January

Ken Kindler will continue to give hikes on the Paumanok Path in eastern Southampton until the gap in The Path is closed.  For more information call (631) 331-3385 or E-mail, Ken@Hike-LI.com.  It is Ken's hope that these hikes will help draw more attention to the need to close the gap in the Paumanok Path.  Want to get involved in the trail projects?  Call Dai Dayton Southampton Trails Preservation Society’s President at (631) 537 – 0660

01/02/00 Meeting time: Sunday 10:00 A.M. Walk till Noon

Hike Leader: Vince Scerbinski

Meeting location: Intersection of Millstone Brook Road and Big Fresh Pond Road.

Pace: Moderate

Terrain: Flat

For more information call: 287 - 2713

01/09/00 Meeting time: Sunday 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Hike Leader: Ken Kindler

Meeting location: N.Y.S. Parking Area on Rte. 24 - north side of road immediately west of Red Creek Rd.
Distance: 8 miles
Pace: Fast
Terrain: Flat
All hikers call me: 331-3385.
Bring food, liquid and warm clothing
Hikers will get a chance to see what the trail is like between Hubbard Creek and the Shinnecock Canal.

01/16/00 Meeting time: Sunday 10:00 A.M. till whenever
Hike Leader: Ken Kindler

Meeting location: Tuckahoe School at the intersection of Magee St. and Sebonac Road, Southampton
Plan on a short easy hike and a longer fast paced hike.  Details will depend on the interests of the hikers.
Terrain: Flat
Have all hikers call me
Bring food, liquid and warm clothing

01/23/00 Meeting time: Sunday 10:00 A.M. 1:30 P.M.
Hike Leader: Ken Kindler

Meeting location: CR 104 DEC parking lot; located midway between the junctions of CR 105 to the north and CR 31 to the south
Distance: 7 miles
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly
Have all hikers call me.
Bring food, liquid and warm clothing.
This is one of my favorite portions of the Paumanok Path.  It is characterized by well-executed switchbacks with inspiring panoramic views.  You walk on a spongy debris layer that protects the root systems underneath and knees and ankles above.
We will stop at Wildwood Lake for a snack.

01/30/00 Meeting time: Sunday 10:00 A.M. – 1 P.M.

Hike Leader: Dai Dayton

Meeting Location: BH Winery (site of SOFO Nature Museum) on BH Turnpike.  See Long & Crooked Ponds.

Pace: Moderate

Terrain: Flat

For info call: Dai at: 537 - 0660