North Haven Trails Association, Inc.

P. O. Box 2658

Sag Harbor, N. Y. 11963

Having North Haven Trails Association’s events on this website will give members of the group an additional means of accessing their schedule of hikes.  Posting these events will also help encourage the residents of North Haven to visit the Village owned Genet Creek property and support NHTA’s efforts to protect this natural resource.

Use of the North Haven Trail System is limited to North Haven residents or their guests. This is a small and very ecologically sensitive area.  It is an enormous challenge to steward it.  Restricted access will help ensure the sustainability of the resource.

This group has a clear vision for the preservation of this lovely area and their enthusiasm is contagious. If you would like to know more about this initiative feel free to contact the North Haven Trails Association’s President, John Hilgeman 631-725-4764 or Vice President, Jeanne Vielbig 631-725-0102.

The Association is working hard to make sure that its activities are not only enjoyable, but also educational. The schedule of upcoming events follows.

On August 3, 2002 (Saturday) the North Haven Trails Association will be conducting a walk on the Genet

Creek Trail starting at 8:00 AM in front of the North Haven Village Hall on Ferry Road (Route 114).  Our guest trail leader will be Josephine DiVincenzi with an emphasis on seasonal bird identification along Genet Creek.  This walk will take approximately two hours.  Since the number of people who can attend is limited, please contact John Hilgeman (725 4764) or Jeanne Vielbig (725 0102) for reservations and information.

On August 23, 2002 (Friday) the North Haven Trails Association will be conducting a full moon walk on the Loop Trail starting at 8:00 PM starting in front of the North Haven Village Hall on Ferry Road (Route 114).  Please bring a flashlight.  For further information call John Hilgeman (725 4764) or Jeanne Vielbig (725 0102).

On September 28, 2002 (Saturday) the North Haven Trails Association will be conducting our first kayak trip in Genet Creek.  The trip will start in Genet Creek at 9:00 AM and last approximately two hours.  For reservations, directions, and kayak rental information please call John Hilgeman (725 4764).

On October 19, 2002 (Saturday) the North Haven Trails Association will be conducting a Loop Trail walk starting at 9:00 AM in front of the North Haven Village Hall on Ferry Road (Route 114).  Our guest trail leader will be Richard Gambino with an emphasis on nature photography.  Cameras are required.  For further information call John Hilgeman (725 4764) or Jeanne Vielbig (725 0102).

November 2, 2002 (Saturday):  NHTA will hold its annual Fall membership meeting at 10:00AM at the North Haven Village Hall on Ferry Rd (Rt 114).  There will be an election of officers and directors followed by our guest speaker, Paula Timpson.  Paula has written two books of poetry, “The Spirit of Hiking” and “The Spirit of Trees”.  One of the poems in the “The Spirit of Hiking” is about our Loop Trail. 

November 30, 2002 (Saturday):  There will be a Wild Turkey trail walk on Genet Creek starting in front of the North Haven Village Hall on Ferry Road at 9:00AM.  This will be our last event of the year so try not to miss it!  Reservations for this hike are required since the number of hikers is limited.  Please contact John Hilgeman at 725 4764 or Jeanne Vielbig at 725 0102 for reservations and further information.