5 miles – moderate – flat – CALL or text: Tom I., 631-793-4011, info: GreenCay631@gmail.com. This hike will include the first two miles of the L.I. Greenbelt Trail (32 miles) and will traverse shoreline, woodland and paved walking paths; co-hosted by the Friends of Hecksher State Park; bring water, meet at parking field 6, adjacent to the buildings closest to the beach (southeast corner of lot). More than light rain cancels; text me to let me know you are planning to join the hike to receive updates or cancelation info; located in East Islip, take Southern State Parkway/Heckscher Parkway to park entrance, follow loop road to field 6 (West Beach); $8 parking fee or no charge with Empire Pass. Hike end time is approximate.