March

Saturday, March 3 – Trout Pond and Clam Island. 9 AM-11 AM.  Meet at Trout Pond parking lot on Noyac Road across from Mill Road for an easy 3-4 mile hike around historic Trout pond and the Clam Island County Park with views of Morton Wildlife Refuge.  Leader: Ken Bieger, 283-5432.

Sunday, March 11 – Laurel Valley County Park. 10 PM-Noon. Meet at the kiosk on Deerfield Road across from Deer Run Road for a hilly 3-4 mile hike with beautiful views of Robins Island and Peconic Bay.  Leader: Dai Dayton, 631-537-0660.

Saturday, March 17 – Long Pond Paumanok Walk. 10:30 AM-1:30 PM (optional second hike). Meet at Sagg  Industries parking lot on Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, south of Mashashimuet Park, between Clay Pitts Road and Carroll Street. Bring lunch and liquid. Fast 6 mile hike on a new section of the Paumanok Path through the gorgeous Long Pond Greenbelt into East Hampton. Leader: Ken Kindler: 631-331-5938, Ken@Hike-LI.com.

Saturday, March 24 – Laurel Valley Ramble. 10:30 AM-1:30 PM.(optional second hike). Meet at Sagg  Industries parking lot on Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, south of Mashashimuet Park, between Clay Pitts Road and Carroll Street. Bring lunch and liquid. Fast 6 mile hike on a new section of the Paumanok Path through the enchanting Laurel Valley and eastward. Leader: Ken Kindler: 631-331-5938, Ken@Hike-LI.com.

Saturday, March 31 – Elliston Park Traverse. 10 AM-Noon. Meet at entrance on Millstone Brook Road, Southampton for an easy 3-5 mile hike with views of Wolf Swamp, Scallop Pond, and Big Fresh Pond. Leader: Howard Reisman, 283-5376.