Guided hikes

February 2025 Events

Sat., Feb 1 – Narrow Lane Cleanup. 8am-9am. Help STPS clean up litter from our adopted road. Meet on Narrow lane and east corner of Norris Lane, Bridgehampton. Bring gloves. Free 2025 membership to new volunteers!
Leader: Dai Dayton, 631-745-0689.

Sun, Feb 2 – Elizabeth Morton Wildlife Refuge. 10am- Noon. Children welcome. Meet at the Refuge entrance on Noyac Road, Sag Harbor, about 70 meters east of Orchard Avenue. Hike beautiful Jessup’s Neck. Beautiful views of Great Peconic Bay. The US Fish & Wildlife Service suggests a $4.00 parking fee to support this Refuge. About 3 mile hike 2 hours.
Leader: Miles Robert, 647-734-7890

Wed., Feb. 5 – Monthly Zoom Meeting.  6:00PM. All are welcome! Join Zoom Meeting

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Sat, Feb. 8 – StoryWalk Trail Hike for HarborFrost. 10am-10:30am. Meet at the bleachers at Mashashimuet Park on the corner of Main Street and Jermain Avenue in Sag Harbor. As part of the annual HarborFrost activities, join Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt & STPS for a fun walk for kids of all ages along the StoryWalk Trail in Sag Harbor. The more adventurous can continue on for another half hour to see Long Pond and learn about the amazing Long Pond Greenbelt.
Leader: Jean McDermott. 631-599-2391.

Sun, Feb 9 – Tuckahoe Hill. 10am-12:30pm. Meet at the kiosk on Sebonac Road, 1/3 mile east of Tuckahoe School in Southampton. See vernal ponds and streams, Big Fresh Pond, a rare American Chestnut tree and an amazing overlook across the bays to the north shore. The hike is 4 miles of moderately hilly terrain.
Leader: Liz Karpin (631) 819-8183

Sat, Feb 15 – Elliston Park. 12:45pm. Meet in the parking lot, 40 Millstone Brook Road, Southampton. This is an easy level, two part hike. Hike the one mile loop, which includes a visit to an historic cemetery and a walk along Big Fresh Pond. Then finish or continue with us for an additional two miles for beautiful views across salt water wetlands. Local expert April Gonzales will be along to teach us about the fate of the American Chestnut tree and point out some of the rare survivors which can be found in the park. Leashed pets are welcome.
Leader Tim Corwin 631-204-7821

Sun, Feb 16 – Elizabeth Morton Wildlife Refuge. 10am-Noon. Meet at the trailhead/information kiosk at595 Noyac Road, Sag Harbor. Join us for a moderately-paced 3 mile hike with beautiful views of Great Peconic Bay. Learn about invasive plant species on Long Island, why they’re harmful to us and our feathered friends, and what we can do to help. We’ll also discuss future volunteer opportunities to help tackle invasives at Morton’s! Don’t forget your binoculars! Note: There is a $4.00 entrance fee for cars. No dogs allowed.
Leader: Kate Rummel, 551-206-8123.

Sat, Feb 22 – Laurel Valley Preserve Co-Sponsored with Peconic Pathfinders. 12-Noon. Meet at the parking area at 2400 Deerfield Rd., Sag Harbor. We will hike the Paumanock Path to Camps Pond, then double back and complete the Laurel Valley loop. Total distance 4.6 miles of hilly terrain. Lots of extra parking on Deerwood Road across from the preserve. Leashed pets welcome. Heavy rain or snow cancels.
Leaders: Tim Corwin 631-204-7821 (STPS) and Bob Beattie-Facebook (PP).

Sun, Feb 23 – Sears Bellows Pond. 10am-Noon. Meet in the general parking area near the pond, at 63 Bellows Pond Road in Hampton Bays. Moderately-paced approx. 4 mile hike.
Hike Leader: Liz Karpin (631) 819-8183.

About STPS Events: Come out and enjoy!

 

Hike leaders wanted! If you have a favorite trail that you would like to share with others as a hike leader, or if you would like to explore some new trails — STPS has 300 miles of trails — please contact Dai Dayton at 745-0689 or Marilyn Kirkbright at 631-726-7503 (text or phone).

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 or event leaders to confirm that the event is taking place.

Trail Maintenance – If you would like to volunteer, please contact Tim Corwin at 631-204-7821.

Horses On Trails Ride: Members are encouraged to schedule and lead rides on their 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: Leslie Lowery. 631-603-8661.

Ticks: Dress appropriately and always wear tick repellent

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