Southampton Trails Preservation Society
P.O. Box 1171, Bridgehampton, NY 11932

631-537-5202, Website: www.hike-li.org/stps

southamptontrailspreservationsociety@hotmail.com

May 2007 Hike and Event Schedule

Most Thursdays S.T.P.S. has a work party. Volunteers are always welcome. Call Ken  Bieger, 631-283-5432

Thurs., May 3-S.T.P.S. Monthly Meeting. 7PM-9PM. Meet at Southampton Town Hall lower level meeting room. All are welcome. Special election for Vice President & Secretary.  Glorian Berk, 631-283-2638.

Sat., May 5- Sag Harbor Literary Tour. 10AM-12:30PM. Meet at the windmill on Long Wharf, Sag Harbor. Co-sponsored by the John Jermain Library. Join us for the kick-off of Sag Harbor’s 300th anniversary celebration and walk through Sag Harbor’s fascinating literary history. Tony Garro, 631-725-5861.

Sat., May 5-Sarnoff Exploration. 10AM-1:30PM. Meet at Sarnoff Reserve’s D.E.C. parking lot on the west side of County Road 104, 2.5 miles south of Riverhead traffic circle.  A joint hike with the L.I. Greenbelt Conference. Rain cancels, bring snacks and liquid.  8 miles through the heart of the Pine Barrens. John Virgilio, 631-574-8844 or <virg4@optonline.net.>

Sun., May 6-Long Pond Greenbelt. 10AM-Noon. Hike the north loop through this unique glacial remnant. 5 miles. Meet at Mashashimuet Park, Sag Harbor. Bob Wolfram, 631-725-4237.

Sat., May 12-Trout Pond/Clam Island. 10AM-Noon. Meet at Trout Pond parking lot on Noyac Road (across from Mill Road).  Hike around historic Trout Pond; then hike along Clam Island with its views of Morton’s Preserve and the Bay. 4 miles. Ken Bieger, 631-283-5432.

Sun., May 13-Point Woods Trail. 9AM-11AM. Happy Mother’s Day!  Travel a little for a big reward on this 5 mile Montauk adventure. Great ocean views, some hills. Meet on Camp Hero Road (off Montauk State Pky.), Montauk. Sue Bieger, 631-283-5432.

Sat. May 19-Sarnoff Exploration. 10AM-1:30PM. Meet at Sarnoff Reserve’s D.E.C. parking lot on the west side of County Road 104, 2.5 miles south of Riverhead traffic circle.  A joint hike with the L.I. Greenbelt Conference. Rain cancels, bring snacks and liquid.  8 miles through the heart of the Pine Barrens. John Virgilio, 631-574-8844 or <virg4@optonline.net.>

Sun., May 20-Northwest Path. 10AM-12:30PM. Meet at the intersection of Merchants Path (off Sagg Road) and Wainscott Harbor Road, Bridgehampton. Hike several hilly loops to Toyland and Whale Rock. 5 miles. Dianne Rulnick, 631-726-5903.

Sat., May 26- Whiskey Hill Figure 8.  9AM-10:30AM. Meet at the end of Bridge Hill Lane (off Brick Kiln Road), Bridgehampton. A 2 mile hike with ocean views, 2 ponds, and an enormous glacial erratic. Dai Dayton, 631-537-0660.

Sun., May 27-Elliston Park. 9AM-11AM. Meet at the Elliston Park parking lot on Millstone Brook Road, Southampton.  A 4 mile hike with some hills; views of Big Fresh Pond, Wolf Swamp and Scallop pond. Howard Reisman, 631-283-5376.

Sun., May 27-Culloden Point. 10AM-1:30PM. A joint Southampton and East Hampton Trails Preservation Society hike. Fresh water wetlands on a beautiful new E.H.T.P.S. trail then a walk along a rocky sound. From Rte. 27 turn left on to The Plaza. Take County road  49 (Edgemere St.).  This becomes Flamingo Ave. In about 2 miles you will see a trail head on the left (west) side of the road. There is no sign visible from the road. Ken Kindler, 631-563-4354.

Sun., May 27-Northwest Horseback Ride. 11:30 AM. Meet at Wolffer Estate Winery on Sagg Road, Bridgehampton. BYO horse. Dai Dayton, 631-537-0660.

Mon., May 28-Sag Harbor Patriotic Tour. 1PM-3PM.  Meet at the windmill on Long Wharf, Sag Harbor. Learn about Sag Harbor’s role in America’s wars. Visit battle sites, cemeteries, and historic homes. Tony Garro, 631-725-5861.

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