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| SAT JAN 21 | 10:00 AM | HISTORIC EAST HAMPTON VILLAGE | (1.5 miles) |
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“Town Street” (Main Street) was likely an Indian trail, but it was formally laid out in 1648 and composes our most significant collection of historic buildings. Join the director of the
East Hampton Historical Society and learn about the people and places that make our Village a unique part of what the LLRR dubbed “The Hamptons” in the 1880’s. Meet at 101 Main Street in
East Hampton.
Leader: Richard Barons (631) 324-9389 | |||
| WED JAN 25 | 10:00 AM | POINT WOODS TRAIL | (3 miles) |
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Walk along trails lined with large beech, tupelo, American holly, oak and black birch trees to the bluffs overlooking the Atlantic – you’ll come back invigorated and refreshed. On the return we will pass Battery 113 in Camp Hero. Meet on Camp Hero Rd. off Route 27 in Montauk, about a mile east of Deep Hollow Ranch.
Leader: Ed Porco (631) 668-2947 | |||
| SAT JAN 28 | 10:00 AM | NORTHWEST DELIGHTS | (4+ miles) |
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The leaders invite us to explore some of their favorite woodland paths and beaches on a scenic winter hike. Bring water and a snack. Meet at the schoolhouse plaque on Northwest Road, about 3/10 of a mile from the intersection with Alewive Brook Road in East Hampton.
Leaders: Nick Bryan and Jeri Wellman (631) 324-9290 or (917) 225-4145 | |||
| WED FEB 01 | 10:00 AM | WHISPERING PINES OF NAPEAGUE | (3.5 miles) |
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We follow a meandering trail through an oak and pitch pine forest to observe the quiet beauty of Napeague State Park. Meet on Napeague Meadow Road (not Harbor Road), about half a mile north of the intersection with Rte 27 in Montauk.
Leader: Carol Andrews (631) 725-3367 | |||
| SAT FEB 04 | 10:00 AM | HEART OF SPRING TOUR | (0.5 miles) |
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Join our village historian “town crier” and tour the heart of the Springs. We will learn the story behind many historical sights, such as Ashawagh Hall, the Soldiers and Sailors Monument, the cemetery and the Parsons Blacksmith Shop. Meet at Ashawagh Hall on Springs Fireplace Road and Old Stone Highway. Rain cancels.
Leader: Hugh King (631) 267-6799 | |||
| WED FEB 08 | 10:00 AM | CHATSFIELD'S HOLE | (3 miles) |
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Named after an early East Hampton settler, Chatfield’s Hole is a beautiful glacial kettle hole surrounded by stately pine trees. Purchased for preservation in 1976, the area around the hole is one of the town’s first open-space acquisitions. Meet at the kiosk parking area on Route 114 near the intersection of Edward’s Hole Rd in East Hampton (2 miles north of Stephen Hands Path).
Leader: Eva Moore (631) 238-5134 | |||
| SAT FEB 11 | 10:00 AM | BARCELONA NECK | (3.5 miles) |
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We will circle Barcelona Neck, using old Trustee roads, dating back to the 1700’s. High bluffs offer wonderful views of Shelter Island, Northwest Harbor, Cedar Point Lighthouse and the Grace Estate. Some beach walking is possible. Meet at the Sag Harbor Golf Course clubhouse, east of Route 114 between Swamp Road and the Sag Harbor Village boundary.
Leader: Carol Andrews (631) 725-3367 | |||
| WED FEB 15 | 10:00 AM | MONEY POND LOOP | (4.5 miles) |
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Learn how Money Pond got its name and then hike to Montauk Lighthouse and to Turtle Cove for spectacular views of the ocean. We will loop back through Camp Hero. Meet at Camp Hero Rd. off Route 27 about 1 mile east of Deep Hollow Ranch in Montauk.
Leader: Ed Porco (631) 668-2947 | |||
| SAT FEB 18 | 10:30 AM | STONY HILL: FIELD AND FOREST | (6+ miles) |
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Stony Hill is rolling woods, just north of protected farmland, in Amagansett. Most of this land has been preserved through the auspices of the Peconic Land Trust. You can enjoy field and forest on this occasionally hilly hike. Bring liquids and snacks. Meet on the shoulder of Abraham’s Path, 1 1/4 mile north of Town Lane in Amagansett.
Leader: Rick Whalen (631) 267-6608 | |||
| WED FEB 22 | 10:00 AM | POINT WOODS | (4.5 miles) |
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Hike trails lined with large beech, tupelo, American holly, oak and mountain laurel to the bluffs overlooking the Atlantic. We will pass Battery 113 in Camp Hero. There are a few steep areas and a couple of stream crossings; one or two stepping stones. It’s a beautiful hike in any season. Meet on Camp Hero Rd., a right turn off Rte. 27 in Montauk, about a mile east of Deep Hollow Ranch.
Leader: Larry Raymond (631) 668-3432 | |||
| SAT FEB 25 | 10:00 AM | THE POND TOUR | (9 miles) |
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Striking views of Oyster Pond, Big Reed Pond and Lake Montauk reward the intrepid, winter hiker. The rolling hills of Deep Hollow Ranch, a pretty woodland path and the spectacular overlook from
Star Top Ranch only add to the allure of this, “Not to miss,” seasonal trek. Meet in the public parking area of Theodore Roosevelt County Park, approximately ½ mile east of East Lake Drive in Montauk.
Leader: Richard Poveromo (631) 283-4591 or day of hike (917) 584-7280 | |||
| WED FEB 29 | 10:00 AM | BIG REED POND | (3-4 miles) |
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Enjoy many beautiful water views of Big Reed Pond, including a Registered National Landmark. Meet at the parking area off East Lake Drive, about 2 miles north of the intersection with Rte 27 in Montauk.
Leader: Ed Porco (631) 668-2947 | |||
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