approx. 2.5 miles - moderate pace, but sandy (ocean beach) - Info only: Rick, call or text (631) 275-8539, richardwhalen@optonline.net. Early on a Sunday morning join us for a hike along the beautiful sandy shore of Napeague Beach.  We’ll have the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the dunes of Napeague State Park on the other.  Plus, there will be a special surprise at the turnaround point of the hike.  Meet at the State beach access parking area, south side of Montauk Highway (Route 27), 3,800 feet east of Shipwreck Drive.  Note early start time.  Bring liquids.  Hike end time is approximate.

5-6 miles – fast – mainly flat - Info: Tammy, 631-896-1409, between 6-9pm. We’ll start on the Red Trail and pick up some of the White trail (aka the Nassau-Suffolk Greenbelt Trail) within the park.  Bring water and trail snacks. Heavy rain cancels, light rain may not; call morning of hike if unsure.  Directions: NY-135 exit 8, Powell Ave.  Head east and make a quick left into the park towards the picnic area and polo field.  Follow the road past the toll booth and head left into the picnic area parking lot.  Parking kiosk by the restrooms: those 60+ can scan a NYS driver’s license for free parking slip; otherwise, $8 fee :( We’ll meet in the southeast corner of the lot, which is closest to the entrance. Hike end time is approximate.

4-5 miles, moderate, flat - PRIOR Registration and cellphone number required. CALL or E: Sal, 631-235-2059, or sailingsals60@gmail.com. One of the crown jewels of the Long Island Greenbelt system, this preserve maintains 3473 acres of land & water for the protection & propagation of game birds, fish, animals, & 50 miles of trail through the park. Formerly a private sportsman's club, this lightly used area is a classic pine barrens system, featuring a canopy of pitch pine and several varieties of oak. The Connetquot River flows gently through the center of the park, affording opportunities to observe ospreys, herons, egrets, kingfishers, River Otter, & a host of other species. Near the entrance is a grist mill from the early 1700s & the large Sportsmen's Club, parts of which were built in the early 1800s. A mile north, a trout hatchery built over a century ago is still in operation. We will meet at Westbrook Sports Complex Ball Fields and follow the L.I. Trail to a catwalk under Sunrise Hwy and into Connetquot River State Park Preserve. After a rest stop at the Main House, we'll continue North on trails paralleling the river. We will visit the hatchery before continuing to Bunces Bridge, then head South to complete the loop. Bring ample water and a snack. There is no parking fee at Westbrook. GPS Address: 1 Wheeler Rd. Great River, NY 11739.  Heavy rain cancels; light rain does not. Optional lunch afterwards. Hike end time is approximate.

approx. 3 miles - moderate pace - some steep terrain - Info only: Rick, call or text (631) 275-8539, richardwhalen@optonline.net. Start your weekend with a short but somewhat hilly loop through the leafy interior of Hither Woods.  The hike will climb Laurel Canyon to the scenic viewpoint known as Panorama.  We will finish the hike past Midland Junction and the Lost Boulder.  Meet at roadside shoulder parking on Navy Road, ~1/2 mile west of Navy Road Railroad crossing.  Note early start time.  Bring liquids & tick protection.  Hike end time is approximate.

4.5 to 5 miles – moderate - PRIOR Registration and cellphone number required. CALL or E: Sal, 631-235-2059, or sailingsals60@gmail.com. Explore several trails in the pine barrens of this county park, featuring the Sans Souci Lakes and abundant wildlife; bring water, snacks and a smile; hiking shoes recommended. Snow, heavy rain cancels, light rain does not; no restroom facilities available. Meet at the Bayport trailhead; from NY 27 Exit 50 eastbound or Exit 51 westbound, go south on Broadway Ave. to Montauk Hwy.; go left about 1/4 mile, and left again onto Lakeview Ave (Girl Scout Way), opposite Speedway Gas; Sans Souci Bayport trailhead sign will be on your left after about 1/4 mile); park on the park side and meet at park sign; No Fee. GPS: 468 Lakeview Ave, Bayport, NY 11705. Heavy rain cancels, light rain does not. Optional lunch afterwards. Hike end time is approximate.

4–5.1 miles - PRIOR Registration and cellphone number required - CALL Sal, 631-235-2059, or E: sailingsals60@gmail.com. A moderately fast hike over gently varied terrain paralleling the river, opening to a picturesque beach with scenic views of Moriches Bay and Fire Island National Seashore; after hiking along the beach, we will return to the trails to complete the loop; hiking shoes recommended; bring ample water, snacks and a smile; binoculars/cameras for wildlife viewing optional. from L.I.E. Exit 68 or NY 27 Exit 58S, take William Floyd Parkway south to Montauk Hwy. (C.R. 80); turn left, and in 2.9 miles keep right to stay on Montauk Hwy.; continue another 2.1 miles to Kalers Pond Park parking lot, on left, opposite Terrell River Park. GPS: 1 Chet Swezey Rd, Center Moriches, NY 11934. No parking fee. Heavy rain cancels, light rain does not. Optional lunch afterwards. Hike end time is approximate.

7 miles - 600 ft Elevation Gain - Moderate Difficulty - 3 MPH pace - Call or Email: Mark, QuistAdventures@gmail.com, 516-672-9853. Come hike some forested trails in Caumsett that takes us along the perimeter of the park!  We will meet in front of the Park Offices by the entrance station.  We will be walking on a mix of uneven trails through the woods, unpaved roads and paved paths. There will be some steep hills along our path. Bring plenty of water, snacks and appropriate footwear. Heavy rain or snow cancels. If unsure, please contact me in the morning of the hike. There will be a fee to enter the park, please plan appropriately. Address: 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington, NY 11743. Hike end time is approximate.

approx. 12+ miles – Fast – Hills - Prior registration requested, text or call Fran, 631-806-5078. Come explore the wild beauty of Long Island’s North Shore! Our hike will wind along the shimmering Sound, through tidal marshes, and beside the banks of the Nissequogue. In the woods, we’ll tackle both Cardiac and Snake Hills—maybe more than once!  Fast and strenuous pace.  Meet at Field 3 by the bathrooms.  Entry fee this time of year after 8am on weekdays, so don’t be late.  Bring water and snacks and good spirits. Filtered water available at the Charles and Helen Reichert Administration building in Kings Park.  Heavy rain cancels.  Hike end time is approximate.

4.5-5 miles – PRIOR Registration and cellphone number required - CALL or E: Sal, 631-235-2059, or sailingsals60@gmail.com. Meet at the new Welcome Center/ Restrooms for a brisk hike in this South Shore hidden jewel encompassing 690 acres along the picturesque Connetquot River; bring water, snacks, and a smile; trail shoes recommended; heavy rain cancels, light rain does not; Take Southern State Pkwy. Exit 45E, continue east on Montauk Hwy. 1/2 mile to entrance on the right, or NY 27 to Connetquot Ave., turn south, to Montauk Hwy. and left to the Arboretum; GPS: 440 Montauk Hwy, Great River, NY 11739. Heavy rain cancels, light rain does not. Optional lunch and concert to follow. Hike end time is approximate.

5.3 miles – fast – hilly - Info: Tammy, 631-896-1409, between 6-9pm. We’ll do the first few miles of the Nassau-Suffolk Greenbelt Trail by continuing past Route 108 to Stillwell Lane, then we’ll turn around and retrace our steps.  This trail has some nice hills to make sure we get a great workout.  This is not a beginner hike.  Bring water and trail snacks, and a hiking pole is recommended. Heavy rain cancels, light rain does not; call or text the morning of hike if unsure.  Directions: We’ll meet at the Nassau-Suffolk Greenbelt Trailhead on Harbor Rd. (NY25A), in the unpaved parking lot adjacent to the Cold Spring Harbor Library. Hike end time is approximate.

4 miles, PRIOR Registration and Cellphone number required - CALL or E: Sal, 631-235-2059, or sailingsals60@gmail.com. Slower paced, flat, wooded with some sand. Wildlife Viewing- Morton Refuge is an ideal spot for wildlife watching while hiking the Wild Birds Nature Trail and along the beach at low tide (hard packed sand). Wildlife have become acclimated to visitors and often go about their day without a second glance. Eastern wild turkeys, songbirds and chipmunks all can be seen along the wooded sections of the trail. Osprey can be seen flying overhead hunting for fish in the bay. In the winter, large groups of black ducks, bufflehead and common goldeneye can be seen floating in the bay. An elevated platform at the beach allows visitors an outstanding view of Little Peconic Bay, Noyack Bay and Jessup’s Neck Peninsula’s wildlife species. GPS: 2595 Noyack Road, Sag Harbor, NY 11963. Heavy rain cancels, light rain does not. Optional lunch afterwards. Carpool available from Sayville. Hike end time is approximate.

5.3 miles – fast – hilly - Info: Tammy, 631-896-1409, between 6-9pm. We’ll do the first few miles of the Nassau-Suffolk Greenbelt Trail by continuing past Route 108 to Stillwell Lane, then we’ll turn around and retrace our steps.  This trail has some nice hills to make sure we get a great workout.  This is not a beginner hike.  Bring water and trail snacks, and a hiking pole is recommended. Heavy rain cancels, light rain does not; call or text the morning of hike if unsure.  Directions: We’ll meet at the Nassau-Suffolk Greenbelt Trailhead on Harbor Rd. (NY25A), in the unpaved parking lot adjacent to the Cold Spring Harbor Library. Hike end time is approximate.

two options 4.5 or 6 miles - moderate - varied/flat - Info: Quyen (Quinn), text 631-521-5103, qwpham@yahoo.com. Enjoy scenic hike around the park. We will walk along mostly wide trails and see the Camp site, Timber Point Marina and more. Rain cancels. Bring water, snacks, lunch and a chair for lunch break after hike. Meet in Field 6; park near a building on the Bayside. Address: Heckscher State Pkwy, East Islip, NY 11730. Park entrance is at the end of the Parkway. Follow signs to Field 6. ($8 parking fee or Empire Pass). Hike end time is approximate.

6 miles – moderate – flat, some sand – PRIOR Registration and cellphone number required. CALL Sal, 631-235-2059, or E: sailingsals60@gmail.com. Join us for a walk at Fire Island National Seashore to the Lighthouse and beyond towards Atlantique; we’ll wind through quaint beach towns along streets, boardwalks and some beaches (tides permitting) before returning; sneakers will suffice for this hike. Take Robert Moses Causeway south to end; enter the traffic circle, take 2nd right towards Parking Field 5; meet at the east end of Field 5 near the boardwalk entrance. Heavy rain cancels, light rain does not. Optional lunch afterwards. Hike end time is approximate.

6.5 miles – fast – hilly - Info: Tammy, 631-896-1409, between 6-9pm. We will do an out-and-back from the Trailview Parking Lot to Stillwell Lane and back.  Bring water and trail snacks.  A hiking pole is recommended.  Heavy rain cancels, light rain may limit the length of the hike; call morning of hike if unsure.  Directions: I-495 (L.I.E.) Exit 44N. Merge onto NY-135 N toward Syosset. Take exit 14 E (Rte. 25 or Jericho Turnpike) toward Woodbury. Turn right onto 25. Continue to the Trailview Parking Lot on your left just east of the Stop and Shop. Hike end time is approximate.

9-10 miles - 1100 ft Elevation Gain - Strenuous Difficulty - 3+ MPH pace - Call or Email: Mark, QuistAdventures@gmail.com, 516-672-9853. Come hike through the hilly northern end of the Nassau-Suffolk Greenbelt Trail as we move through Cold Spring Harbor State Park, Uplands Farm Sanctuary, Trail View State Park and Stillwell Woods Preserve. We will loop back in Stillwell Woods and finish where we started. Water and food are essential here. Hiking footwear and trekking poles are recommended. We will meet in the parking lot of Cold Spring Harbor State Park, by the trailhead signage. Heavy rain or snow cancels. If following a period of rain in previous days, we might alter hike length for a safer trip. If unsure of the conditions, contact me prior to the hike. Address: 95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor NY 11724. Hike end time is approximate.

4–5.1 miles. PRIOR Registration and Cellphone number required. CALL Sal, 631-235-2059, or E: sailingsals60@gmail.com. A moderately fast hike over gently varied terrain paralleling the river, opening to a picturesque beach with scenic views of Moriches Bay and Fire Island National Seashore; after hiking along the beach, we will return to the trails to complete the loop; hiking shoes recommended; bring ample water, snacks and a smile; binoculars/cameras for wildlife viewing optional. from L.I.E. Exit 68 or NY 27 Exit 58S, take William Floyd Parkway south to Montauk Hwy. (C.R. 80); turn left, and in 2.9 miles keep right to stay on Montauk Hwy.; continue another 2.1 miles to Kalers Pond Park parking lot, on left, opposite Terrell River Park. GPS: 1 Chet Swezey Rd, Center Moriches, NY 11934. No parking fee. Heavy rain cancels, light rain does not. Optional lunch afterwards. Hike end time is approximate.

4.5-5.5 miles – moderate – varied to hilly – PRIOR Registration and Cellphone number required. CALL or E: Sal, 631-235-2059, or sailingsals60@gmail.com. A moderately paced hike along the hilly bluffs of Sunken Meadow and the Nissequogue River features picturesque views of the Long Island Sound, and Connecticut. Bring water, snacks and a smile. Restrooms at Sunken Meadow and Nissequogue River Park have been open. Hiking shoes are recommended. Heavy rain cancels; light rain does not. Take Sunken Meadow Pkwy. north to Exit SM4E. Head east on Pulaski Rd. (which changes into Old Dock Rd.) At the 5th traffic light make a right onto St. Johnland Rd. After 1/2 mile, turn left into the Park, Possible parking fee. We will meet at the Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building, Nissequogue River State Park, Kings Park, NY 11754. Heavy rain cancels, light rain does not. Optional lunch afterwards. Hike end time is approximate.

4 miles - moderate pace - varied terrain - Info only: Rick, call or text (631) 275-8539, richardwhalen@optonline.net. Celebrate Independence Day with a summer ramble through fields and woods.  Peconic Land Trust’s Deborah Light Preserve and Stony Hill Preserve features farmland with wonderful soils and a beautiful shady forest, which form a delightful backdrop to a morning hike.  Meet on road shoulder of Abraham’s Path, about 1/4 mile north of Town Lane, Amagansett.  Note early start time.  Bring liquids & tick protection.  Hike end time is approximate.

4 miles, 8 miles or 10 mile options - 1350 ft Elevation Gain (Full 10 miles) - Moderate to Strenuous Difficulty - 3+ MPH pace - Call or Email: Mark, QuistAdventures@gmail.com, 516-672-9853. Come hike the hills of Huntington! The first four miles will be exploring the Jayne’s Hill area with an option to drop off after, followed by four miles exploring the western side of the park with an option to drop off after eight miles. Finally, we will finish with a loop through the southern preserve section, which is by far the hilliest. We will meet in the parking lot next to the large dog park. A surplus of water and snacks are strongly recommended to combat high temperatures. Pants are highly recommended.  Heavy rain cancels. If unsure, please contact me on the morning of the hike. Address : 220 Sweet Hollow Road, Melville NY 11747. Hike end time is approximate.