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East
Hampton Trails Preservation Society
P. O. Box 2144
Amagansett, NY 11930
631-329-4227
SCHEDULED HIKES
MAY 2007
Quote of the month
A poor life
this if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare.
--William Henry Davies
For general information about hiking in East Hampton, go to www.ehtps.org or write to ehtps@hotmail.com
May 2, Wednesday 10 A.M.
EXERCISE HIKE (3-4 miles)
This will be a moderately-paced “exercise hike” through a
lush beech forest and past a working farm.
Meet on Abrahams Path in western Amagansett about 2/10 mile north of the
intersection with
May 5, Saturday 10 A.M.
This section of the Paumanok Path includes the scenic
Chatfield’s Hole and the majestic white pine forest. Meet at the trail head map
on Route 114 near
Edward’s
May 9, Wednesday 10
A.M.
MONEY POND (5- 6 miles)
We will walk through the gorgeous Point Woods and circle back to take in the
beauty of Money Pond. Meet on
May 12, Saturday 10 A.M.
BUCKSKILL OLD MONTAUK LOOP (4 miles)
Take a different route into the 700-acre Buckskill
Preserve on this moderately paced walk through a peaceful, dense oak and pitch
pine forest: an easy hike on basically flat land. Meet on a short section of
historic
May 12, Saturday 10 A.M.
NORTHWEST ROADS BIKE TRIP (20 miles)
The Northwest roads, like you’ve never seen!
The leisurely ride will conclude with muffins and coffee on the lawn of
the leaders’ home. Meet at the end
of
May 16, Wednesday 10 A.M.
DOGWOOD
HIKE (3-4 miles)
The combination of forest, shore and hopefully dogwood
trees in bloom will prove a pleasure to all. Meet at the School House Plaque on
Special:
May 5th 10 A.M.
Literary Tour
Co-sponsored by John Jermain Library
May 28th 1
P.M. Patriotic Tour
Visit battle sites, cemeteries, and historic houses.
Both
tours start at the windmill on
May 19, Saturday 9 A.M.
LONGSHANKS HIKE #2 (8 miles)
Two separate loops, across the road from each other on
widely different terrain, make for a challenging, moderately-paced walk for
serious hikers. Some hilly sections
on one, while the other is basically flat.
Bring water and snacks.
Meet on Wainscott-Northwest Rd (Daniel’s Hole Rd) north of Rt 27 and just north
of the EH airport. Leader: Richard
Lupoletti 324-1127
May 19, Saturday 10 A.M.
AROUND
May 20, Sunday
10 A.M.
HITHER WOODS IN SPRING (6-8 miles)
Join us for a springtime tour-de-force of this magnificent
Montauk wilderness. Moderate pace;
bring food and water. Meet at the
May 23, Wednesday 10 A.M.
POINT WOODS (3 miles)
This hike has it all: the greatest variety of
specimen trees in East Hampton, four cleverly crafted new bridges spanning
active streams, a close look at WW II coastal bunkers, and the most spectacular
view of the
May 26, Saturday 10 A.M.
LONGPOND
Hikers can choose between a shorter or longer trek through the popular Greenbelt
Trail in
May 26, Saturday 10 A.M.
HITHER WOODS (6-7 miles)
Enjoy the beautiful woods and stunning water vistas on
this lovely (and hilly) section of the Paumanok Path finishing on the hilly
Serpent Back Trail. Bring plenty of
water and snacks. This hike will
involve a car shuttle. Meet at the
Hither Hills West Overlook on Rt 27, about 1 mile east of the
May 27, Sunday
10 A.M.
CULLODEN POINT (5 miles)
Freshwater wetlands, a beautiful new EHTPS trail, and a
long walk along the rocky
May 27, Sunday
9 A.M.
KAYAK PADDLE #1/NORTHWEST
Our first kayak trip of the season will be in
May 30, Wednesday 10 A.M.
This spectacular hike includes one of the most awesome views on the
The next meeting will be held on Monday, May 7th at 7:30 PM. Convene at Ashawagh Hall.
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