Distance: 2-4 miles
Level: Moderate pace

Weather permitting, EHTPS conducts weekly Tuesday morning maintenance hikes, preparing for other hikes on our schedule and keeping as much trail as possible clear and blazed. No experience is necessary, and new volunteers are always welcome. Bring a lopper, trimmer, or handsaw if available. For information, ehtps@outlook.com

Distance: 5 miles
Level: moderate

Explore the easternmost end of Montauk, in beautiful woods with wetlands, streams, and trail bridges. We will pass the secluded Money Pond, where Capt. William Kidd is alleged to have buried treasure. (He didn’t.) Meet 10 AM at Point Woods trailhead, roadside parking on Camp Hero Road, Montauk. Bring snacks, liquids & tick protection. Info only, call Rick: (631) 275-8539. Email: richardwhalen@optonline.net

Distance: 2-4 miles
Level: Moderate pace

Weather permitting, EHTPS conducts weekly Tuesday morning maintenance hikes, preparing for other hikes on our schedule and keeping as much trail as possible clear and blazed. No experience is necessary, and new volunteers are always welcome. Bring a lopper, trimmer, or handsaw if available. For information, ehtps@outlook.com

Distance: 3 miles
Level: moderate

The East Hampton Trails Preservation Society (EHTPS) in conjunction with the Accabonac Protection Committee (APC) and the No Fling Spring campaign of the East Hampton Litter Action Committee (EHLAC), are leading a hike and litter pickup on Gerard Drive and the Accabonac Harbor shoreline. Along the way we will provide historical highlights of this beautiful peninsula and surrounding waters. Hike is 3 miles, flat, with some beach walking. Please join us in maintaining the beauty of this magnificent part of the Springs. Meet at 10am at the first parking area on Gerard Drive shortly after turning off Springs Fireplace Rd. Leaders: Nick Bryan & Jeri Wellman 917-225-4145.

Distance: 5 miles
Level: moderate

Join us for a hike of the first section of a new Montauk trail, the North Neck Trail, thence on into the Culloden Point Preserve. Beautiful terrain all around. Consult a map for driving directions: the starting point is off the beaten track. Meet 10 AM on Glenmore Avenue, Montauk, between intersections with North Filmore Road and Fentwood Road. (Park on road shoulder.) Bring snacks, liquids & tick protection. Info only, call Rick Whalen: (631) 275-8539. Email: richardwhalen@optonline.net

Distance: 20 miles
Level: moderate

We’ll meet at the Sag Harbor High School Parking Lot at 10 am and bike 20 miles. We will visit the just-opened Nathaniel Rogers House (2539 Montauk Highway) which is the newly renovated addition to the Bridgehampton Historical Society (photo attached). It is being used as an active center for historical research. Connor Flanagan, chief curator, will provide us with a tour. Afterward the tour, we’ll do a loop in Bridgehampton and return to the Sag Harbor parking lot. We should finish about 12:30. RSVP by email: lois@peltzinternational.com Day of bike ride: 917 747 0885.

Distance: 2-4 miles
Level: Moderate pace

Weather permitting, EHTPS conducts weekly Tuesday morning maintenance hikes, preparing for other hikes on our schedule and keeping as much trail as possible clear and blazed. No experience is necessary, and new volunteers are always welcome. Bring a lopper, trimmer, or handsaw if available. For information, ehtps@outlook.com

Distance: ~5 miles
Level: moderate/some steep hills

Ramble around on the high forested hills at Miller’s Ground, just inside East Hampton Town and north of East Hampton Airport. Beautiful woods match interesting trails with some switchbacks. Topography makes this a challenging hike by Long Island standards. This is a joint hike of the East Hampton Trails Preservation Society, Southampton Trails Preservation Society, and Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference. Meet 10 AM on Wainscott Northwest Road, where electric power lines cross the road, approx. 0.7 mile north of East Hampton Airport terminal building. Bring snacks, liquids & tick protection. Info only, call Rick: (631) 275-8539. Email: richardwhalen@optonline.net

Distance: 2-4 miles
Level: Moderate pace

Weather permitting, EHTPS conducts weekly Tuesday morning maintenance hikes, preparing for other hikes on our schedule and keeping as much trail as possible clear and blazed. No experience is necessary, and new volunteers are always welcome. Bring a lopper, trimmer, or handsaw if available. For information, ehtps@outlook.com

Distance: 3 miles
Level: moderate

Big Reed Pond in Montauk County Park was recognized in 1976 as a National Natural Landmark, and its trail system ranks among East Hampton’s finest. We'll take this easy hike at a naturalist's pace, keeping our eyes open for Spring ephemeral plants beginning to emerge from their long slumber. Waterproof footwear encouraged. Meet at the Big Reed Nature Trail parking area off East Lake Drive, on the right about 1.8 miles north of Montauk Highway. Leader: Jim Zajac 212.769.4311.

Distance: ~5.25 miles
Level: moderate

Come join us on a relaxed-paced hike in Hither Woods, including Lost Boulder Trail, Riah's Ridge Trail and the Coastal Trail; the latter featuring gorgeous bay views. Meet at 10:00 am at the parking area all the way at the end of Navy Road. Bring liquids, snacks and tick spray. Approximately 5.25 miles. Leader: Amy Ruhle, 631-521-3602, amyruhle@optonline.net.

Distance: 2-4 miles
Level: Moderate pace

Weather permitting, EHTPS conducts weekly Tuesday morning maintenance hikes, preparing for other hikes on our schedule and keeping as much trail as possible clear and blazed. No experience is necessary, and new volunteers are always welcome. Bring a lopper, trimmer, or handsaw if available. For information, ehtps@outlook.com

Distance: 3 miles
Level: moderate

This moderate-paced hike will take us uphill along the Ocean View Trail that offers glimpses of the ocean at the highest point, then down onto Elisha’s Valley and the Petticoat Trail. Meet at Hither Hills West Overlook on Rt 27, about 1 mile east of the Old Montauk Highway fork. Leader: Eva Moore, 631 238-5134, or day of hike 631 681-4774

Distance: 3 miles
Level: easy

Georgica on my Mind, East Hampton. More from the “as good as it gets” series. We’ll visit the Fulling Mill Farm Preserve at Briar Patch, the shore of Georgica Cove, the actual Lily Pond on Lily Pond Lane, and yes, the Atlantic Ocean of course. Meet 10 AM at Georgica Beach, East Hampton. Leader: Irwin Levy, call/text 516-456-1337, irwintlevy@gmail.com

Distance: 2-4 miles
Level: Moderate pace

Weather permitting, EHTPS conducts weekly Tuesday morning maintenance hikes, preparing for other hikes on our schedule and keeping as much trail as possible clear and blazed. No experience is necessary, and new volunteers are always welcome. Bring a lopper, trimmer, or handsaw if available. For information, ehtps@outlook.com

Distance: 2-4 miles
Level: Moderate pace

Weather permitting, EHTPS conducts weekly Tuesday morning maintenance hikes, preparing for other hikes on our schedule and keeping as much trail as possible clear and blazed. No experience is necessary, and new volunteers are always welcome. Bring a lopper, trimmer, or handsaw if available. For information, ehtps@outlook.com

Distance: 4 miles
Level: easy

East Hampton’s iconic Maidstone Club is one of the most beautiful golf courses in the world. Timeless vistas along the Gardiner’s Peninsula over Hook Pond, the Atlantic Ocean and beyond. Maidstone Club GM Ken Koch leads the hike, and Maidstone Club members will join us and share stories and provide historical content. A not to be missed EHTPS Members Only Event. Meet 10 AM at the Maidstone Tennis House, 29 Maidstone Lane (off James Lane) East Hampton. Advance registration required. RSVP to: Irwin Levy, 516-456-1337, irwintlevy@gmail.com

Distance: 2-4 miles
Level: Moderate pace

Weather permitting, EHTPS conducts weekly Tuesday morning maintenance hikes, preparing for other hikes on our schedule and keeping as much trail as possible clear and blazed. No experience is necessary, and new volunteers are always welcome. Bring a lopper, trimmer, or handsaw if available. For information, ehtps@outlook.com

Distance: 3 miles
Level: moderate

We will hike clockwise through the park. From the camp store we will walk north to Northwest Harbor (the inner beach). We will cross over Gardiner’s Bay (the outer beach), then walk east along it to join the Northwest Path, marked by yellow triangles, which goes along the bluffs and offers great views of the bay. We will follow the Northwest Path south to Alewife Pond, then return to the camp store by trail and road. Meet 10 AM at the Cedar Point Camp Store, near the end of the park road on the left. Bring snacks and liquids. Leader: Peter Coy, 201 790 5725. Email: petercoy@verizon.net

Distance: 2-4 miles
Level: Moderate pace

Weather permitting, EHTPS conducts weekly Tuesday morning maintenance hikes, preparing for other hikes on our schedule and keeping as much trail as possible clear and blazed. No experience is necessary, and new volunteers are always welcome. Bring a lopper, trimmer, or handsaw if available. For information, ehtps@outlook.com

Distance: ~4 miles
Level: moderate

Check out one of Montauk’s newest trails, in Suffolk County’s North Neck Preserve, as well as the Gunnunks Garden trail loop in the always popular and beautiful Culloden Point Preserve. There are rolling hills, impressive trees, and always little surprises. Meet 10 AM at the Culloden Point historic marker, west side of Flamingo Avenue, about 400 feet north of Wills Point Road, Montauk. (Look for a red fire hydrant.). Bring snacks & liquids. Info only, call Rick: (631) 275-8539. Email: richardwhalen@optonline.net

Distance: 2-4 miles
Level: Moderate pace

Weather permitting, EHTPS conducts weekly Tuesday morning maintenance hikes, preparing for other hikes on our schedule and keeping as much trail as possible clear and blazed. No experience is necessary, and new volunteers are always welcome. Bring a lopper, trimmer, or handsaw if available. For information, ehtps@outlook.com

Distance: 5-6 miles
Level: medium

Explore the fascinating and beautiful northern section of Indian Field County Park, on Montauk. We will hike the diverse and exceptional trails near Big Reed Pond, then travel further south into Indian Field before swinging back through the ground last lived upon by the Montaukett Indians. This is wild and beautiful land. Meet 10 AM at Suffolk County’s Big Reed Pond Nature Trail parking lot, north end of East Lake Drive, Montauk. Bring snacks & liquids. Info only, call Rick: (631) 275-8539. Email: richardwhalen@optonline.net

Distance: 3.5 miles
Level: easy

If you missed our hikes celebrating the Paumanok Path this past October and November, this is your opportunity. Meet 10 AM at Montauk County Park, entrance on north side of Route 27 approx. 2,000 feet east of East Lake Drive. Easy pace. Leader: Eva Moore, 631-681-4774 elmoony289@gmail.com

Distance: 4 miles
Level: moderate

Amsterdam Beach from Third House. We will add to the delight of a jaunt through Amsterdam Beach State Park by beginning the hike at Montauk’s historic Third House then hiking a section of the Paumanok Path before we cross Route 27 and enter Amsterdam Beach. There is plenty to see in this beautiful State Park, including the flaring Atlantic from atop the bluffs near Frisbee’s. Meet 10 AM at Third House, Montauk County Park, about 1/4 mile east of East Lake Drive. Bring snacks & liquids. Leader: Rick Whalen, 631 275-8539. Email: richardwhalen@optonline.net

Distance: 3.5 miles
Level: moderate

SPECIAL EVENT: Joint hike with the Southampton Trails Preservation Society. Join Mike Bottini and Dai Dayton through oak hickory forest with spectacular views of several coastal plain ponds. Learn about the new Long Island mammal study being conducted by Seatuck Environmental Association and the history and importance of the preservation of the Long Pond Greenbelt Nature Preserve. Join Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt afterwards for refreshments at the Long Pond Greenbelt Nature Center. Meet at Long Pond Greenbelt Nature Center, 1061 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton

Leaders: Mike Bottini, mikebottini.ny@gmail.com and Dai Dayton 631-745-0689, daidayton@aol.com

Distance: 1.5 miles
Level: relaxed

Northwest Harbor was the main port of East Hampton from 1654 until the first wharf was built in Sag Harbor in 1761. Join us for a short walk around the beach of the harbor and learn about its colorful past as we enjoy views of Shelter Island, Cedar Point Park and Barcelona Neck. Meet at Northwest Harbor County Park parking area, at the end of Northwest Landing Road, East Hampton. Leaders: Celia Paul and Steve Rosen, 646-872-5353, celiaandsteve@gmail.com

Distance: 2-4 miles
Level: Moderate pace

Weather permitting, EHTPS conducts weekly Tuesday morning maintenance hikes, preparing for other hikes on our schedule and keeping as much trail as possible clear and blazed. No experience is necessary, and new volunteers are always welcome. Bring a lopper, trimmer, or handsaw if available. For information, ehtps@outlook.com

Distance: 5.5 miles
Level: relaxed

Feast your eyes on glorious white pines of all shapes and sizes most of the way through East Hampton’s Northwest Woods. Relaxed pace. Meet at the corner of Northwest and Old Northwest Road. Bring snacks and water. Note: It's firearms hunting season; wear brightly colored clothing. Leader: Amy Ruhle, 631-521-3602, amyruhle@optonline.net

Distance: 2-4 miles
Level: Moderate pace

Weather permitting, EHTPS conducts weekly Tuesday morning maintenance hikes, preparing for other hikes on our schedule and keeping as much trail as possible clear and blazed. No experience is necessary, and new volunteers are always welcome. Bring a lopper, trimmer, or handsaw if available. For information, ehtps@outlook.com