7.5 miles - moderate pace with some hills. For the 37th Consecutive Year start the New Year by hiking the trails of Montauk's magnificent Hither Woods with Rick Whalen!  You will see the famed Split Rock, as well as the Devil’s Cradle, Ram Level, the Lost Boulder, and of course the spectacular coastline that is the northern boundary of Hither Woods.  Meet 10:00 a.m. at Hither Hills Overlook (West Overlook), north side of Route 27, Montauk.  Bring lunch & liquids.  Info only, call or text Rick: (631) 275-8539. Email: richardwhalen@optonline.net. Hike end time is approximate.