Distance: 2 miles
Level: water paddler

We'll paddle by canoe, kayak or stand-up paddle board through Goose Creek salt marsh, aka "The Maze" in Three Mile Harbor. It will be high tide on a full moon day during peak horseshoe crab mating season so hopefully there will be sitings. Regardless, there will be beautiful scenery in this tidal creek. Bring your own canoe, kayak or SUP. Life preservers required.  

We leave at 10am to catch the high tide.  

Meet at the town dock at the end of Gann Road off Three Mile Harbor Hog Creek Road in Springs. Call to confirm if there is a chance of rain.

Leader: Laurie Adler, 631-329-2617 or 917-653 1463. 

Distance: 2 miles
Level: Moderate pace

Mid-June is the best time to observe flowering trees in Montauk. This hike takes us along trails in Hither Woods lined with white and pink mountain laurel.

Meet at the parking lot at the end of Navy Road: Turn off Rte. 27 onto Second House Road to Industrial Road. Go straight over the train tracks and turn left, go to end of road. 

Leader: Eva Moore 631-238-5134, or day of 631-681-4774.

Distance: 1-3 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 to sign up for the weekly email.

Distance: 2 miles
Level: Moderate pace

Join EHTPS in collaboration with East Hampton Historical Society to visit three of East Hampton’s iconic windmills. We will be joined by the incomparable local historian Hugh King, who will share his insights into the Gardiner, Pantigo and Hook windmills; we may be able to access their interiors. 

Meet at 9:30 AM at the Home Sweet Home Museum, 14 James Lane.  Pre- registration through East Hampton Historical Society here. 

Free for EHTPS Members, $12 for non-members.

Leader: Marian Zucker, marianzuck@gmail.com

Distance: 3+ miles
Level: Moderate pace

More from the “As Good as It Gets” series. Join us on a 3+ mile round trip road hike through the Eastern Plain of the village estate section.  We’ll explore the Egypt Lane historic district, the Village Nature Trail, and enjoy sweeping views of the Maidstone Club, Hook Pond, and the Atlantic at Egypt Beach. 

Meet 10AM on the north side of Pantigo Road near Bostwick’s, opposite Cross Highway. 

Leader: Irwin Levy, 516-456-1337 or irwintlevy@gmail.com.

Distance: 1-3 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 to sign up for the weekly email.

Distance: 3+ miles
Level: Moderate pace

Enjoy a moderate paced hike over basically flat terrain through scenic woodland setting of the 700 acre Buckskill Preserve.   See a mix of native oak and pitch pine dotted with mountain laurel, ferns and wintergreen.

Meet on the north side of Stephen Hands Path across from Buckskill Road, about 1/2 mile west of the intersection of Stephen Hands Path and Route 114.  Bring liquids and tick protection.

Leader: Dave Luce: 917.885.5749 or david.luce2013@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 pace

Out and back hike on the popular new North Neck Trail, off Flamingo Road opposite the Culloden Point trails entrance.  Rolling terrain with lots of little surprises.  Hikers will see Oak Flat, Tupelo Stone, and of course the magnificent North Neck Oak.  

Meet 9:00 a.m. - NOTE the early start time - at the Culloden Point historic marker, west side of Flamingo Avenue, about 400 feet north of Wills Point Road.  (Look for a red fire hydrant.)  Bring liquids & tick protection.

Info only, call or text Rick: (631) 275-8539. Email: richardwhalen@optonline.net

Distance: 1.5 miles
Level: Moderate pace

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, 646-872-5343. celiaandsteve@gmail.com

Distance: 2+ miles
Level: Moderate pace

The Osborn Homestead at 66 Wainscott Main Street is the largest Community Preservation Fund purchase in the history of East Hampton Town.  We'll view the property and its immediate surroundings with Wainscott Heritage Project President and Our Hamptons Podcast co-host Esperanza Leon and be joined by Hilary Osborn Malecki for a very special presentation.   

Meet at 10 AM on Beach Lane at the ocean, Wainscott; EH Town parking permit required. 

Leader: 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: 20 miles
Level: Moderate pace

At the start, the group will visit the Springs Historical Society and Community Library where we’ll hear about the rich history of their community organization, their plans for the summer, and highlights of the collection. 20-mile bike ride to follow, generally flat – highlights include Gerard Drive and Louse Point. We should be back by 12:30.

Meet at 10 AM at Ashawagh Hall, Springs. 

Leaders: Jerry Brown and Lois Peltz.  Please RSVP by email to lois@peltzinternational.com. Jerry’s phone number day of ride: 917 747-0885.  

Distance: 2 miles
Level: Moderate pace

Jefferey Macintyre has taught yoga, meditation and breathing techniques (pranayama) for years.  Join him for a 2-mile beach walk with stretching before and after.  Learn how beneficial the sea air can be, bringing it into our movement for energy and revitalization. 

Meet 10 AM at Indian Wells Beach, Amagansett.  EH Town parking permit required.

Leader: Jefferey Macintyre, 323-899-0995, sammyhow@hotmail.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 miles
Level: Moderate pace

Beautiful circuit hike through the Grassy Hollow and Grace Estate areas of East Hampton Northwest Woods, as springtime arrives, and the oaks of Northwest Woods begin to leaf out.  

Meet at 10 AM at the Northwest Schoolhouse site (marked only by a small historical monument), on the east side of Northwest Road. about 1/4 mile south of the intersection of Northwest Road and Alewife Brook Road.   Bring tick protection, snacks & liquids. 

Info only, call or text 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: 4 miles
Level: Moderate pace

Abounding in history - natural, Native American, and contemporary - the trail system around Big Reed Pond in Montauk County Park ranks among East Hampton's most diverse and beautiful. On this hike, we'll visit the remote Hilda Lindley House and keep a special eye open for spring ephemeral plants emerging from their long slumber. Some uneven terrain: waterproof footwear recommended. 

Meet at the Big Reed Nature Trail parking area off East Lake Drive, on the right about 1.8 miles north of Montauk Highway. GPS coordinates: 41.07247548025834, -71.9176971748679

Leader: Jim Zajac 212.769.4311.  jzajac4@aol.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 miles
Level: Moderate pace

This scenic hike affords a mesmerizing panoramic view from a bluff trail overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, including dramatic hoodoo formations carved by decades of beach erosion. The trail also passes through wooded areas of shadbush and black cherry and past historic World War II lookouts.  Always amazing no matter the weather. 

Meet in the parking lot of Shadmoor State Park off Rt 27, about a half mile east of downtown Montauk. 

Leader Eva Moore, 631-238-5134; or day of hike, 631-681-4774.

Distance: 3+ miles
Level: Moderate pace

Enjoy the beauty and learn some history of Accabonac Harbor and Gardiner’s Bay as we walk along Gerard Drive. This hike will include a look at properties recently acquired through the Town’s Community Preservation Fund as well as a look at some of the original homes along the way.  

Meet at the first causeway parking area on the left on Gerard Drive off Springs-Fireplace Road in Springs. 

Leaders: Nick Bryan and Jeri Wellman 917-225-4145 or 917-453-7403.

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 pace

This varied and diverse trail includes hiking adjacent to and views of Big Reed Pond, a Native-American village with its remains, and distinctive landscapes. Please note that in some places, these trails do have uneven terrain, rocks and roots and may be muddy.  

Meet at the parking area (the dirt entrance by the Montauk County Park Big Reed Nature Trails sign) off East Lake Drive, approximately 2 miles north from the intersection of Rt. 27. Bring water and tick/insect protection. 

Leader: Amy Ruhle, 631-521-3602, amyruhle@optonline.net.

Distance: 3 miles
Level: Moderate pace

The as good as it gets series returns!  We’ll visit the Fulling Mill Farm Preserve at Briar Patch, the historic Apaquogue, the shore of Georgica Cove, the actual Lily Pond on Lily Pond Lane, and yes, the Atlantic Ocean.  Meet at 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: 3 miles
Level: Moderate pace

You don’t have to be Jewish to join this “Between Seders” hike, but you will get a chance to nosh on matzah, supplied by the hike leader. (You'll have to bring your own gefilte fish and charoset.) We will take advantage of the fact that the Sammy’s Beach peninsula from the air looks like the state of Florida. We will start at the parking lot at the end of Old House Landing Road (Pensacola), then walk east along the beach, pass Tallahassee and arrive at the inlet (Jacksonville). We’ll head south along the inlet (Atlantic Coast) to the southernmost point facing Three Mile Harbor (Miami) and then follow the sand road (Gulf Coast) back to the parking lot. Your Uncle Murray and Aunt Ruth in Tampa will be so proud of you! 

Info only, call or text Peter: (201) 790-5725. Email: petercoy@verizon.net

Distance: 7 miles
Level: Moderate pace

Wide ranging hike through the Stony Hill and East Side areas of Amagansett and The Springs, featuring Peconic Land Silver Beech Preserve, Jacob’s Farm Preserve, and East Hampton Town’s East Side Preserve.  

Meet at 10 AM (finishing app. 1:30 PM) on the road shoulder of Abraham’s Path, about 1/4 mile north of Town Lane, Amagansett.  Bring lunch, liquids, & tick protection.  Moderate pace, some hills.

Info only, call or text 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: 4 miles
Level: Moderate pace

After a brief tour of the 19th-century Van Scoy homestead, cemetery and school, we'll hike at a moderate pace along the Paumanok Path through rolling Grassy Hollow before crossing into the Grace Estate to visit pristine Northwest Harbor and enjoy scenic views of Cedar Point Lighthouse, Shelter Island and Sag Harbor.

Meet at the Van Scoy Cemetery/Schoolhouse Plaque parking area on Northwest Road, about 4/10 of a mile south of Alewive Brook Road.

Leader: Jim Zajac 212-769-4311 Email: jzajac4@aol.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