


| Hikes, Rides and Events Schedule |
| NOTICES About our Hikes: You don't need to call ahead to reserve a place, and they are always free and fun. Come out and enjoy! Cancellations: From time to time, there are weather related cancellations caused by rain, heavy snow or icy trail conditions. To avoid any inconvenience, please contact hike/ride/event leaders to confirm that the event is taking place. Ticks: Warm weather is tick season, and it's now - so dress appropriately and wear repellent ! Trail Maintenance - Every Thursday - There is always room for a new pair of hands to help with routine trail upkeep. This very rewarding endeavor is often followed by Susan's homemade and healthy cookies. Please contact: Ken Bieger, 631- 283-5432 or Susan Colledge, 631-283-0071 Horses On Trails Ride: Members are encouraged to schedule and lead rides on your favorite trails. Choose a date and a time. BYO horse. Call with ideas or to see what's on the schedule. Must be a member of STPS/HOT to participate due to insurance requirements. It's easy to join on the day of the ride! Leader: Barbara Bornstein, 631-537-6188. Weekend Hiking Weather: Click for the forecast EVENTS CLICK HERE FOR A PRINTABLE COPY OF JUNE EVENTS CLICK HERE FOR A PRINTABLE COPY OF JULY EVENTS Two Event Saturday Sat., June 22 - Barcelona Neck Excursion. 10AM-Noon. Meet at Sag Harbor Golf Club parking lot on Barcelona Neck Road off of Route 114, Sag Harbor. Moderately-paced 4 mile hike with views of Sag Harbor Bay, Northwest Creek and Harbor, Cedar Point Park, and Mashomack Preserve. Leader: Mark Potter, 631-725-0450. Sat., June 22 – Narrow Lane Cleanup. 8AM-9AM. Help STPS clean up litter from our adopted road. Meet on Narrow Lane, and east corner of Bridgehampton Turnpike. Bring gloves. Leader: Dai Dayton, 631-745-0689. Sun., June 23 – Full Strawberry Moon Hike. 8:30PM. Meet at the SoFo Museum parking lot, 377 Bridgehampton Turnpike 200 yards north of the RR tracks. Join Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt for a lovely one-hour stroll around Vineyard Field. Afterwards, a musical first for the Long Pond Greenbelt, accordion master, Barry Glick will serenade us with moon music while we enjoy delicious strawberry shortcake by the light of the Strawberry Moon! Leader: Jean Dodds, 631-599-2391. Sat., June 29 – Long Pond Greenbelt Journey. 9AM-11:30AM. Meet at Mashashimuet Park in Sag Harbor. Moderately-paced 6 mile hike with spectacular views of Long Pond, Little Long Pond, and Crooked Pond. Leader: Bob Wolfram, 631-848-2255. Two Event Sunday Sun., June 30 - Kayak Towd Point. 10AM – Noon. Meet at the Town dock on Towd Point Road, Southampton. Easy paddle through North Sea Harbor, Southampton Cove and Davis Creek. BYO kayak/canoe and life jacket. Life jackets are mandatory. Leaders: Ken and Sue Bieger, 631-283-5432. Sun., June 30 - HOT Ride. BYO Horse and helmet. Must be a member of STPS/HOT to participate due to insurance requirements. It's easy to join day of ride! Call for reservations and details on meeting place/time. Leader: Barbara Bornstein, 631-537-6188. Sat., July 6 – Mulvihill Loop. 9AM -11:00 AM. Meet on Bridge Hill Lane and Brick Kiln Road (about 1/2 mile north of Scuttlehole Road), Sag Harbor. The Great Swamp, vernal ponds, and remains of an old brick kiln await. Moderately-paced 4 mile hike, some hills. Leader: Tony Garro, 631-725-5861. Sun., July 7 - Grassland to Grassland Traverse. 9AM-10:30AM. Meet at the South Fork Natural History Society (SoFo) Museum parking lot, 377 Bridgehampton Turnpike 200 yards north of the RR tracks. Join Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt on a moderately-paced 2 mile hike from Vineyard Field to the grasslands of Poxabogue County Park. Leader: Dai Dayton, 631-745-0689. Sat., July 13 – Trout Pond Meander. 9AM-11AM. Meet at Trout Pond parking lot on Noyac Road across from Mill Road for an easy, moderately-paced 4 mile hike around historic Trout pond. Leader: Joe Lane, 631-725-3942. Sun., Jul. 14 - Red Creek/ Sears Pond Ramble. 9AM-11AM. Meet on Red Creek Road, 50 feet off Route 24, Flanders. Moderately-paced 4 mile hike on wide, old woods road trails around Sears Bellows Ponds. Leader: Jim Crawford, 631-369-2341. Sat., July 20 – Kayak Beautiful, Serene Scallop Pond. 9AM-11AM. Meet on Scallop Pond Road off Scott Road. BYO Kayak, paddle and life jacket. Life jackets are mandatory. Leader: Marilyn Kirkbright, 631-726-7503. Sun., July 21 – Cedar Point Beach Walk. 9AM-11AM. Meet at Park entrance check-in station on Cedar Point Road off Alewive Brook Road, East Hampton. Moderately-paced 4 mile hike with views of Gardener’s bay, Gardiner’s Island, Plum Island, Connecticut and beyond. Leader: Chip Dineen, 646-221-8225. Two Event Saturday Sat., July 27 - Kayak Bullhead Bay. 10AM -Noon. Meet at Town Dock at end of West Neck Road in Southampton. Easy paddle around the shoreline & Ram Island. BYO kayak, paddle & lifejacket. Life jackets are mandatory. Leader: Susan Colledge 631-283-0071 or 631-484-3816. Sat., July 27 - Narrow Lane Cleanup. 8AM-9AM. Help STPS cleanup litter from our adopted road. Meet on Narrow Lane, and east corner of Bridgehampton Turnpike. Bring gloves. Leader: Dai Dayton, 631-745-0689. Sun., July 28 – Northwest Path Horseback Ride. 9AM-11AM. Meet at Merchants Path and Wainscott Harbor Road, Sagaponack. BYO horse and helmet. Easy ride with views from Miller’s overlook. Must be a member of STPS/HOT to participate due to insurance requirements. Easy to join on the day of the ride! Call for reservations. Leader: Barbara Bornstein, 631-537-6188. |
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