton. Meet at the end of Bridge Hill Lane (west side of Brick Kiln Road about ¼ mile north of Scuttlehole Road). Dai Dayton, 631-537-0660.

Sun 11/25 Long Pond Greenbelt. 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Meet at Mashashimuet Park, Sag Harbor. 5 mile hike along many ponds. Bob Wolfram, 631-725-4237.