3 to 4 miles - 300 ft Elevation Gain - Light to Moderate Difficulty - 2mph to 2.5mph pace - Mark, Email - QuistAdventures@gmail.com, Cell# 516-672-9853. Take a stroll through Shu Swamp to admire the birds and vegetation (and if we are insanely lucky, some otters) in this preserve and the surrounding ones! We will stroll through the interconnected paths of Shu Swamp, Humes and Upper Francis Pond preserves. We will meet in the dirt parking lot off Frost Mill Road. Bring water, snacks, appropriate footwear and binoculars are recommended! Heavy rain or snow cancels. If unsure, please contact me in the morning of the hike. Address: Shu Swamp Preserve/Charles T Church Nature Preserve 28 Frost Mill Rd, Mill Neck, Us 11765

4.5 to 5 miles – moderate – flat – Registration 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 Sunday Concert afterwards.

5.5 miles – moderate – varied/hilly – Info: text Tom I.: 631-793-4011, or Greencay631@gmail.com. This hike will take the Blue Trail along the west side of the park to the location of the washed-out dam of Stump Pond and then continue on the L.I. Greenbelt Trail into the southern portion of Caleb Smith State Park. Bring water; text me to let me know you are planning to join the hike to receive updates or cancelation info; meet at south entrance of Blydenburgh County Park, opposite Suffolk County offices along Veterans Memorial Highway (SR 454), park in the lot to the immediate right as you pass the entrance booth; possible parking fee- discount with Suffolk County Green Key.

Under 2 mi - barely rolling - slower pace. Registration required: Call Jane 631-689-1568. This DEC site is “184 acres of mixed wooded and open habitats… Marked trails… 81 acres of reverting farm fields, 85 acres of forest, and 4 acres of fishable ponds.” Along the loop, look for animals and animal tracks, and discover some native and non-native plants. Restrooms usually open. Address: 484 Randall Road, Ridge. The entrance is about 300' north of Middle Country Road (rte. 25). Bring a beverage. Rain cancels.

4.5 to 5 miles – moderate –Registration 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; 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.

20 miles – moderate – varied. Please register with Tammy, 631-896-1409, between 6-9pm. This is it, 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 27, but we will press on if there is only a light drizzle; leader will make the decision and send out a final text by 5pm 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.

1.5 miles – easy – flat – Nancy – Info only: 631-877-6887. Join us for a short walk on our newest trail. The Central Islip History Trail follows sidewalks and has some fascinating stories to tell! We’ll end with a journey to the top of the Federal Courthouse where you can see “forever”! Meet in the north east corner of the Courthouse parking lot off of Spur Drive north in Central Islip (Exit 43A on the Southern State). Rain date April 25th.

4/5 miles - Moderate - Hilly - Info only: Carol 631 223-3427 or arolmu@aol.com. We will explore the wooded trails and open field of this beautiful arboretum; afterwards, check out the greenhouses if you wish; from Northern Blvd. (NY 25A) in Brookville, take Wolver Hollow Rd; make right turn on Chicken Valley Rd. to a right turn onto Planting Fields Rd; entrance on right; Bring water and snack. Meet in parking lot near entrance. There may be a parking fee or free with Empire Passport. Rain cancels.

5 to 6 miles - 150 to 200 ft Elevation Gain - Moderate Difficulty - 2 to 3 MPH pace - Mark, Email QuistAdventures@gmail.com, Cell# 516-672-9853. Meet at the map and information bulletin board in the parking lot. Join us on a hike through the former grounds of Edgewood State Hospital. After closure, the land was given to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYDEC) and is one of the last few remaining pitch pine-scrub oak barrens in the state. Trails are multi-use, can be uneven and tight in areas. Bring plenty of water and some snacks! Heavy rain or snow cancels. If unsure, please contact me in the morning of the hike. Address : Edgewood Oak Brush Plains Preserve 528 Commack Rd, Deer Park, NY 11729

4-5 miles, Slower paced, flat, wooded with some sand. Registration required. CALL Sal, 631-235-2059, or E: 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.

6 miles – moderate – flat, some sand – Registration 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 east end of Field 5 near the boardwalk entrance. Heavy rain cancels, light rain does not. Optional lunch afterwards.

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 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.

5 to 6 miles - 300 to 400 ft Elevation Gain - Moderate Difficulty - 2 to 3 MPH pace - Mark: Email QuistAdventures@gmail.com, Cell# 516-672-9853. Meet by the Bill Paterson Nature Center (entrance by Locust Lane). Join us on a hike around the grounds of the Chelsea Estate and former Winthrop Mansion. We will hike through Nassau County’s largest preserve and see some of the old ruins of the previous owners. Trails can be uneven and tight in some areas, appropriate clothing is advised. Bring plenty of water and some snacks! There is also one road crossing midway to two thirds into the hike. Heavy rain or snow cancels. If unsure, please contact me in the morning of the hike. Address : Muttontown Preserve 1861 Muttontown Rd, Oyster Bay, NY 11771

12 noon - 2 hrs. - 2.3 mi. - flat - slow to moderate pace. Reservations required: call Jane 631-689-1568. Walk the edge of the park passing a cove off Flanders Bay, then the bay, and finally across the campgrounds. Shore erosion, the marsh and its wildlife, birds that live in and visit the woods, and whatever other natural things we encounter will be discussed. Restrooms usually open. The park is east off CR 105, just north of the golf course. Park in the woody area on the right across from the first block buildings on your left. Bring a beverage. Rain cancels.

6 miles – Moderate - Hilly – Info: Carol 631 223-3427 or arolmu@aol.com. We will be hiking the "lesser known" side trails in this, my favorite park. Who knows, maybe we'll find a new one! Bring water & a snack. I will meet you near the booth. From NY25 go north on Woodbury Rd. which becomes West Neck Rd. after crossing 25A in Huntington. Proceed about 6 miles, entrance to park is on the left. From the East take NY 110 north to 25A in Huntington, turn left, proceed thru Huntington to West Neck Rd., turn right and go 6 miles to entrance on left. Rain cancels.

10:00 AM – 4.5 to 5 miles – moderate – flat – Registration 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; 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 Sunday Concert afterwards.

10:00 am to 1:30 pm - approx. 7 miles - moderate pace - few hills - Info only, call or text Rick: (631) 275-8539. Email: richardwhalen@optonline.net

Wide ranging hike through the Stony Hill and East Side areas of Amagansett and The Springs, featuring Peconic Land Silver Beech Preserve, the Jacob’s Farm Preserve, and East Hampton Town’s East Side Preserve. Meet 10:00 a.m. on road shoulder of Abraham’s Path, about 1/4 mile north of Town Lane, Amagansett. Bring lunch, liquids, & tick protection.

10:00 AM – 4.5 to 5 miles – moderate –Registration 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; 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.

9:00 AM – 7.5 miles – moderate-varied. Info: Janet, 631-288-6884 or 631-871-7240 before 9:00 pm.

We will walk the Blue Trail, Orange Trail and Paumanok Path to Jones Pond and back. Dress appropriately for the weather, bring water and snack. Rain cancels. Meet at the Raymond P Corwin Pine Barrens Trail Head, 511 Eastport Manor Rd., Manorville; ¼ mile north of L.I.E. exit 70.

8:30am – 12 miles – moderate – hilly. Info: Tammy, 631-896-1409, between 6-9pm.

We will do an out-and-back from the Trailview Parking Lot all the way to Cold Spring Harbor library and back. This is not a hike for those who have not hiked in a while. Bring water, lunch, 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.

9:00 AM – 5.7 miles – moderate – varied – Info Nancy B: 631-682-0035.

Hike around the 120-acre pond in the middle of Blydenburgh Park: bring drinks and snack: rain or shine, although extreme weather cancels. Meet at the south entrance of Blydenburgh County Park, opposite the County Offices on NY 347 in the parking lot just east (above) the Entrance Booth [old police station] Enjoy a chocolate snack when we take a rest! Note: Due to the “missing Dam” this will be a in and out hike!

10.00 AM – 4 to 5 miles-moderate - flat - Registration required. 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; 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.

12 noon - Approx. 1.5 hrs - 2 miles – flat - slow to moderate pace - Reservations required: Call Jane 631-689-1568.

Restrooms probably not open! From the pavilion, walk to the cottage at the end of the peninsula and back. Depending on the wind, we will either use the paved path out and back or take the road in one direction, the beach in the other. Along the paved path, various plants, how the peninsula was formed, the Artesian well, and why the summer cottages were removed will be discussed. If we take the beach, look for natural and man-made debris. Bring a beverage. Rain Cancels. Parking fee $5 per hour.

10:00 AM – 5.5-6.5 miles – moderate – varied to hilly – Registration required. Limited. 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 are open. Hiking shoes are recommended. 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 right onto Kings Park Blvd, opposite Nissequogue River State Park entrance. Park in the 1st parking lot adjacent to 213 Kings Park Blvd. GPS Address: 213 Kings Park Blvd. Kings Park, NY 11754. Heavy rain cancels, light rain does not. Optional lunch afterwards.

10:30 AM - 4-5 miles - Slower paced -flat - wooded with some sand - Registration required: CALL or E Sal at 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.

Approx 1 hr.; 1 – 1.5 mi.; mostly flat; slow to moderate pace. Reservation required. Call Jane 631-689-1568. From the toll booth, walk to the restrooms in the mansion then start a relatively flat loop through woods, around fields, along a stream and back to the pond. Various flora will be pointed out as will signs of (or actual) animals. After the walk you can visit the exhibits on the first floor of the mansion. Bring a beverage. Rain cancels.

10:00 AM – 4.5 to 5 miles – moderate pace – flat – Registration required. CALL or E: Sal, 631-235-2059, or sailingsals60@gmail.com

Meet at the Welcome Center near the Main House 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., then left towards the Arboretum on right. GPS: 440 Montauk Hwy, Great River, NY 11739. Heavy rain /snow cancels, light rain does not. Optional lunch afterwards.

9:00am – 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/snow cancels, light rain/snow does not; call 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

9:00 AM - around 11 miles - fast - varied - Info: Jeff, 631-902-3156, or E: 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!

10:30 AM- 4-5 miles, Slower paced, flat, wooded with some sand. Registration required. CALL or E: Sal, 631-235-2059, or sailingsals60@gmail.com

Wildlife Viewing- Morton Refuge is an ideal spot for wildlife watching. Most visitors enjoy watching wildlife while hiking the Wild Birds Nature Trail. 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. Bald Eagle & 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 / snow cancels, light rain does not. Optional dining afterwards.