To find the Greenbelt Office in Blydenburgh Park: from Route 25-25A in Smithtown, go south on Brooksite Dr.; at next light (New Mill Rd.), turn right to park entrance at end of road. From Route 347, find Brooksite Dr. between the 347-454 junction and Rt. 111; head north on Brooksite to New Mill Rd.; go left to the park. Follow the paved path at the west end of the lot to the Blydenburgh-Weld House.
Sat. July 24 – LONG BEACH BOARDWALK WALK: 8:00 AM – 5 miles – easy to moderate – flat – Info: Vince 516-851-6165.
Beginners welcome on a wonderful scenic and tranquil stroll along the Long Beach boardwalk; hike leaves from New York Ave. and West Broadway boardwalk entrance; bring fluids, walking shoes, sun screen and a visor/cap; hike entrance is free; enjoying a day at the beach is $10 per person; hope to see you!
Sat. July 24 – GPS HIKE: 10:00 AM – 5 miles – moderate – hilly – Info: Nancy D., 631- 744-9815 or 612-584-8594.
Practice using the GPS you haven’t had time to figure out. We will try it out on new and old trails in the Manorville Hills; bring water and lunch or snack; meet at the Trails Information Center, ¼ mile north of L.I.E. Exit 70; E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Sat. July 24 – DEMOCRAT POINT SUNSET AND MOONRISE: 6:15 PM – 5 or 9 miles – easy – sandy beach walk . Info: Quyen (Quinn), 631-234-5486, AM of hike only.
Hike along the bay side to Democrat Point and observe changes on the western end of Robert Moses, then return along the ocean; optional moonlight hike to the Fire Island Lighthouse, with a magnificent view of the ocean; bring water, snacks; rain cancels; meet at southwest corner of parking field 2; no parking fee after 6 PM; joint hike with NHOC. E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Sun. July 25 – LAKELAND POKE-AROUND: 1:30 PM – 3 miles – easy – flat - Info: Tom or Sherri, 631-567-9484.
Take an easy walk in Lakeland County Park and the north end of Connetquot St. Pk. Preserve, seeing the headwaters of the Connetquot and diverse woods; a good beginner’s walk; rain cancels; meet at Lakeland County Park (L.I.E. Exit 58, south on Old Nichols Rd. to Johnson Ave., left to park; or L.I.E. Exit 59, south on Ocean Ave. to Johnson, right to park). E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Sun. Aug. 1 – NORTH END HILLY HOP: 7:45 AM – 12 miles – fast – hilly – Info: Shari, 516-721-0223.
Great cardio workout! Head up through the beautiful hills of the north shore to Cold Spring Harbor, pause to appreciate the harbor view, and hop back down the hills again; hiking experience and good knees recommended; bring snacks and plenty of water; meet at Trail View State Park, north side of Jericho Turnpike (NY 25), several traffic lights east of Seaford Oyster Bay Expy. (NY 135), and just past Stop ’N Shop; from the east, lot is just west of Woodbury Rd. E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Sun. Aug. 1 – BAYARD CUTTING ARBORETUM FREE CONCERT WALK: 11:00 AM – 3-4 miles – slow, easy – flat Info: Quyen (Quinn), 631-234-5486, AM of hike only.
Take a leisurely walk around the beautiful gardens, ponds and along the Connetquot River, followed by a Swing Time Big Band concert under the shade of majestic trees; bring water, lunch and a chair; rain cancels; meet at Bayard Cutting Arboretum, So. St. Pky. Exit 45E, east on Montauk Hwy 0.25 mile to entrance on right; parking fee, or free with Empire Passport; joint hike with NHOC. E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Tues. Aug. 3 – COLD SPRING HARBOR HILL HOP: 10:00 AM – 4.3 miles – fast – hilly – Info: George, 516-249-5041.
Not for beginners! One of the toughest hikes on L.I. with a rewarding view of the harbor and many ups and downs on the way to NY 108 and back; meet at the Nassau-Suffolk Greenbelt trailhead on Harbor Rd. (NY 25A) in the unpaved parking lot adjacent to the Cold Spring Harbor Library, bring water, rain cancels.
