January 2003

Sat., Dec.28-Paumanok Path Passage. 9:00AM-11:30.

Meet at Sag Harbor Industries on the Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, south of Gingerbread Bake Shop. Brisk 5-6 mile hike through oak forest with views of glacial erratics and kettleholes.

Hike Leader: Dai Dayton, 631-537-0660.

Sun., Dec.29-Northwest Path Ramble. 9AM-11:30AM.

Meet at intersection of Merchants Path and Wainscott Harbor Road in Bridgehampton. Brisk 5-6 mile hike.  Several hilly loops through oak forest to toyland and whale rock. Bring water.

Hike Leader: Dianne Rulnick, 631-726-5903.

Sat., Jan.4- Long Pond Greenbelt Ramble. 10AM –12:30PM.

Meet at the entrance to Poxabogue Park on Old Farm Road in Bridgehampton just south of the RR trestle. Moderately paced 4-5 mile hike with spectacular views of Crooked and Long Ponds.

Leader: Bill Schildknecht, 631-725-2888.

Sun., Jan.5 - Laurel Valley Excursion. 11:00AM-1PM.

Meet at the kiosk located on Deerfield Road in Noyac across from Deerwood Path (North Side Hills). Fast-paced 6-mile hike through wooded knolls and laurel-filled ravines. Hilly terrain.

Hike Leader: Dianne Rulnick, 631-726-5903.

Sat., Jan.11- Mashomack Preserve Trek. 9:00AM.

Meet at the North Haven/Shelter Island Ferry. Your choice of a 6-mile hike or a 13-mile hike through meadows, woods, and beaches. Spectacular views of north and south forks. Moderately brisk hike. Bring lunch and plenty of water, $5.00/person for Ferry and Mashomack Preserve Donation. 13-mile Hike Leader: Dianne Rulnick, 631-726-5903. 6-mile

Hike Leader: Tony Garro, 631-725-5861.

Sun., Jan.12 - Whiskey Hill Loop Traverse. 10AM-11:00AM.

Meet at intersection of Millstone Road and Lopers Path, Bridgehampton. Moderately-paced 1 1/2 mile hike with ocean views from the top of the moraine, two kettlehole ponds and an enormous glacial erratic along the way. Hilly terrain.

Hike Leader: Bob Wolfram, 631-725-4237.

Sat., Jan.18 - Full Moon Hike to Sag Harbor Bay. 6:30PM-8PM.

Meet on Swamp Road approximately ½ mile east of Route 114, Sag Harbor.  Moderately paced 4-mile hike. Bring a flashlight and dress warmly.

Leader: Dai Dayton, 631-537-0660.

Sun., Jan.19- Elliston Park Trek. 10AM-Noon.

Meet at the Park entrance on Millstone Brook Road in Southampton for a moderately paced 3-4 mile hike with views of Wolf Swamp and Big Fresh Pond.

Hike Leader: Jill Barber, 631-725-4588.

Wednesday, Jan.22- Annual Dinner/Raffle Fundraiser. 

6:30PM at Almond Restaurant in Bridgehampton.  For more information call STPS, 631-537-5202.

Sat., Jan.25- Big Reed Pond County Park Ramble. 11AM-3PM.

Meet at entrance on East Lake Drive 2 miles north of Montauk Highway in Montauk. Fast-paced 8-mile hike through maritime forest with views of Big Reed Pond & Block Island Sound.

Leader: Ken Kindler, 631-563-8283 or Ken@Hike-LI.com

Sun., Jan.26- Trout Pond /Clam Island Perambulation.  10AM-11:30AM. 

Meet at Trout Pond parking lot on Noyac Road across from Mill Road for a moderately paced 3-4 mile hike around historic Trout pond to Clam Island County Park with views of Morton Wildlife Refuge. Leader: Ken Bieger, 631-283-5432.