November 1, Wednesday 10 A.M. OYSTER POND, ETC. (3-4 miles)
Woods, open fields, and great views along the way to Oyster Pond and Ogdensbrook Bridge and back make for a jam-packed 3- 4 miles of great (but not difficult) hiking. Meet at Theodore Roosevelt County Park, off Montauk Highway, about 3 miles east of "downtown Montauk." (Watch for park sign on left.) Leader: Gene Makl 324-8662

November 4, Saturday 10 A.M KIOSK DEDICATION & HIKE ( 3-6 miles)
The long-awaited map is in place at the starting point of an enchanting stretch of the Paumanok Path. A brief dedication ceremony will be followed by a sojourn into the forest of white pines. There will be a turning back point for those wishing to go the shorter distance. Meet at the corner of Route 114 and Edward’s Hole Road in East Hampton.   Leaders: Steve and Laurie Tamber 329-3201

November 7 Tuesday Election Day We urge East End residents to vote YES on Proposal #3 extending the Community Preservation Fund. The Fund has enabled local governments to purchase precious parcels of land that otherwise would have been developed. A YES vote will ensure open space for generations to come.

November 8, Wednesday 10 A.M. STONY HILL (4 miles)
Look for autumn colors on this unusual loop that includes trails in the High Point Preserve, the Accabonac Preserve, and the old brush dump. Meet on Red Dirt Rd, 2/10 of a mile east of Accabonac Highway. Leader: Nancy Kane 324-5799

November 11, Saturday 10 A.M. TO THE LIGHTHOUSE (6 miles)
Now is a good time to take a close look at the Cedar Point Lighthouse, which recently received preservation status and, hopefully, will soon be restored to its 1868 brilliance. Meet at the check-in cabin at the entrance to Cedar Point Park in the Northwest. Some beach walking involved. Leader: Richard Lupoletti 324-1127

November 15, Wed 10 A.M. BUCKSKILL/OLD MONTAUK HWY LOOP (3.5 miles)
Take a different route into the 700-acre Buckskill Preserve and help keep a little used segment of the trail open while enjoying a peaceful, dense oak-pitch pine forest. Meet on a short spur of historic Old Montauk Hwy, north off Rt 27just west of Almondito Restaurant and the Wainscott village sign (look for blue-and-white Parking Area sign). Those coming from the west, look for left hand turn-off after passing the Parking Area on the south side of Rt 27 across from the Main Beach store.   Leader: Richard Lupoletti 324-1127

November 18, Saturday 10 A.M. CRANBERRIES AND DUNES (3 miles)
Our leader will fill us in on the secrets of the mysterious Walking Dunes and take us to the bog where cranberries abound this time of year. Wear boots and bring a container if you want to harvest some berries for your Thanksgiving table. Meet at the end of Napeague Harbor Road off Route 27 in Napeague.   Leader: Lee Dion 375-2339

November 22, Wednesday 10 A.M. STONY HILL (3 miles)
One of our recent releases where names like The Archery Trail and Baker Kettle Hole become a reality. Set in a "remote" wooded section of East Hampton, this easy hike should put you in a tranquil pre-holiday mood. Meet at the south side of Red Dirt Road, ¼ of a mile from Old Accabonac Road in the Amagansett area.  Leader: Gene Makl 324-8662

November 26, Sunday 10 A.M. THANKSGIVING SUNDAY HIKE (6-7 miles)
Here is another chance to take in the beauty of Montauk’s 3,000+ acre Hither Woods Preserve. This will be a moderate to brisk-paced walk through the secluded woods and along the solitary soundfront. Meet at the Montauk Recycling Center about two miles east of the Hither Hills West Overlook. Leader: Rick Whalen 267-6608

November 29, Wednesday 10 A.M. RIGHT OF WAY TRAIL (4 miles)
We will traverse the entire 4-mile section of this "secret" trail, which is part of the Paumanok Path, including the seldom-hiked area above East Lake Drive. Because this trail is close to wetlands, expect some muddy portions; wear proper footgear. Meet at Theodore County Park, off Montauk Highway, about 3 miles east of central Montauk. (Watch for park sign on left.) Leader: Eva Moore 238-5134