1.5 mi. - 1.5 to 2 hrs.- mostly flat, dirt and sand trails - Registration required: Call or email Jane 631-689-1568 or jfasullo2@gmail.com. The E. A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge is a 187-acre peninsula on Noyack and Little Peconic Bays. Its diverse habitats include sandy & rocky beaches and wooded bluffs overlooking the Bays. Upland forests, fields, ponds, salt marsh, beaches and a lagoon are used by a variety of wildlife, some of which we might see such as white-tailed deer, eastern chipmunk, long-tailed duck, common goldeneye, white-winged scoter, nuthatch, tufted titmice, turkeys, and chickadees. Tide permitting, we might venture onto the land that becomes an island in high tide. Quaint Sag Harbor is not too far to the east. Restrooms open year-round. Rain cancels. Address: 2595 Noyack Rd, Sag Harbor, NY.  Event end time is approximate.

4.5 to 5 miles – moderate – flat – PRIOR registration required and cellphone number requested. 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.  Optional lunch and Sunday Concert afterwards. Hike end time is approximate.

4-5 miles - Slower paced -flat - wooded with some sand - PRIOR registration required and cellphone number requested. CALL or E: Sal, 631-235-2059, or sailingsals60@gmail.cOm. 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.

Two options: 4 or 6 miles – moderate - varied - hike leaves promptly at 10:10 AM. Info: Quyen (Quinn), 631-521-5103 or qwpham@yahoo.com. Let's explore this interesting nature preserve. We will meander along the multicolored trails with great views of the ponds, streams and wetlands. Bring water and snacks. Meet in parking lot by the entrance. $8 parking fee or free with Empire Pass. Rain cancels. GPS: 581 West Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown, NY 11787. Hike end time is approximate.

20 miles – moderate – varied. Please register by texting or calling Tammy, 631-896-1409. This is our “Annual N-S on the N-S Trail” Hike! We’ll meet at the south end of the trail, then leave some cars and drive the rest to CSH, where we’ll hike the full north-south length of the Nassau-Suffolk Greenbelt Trail. Full details when you call to register. This is a full day hike, so staying together is important—please be willing to hike at leader’s pace. Bring water, lunch, trail snacks, and determination. Other members of the LI Greenbelt will quite kindly provide some snacks at our rest stop at Bethpage. Heavy rain will postpone until Sun, Apr 26, but we will press on if there is only a light drizzle; leader will make the decision and send out a final text by 4pm the day before. Directions: NY-135 to the Merrick Road exit. Head east about a mile and make a left onto Ocean Ave just before the lake. Park on Ocean Ave. close to Merrick Rd.

4 miles, 8 miles or 10-mile options - 1000 ft Elevation Gain - 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. Plenty of water and snacks are strongly 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.

Approx. 11 miles – fast – varied – Info: Jeff: 631-902-3156 or jeffgreenberger@mac.com. Warm up your springtime morning in the beautiful Flanders Woods, then boil your blood on the dreaded three miles of sand.  En route we’ll see Owl, Sears, and Bellows Ponds, and the Maple Swamp. Meet at the Spinney Road parking area on Route 24 in Flanders - look for Spinney Rd Trail Parking on Google Maps. Bring water; fast pace - we're in it for the exercise, only one quick snack stop; inclement weather cancels, so call or text to be sure! Hike end time is approximate.

3 miles - moderate pace - varied terrain - Info only: Rick, call or text (631) 275-8539, richardwhalen@optonline.net. Join us for an out & back hike on the North Neck Trail, one of Montauk’s newest trails.  We’ll go past Tupelo Stone and the enormous North Neck Oak on this lovely route.  Meet at the Culloden Point historic marker, west side of Flamingo Avenue, Montauk, about 400 feet north of Wills Point Road.  (Look for a red fire hydrant.)  For those who are up for it, at the end of the main hike we may continue into the Culloden Point Preserve on the west side of Flamingo Avenue for an additional (and optional) 2-1/2 miles or so leading to the bay.  Bring snacks, liquids, & tick protection.  Hike end time is approximate.

3.5 to 4.5 mi. - 2+ hrs. – flat - moderate pace with stops - Registration required: Call or email Jane 631-689-1568 or jfasullo2@gmail.com. Walk ¼ mile on boardwalks (will be slippery if wet) over the swampy headwaters of the Connetquot River at a slow pace. Then pass under the LIRR, cross Rte. 454 and enter Connetquot Park at the north end. The RR underpass may contain water or mushy soil. Learn to recognize poison ivy (and how to avoid it), bittersweet vines, and find out why all the pines and some oak trees are dead. Hear about the animals that live here and learn how to tell which direction you are heading when the sun is shining. Restrooms probably NOT open. Rain cancels. Address: 176 Johnson Ave, Islandia. Event end time is approximate.

6 miles – moderate – flat, some sand – PRIOR registration required and cellphone number requested. CALL or E: Sal, 631-235-2059, or 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; heavy rain cancels, light rain does not; take Robert Moses Causeway south to end; enter the traffic circle, take 2nd right towards Parking Field 5; meet at east end of Field 5 near the boardwalk entrance. Heavy rain cancels, light rain does not. Optional lunch afterwards. 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.

One mile - slow- some hills – Register: text Nancy 631-877-6887. Discover the nationally recognized historic district at Blydenburgh County Park. Visit what remains of the Stump Pond and dam that were part of the mill complex created in 1798. Meet in the parking lot at the north Park entrance. From NY 25-25A in Smithtown, go south on Brooksite Dr., turn right at next light onto New Mill Rd, enter Park and parking lot on left. From NY 347, find Brooksite Dr. between the NY 347-454 junction and NY 111, head north on Brooksite, make left on New Mill Rd, enter Park and parking lot on left. Heavy rain cancels. Hike end time is approximate.

4 to 5 miles - moderate - flat - moderate – PRIOR registration required and cellphone number requested. CALL or E: Sal, 631-235-2059, or 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;  heavy rain cancels, light rain does not; 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; continue another 2.1 miles to Kalers Pond Park parking lot, 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.

18+ miles – fast - gentle hills - Prior registration required: call or text Fran at 631-806-5078. Hike the middle section of our Greenbelt Trail and experience the ephemeral beauty of Spring. Restrooms available at the beginning and end of our hike, as well as on the return in Hidden Pond Park at the ice rink. Fast and strenuous pace, so we might not have time to pick the violets popping up on the woodland floor. Bring water and food for the journey. Quick lunch at approximately mile 12. Heavy rain cancels; reach out to me if unsure. Meet in the parking lot by the Blydenburgh-Weld House, 102 New Mill Road, Smithtown. Arrive at least 15 minutes early.  Hike end time is approximate.

4.5 to 5 miles – moderate – flat – PRIOR registration required and cellphone number requested. 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.  Optional lunch and Sunday Concert afterwards. Hike end time is approximate.

2.6 mi. – moderate pace – rolling –– Registration required: Call or email Jane 631-689-1568 or jfasullo2@gmail.com.  EXPLORATORY. The preserve has ‍‌‌close to 500 acres with up to 14 miles of trails. The trails have an abundance of wildlife and a large water-filled kettle hole formed more than 10,000 years ago that contains fish, including largemouth bass and rainbow trout. The trails are all in a hardwood forest dominated by oaks, hickories, beeches, and maples. The Preserve was created from protecting over 18 parcels, assembled over nearly 15 years! The final piece enabled the creation of a trailhead to access the trails around Laurel Lake between the Main and North Roads. The Preserve’s wildlife includes otters, snapping turtles, foxes and deer. The plan is to take the short loop but if all are willing, we may add more miles. ‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‌Rain cancels. Address: 5145 Rte. 25, Mattituck. No restrooms. Event end time is approximate.

4.5 to 5 miles – moderate – PRIOR registration required and cellphone number requested. 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; 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; GPS: 468 Lakeview Ave, Bayport, NY 11705. Heavy rain cancels, light rain does not. Optional lunch afterwards. Hike end time is approximate.

5-6 miles – moderate – mostly flat - Info: Tom I., 631-793-4011, GreenCay631@gmail.com.  Hike through one of the largest preserved parcels in the Carmans River watershed in central Suffolk County. The hike will proceed along the west side of the river, heading north through woodland and return on an inland route; bring water, insect/tick protection, meet in main parking lot- northeast corner (right side when entering); more than light rain cancels; text me to let me know you are planning to join the hike to receive updates or cancelation info; poss. parking fee; 761 Victory Ave., Brookhaven. Hike end time is approximate.

Approx. 12 miles - fast - varied - Info: Jeff, 631-902-3156, or jeffgreenberger@mac.com. Witness Spring awakening both in the woods and out in the wetlands, with a good dose of forest tunnel walking nicely leavened by some miles on the scenic flanks of Flanders Bay.  If the weather’s been warm enough to awaken them from their diabolical hibernation, then ticks may be about, so treat your clothing and your body against them. Meet at the Spinney Road parking area on Route 24 in Flanders - look for Spinney Rd Trail Parking on Google Maps. Fast pace, only one quick stop for snacks. Inclement weather cancels, so call or text to be sure! Hike end time is approximate.

4 to 5 miles - moderate - flat - PRIOR Registration Requested: Call or Email Sal, 631-235-2059, or 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, continue another 2.1 miles to Kalers Pond Park parking lot, opposite Terrell River Park. GPS: 1 Chet Swezey Rd, Center Moriches, NY 11934. No parking fee. Snow, heavy rain cancels, light rain does not. Optional lunch afterwards. Hike end time is approximate.

6 miles – moderate – flat, some sand – PRIOR Registration Requested: Call Sal 631-235-2059, or Email 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 east end of Field 5 near the boardwalk entrance. Possible parking fee. Optional lunch afterwards. Snow, heavy rain cancels, light rain does not. Optional lunch afterwards. Hike end time is approximate.

5 miles – moderate - varied - Info: Tom I., 631-793-4011, GreenCay631@gmail.com. Explore a portion of the Long Island Trail in central Suffolk County; an out and back hike beginning at Hidden Pond Park in Hauppauge; hike will proceed north and will pass through wetlands that can be muddy; bring water, rain cancels; meet at Hidden Pond Park; from the L.I. Expressway take Exit 58 to Old Nichols Road, go north on Old Nichols Road .8 miles onto Terry Road, go left onto Terry Road and continue about three quarters of a mile to Hidden Pond Park (left side of road- 660 Terry Road, Hauppauge); enter the park, go past a large parking lot on your right and continue as the road turns to the right then go straight to the end of the parking lot (parking field E). Hike end time is approximate.

6.1 miles - moderate - some hills - RSVP: Marie H. text 516-617-8614. Meet at boat ramp parking area near the south entrance to Blydenburgh County Park then do the loop! No entrance fee. Rain/snow (more than drizzle/flurries) cancels. Hike end time is approximate.

4-5 miles – slow – flat- wooded with some sand - PRIOR Registration Requested: Call or email Sal, 631-235-2059, or sailingsals60@gmail.com. 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 has 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. In the summer, 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. Possible parking fee. GPS: 2595 Noyack Road, Sag Harbor, NY 11963. Snow, heavy rain cancels, light rain does not. Optional lunch afterwards. Carpool available from Sayville. Hike end time is approximate.

Approx. 13 miles - Fast- Varied - Prior registration requested: Text or call Fran, 631-806-5078. Let’s hike through beautiful, tranquil woods on this section of the Greenbelt. We’ll encounter gentle hills. Hiking poles can be helpful. Consider microspikes if icy. Quick bathroom stop at Caleb Smith Nature Museum. Bring water and snacks. Fast and strenuous pace. Meet in the parking lot by the Blydenburgh-Weld House, 102 New Mill Road, Smithtown. Heavy rain or snow cancels, reach out to me if unsure. Hike end time is approximate.

6 miles - moderate-hilly - Info: Janet, home 631-288-6884 or cell 631-871-7240 before 9 pm. A hilly hike in Manorville County Park, not for beginners; bring water, snack and prepare for ticks; see glacial erratics and kettle holes; meet at the trail head in the county park; from L.I.E. exit 70, take C.R. 111 south about 1 mile; look for Eastport Manor Rd & Shrine sign and exit off C.R. 111, at stop sign make a left to traffic light; from there merge onto C.R. 111 northbound but carefully move to right lane; park entrance is a very short distance on the right. Rain cancels. Hike end time is approximate.

5 miles – moderate - flat - Info: Tom I., 631-793-4011, GreenCay631@gmail.com. Celebrate the return of spring with a brisk morning walk on the vernal equinox (10:46 AM). Belmont Park extends along Carlls River, the fourth largest river on Long Island. The hike will proceed along the wooded corridor of the river from Belmont Lake, past Southards Pond and then loop back. Bring water; heavy rain cancels; text me to let me know you are planning to join the hike to receive updates or cancelation info; meet at kiosk by restrooms located along west side of the parking lot; take Southern State Parkway to exit 38, proceed north into the park. Hike end time is approximate.

4.5 to 5 miles – moderate – flat – PRIOR Registration Requested: Call or Email 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. 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. Possible parking fee. GPS: 440 Montauk Hwy, Great River, NY 11739. Snow, heavy rain cancels, light rain does not. Optional lunch. Hike end time is approximate.

4.5 miles to 5.5 miles - 500 to 600ft Elevation Gain - Moderate Difficulty - 2.5 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 and Uplands Farm Sanctuary before our annual membership meeting next door, at the Cold Spring Harbor Library, at 11 AM. We will meet in the parking lot of Cold Spring Harbor State Park, by the trailhead signage. All levels of hikers are welcome! Address: 95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor NY 11724. Hike end time is approximate.

7 to 8 miles - 600 to 700 ft elevation gain - moderate difficulty - 2.5 to 3MPH Pace - Call or email: Mark, QuistAdventures@gmail.com, 516-672-9853. Come hike through the beautiful Planting Fields Arboretum. We will meet in the West Parking Lot before the Sensory Garden. We will walk the grounds before heading into the trails through the woods by the Hope Goddard Preserve. From there we will cross Chicken Valley Road and a neighborhood to walk around Cushman Woods Preserve before heading back. Bring plenty of water, snacks and appropriate footwear. Heavy rain cancels. If unsure, please contact me on the morning of the hike. Address: 1395 Planting Fields Rd, Oyster Bay, NY 11771. Hike end time is approximate.