Distance: ~6 miles
Level: moderate, some hills

Take a tour of Montauk’s largest park on a hike through Hither Hills and Hither Woods State Parks and Suffolk County’s Lee Koppelman Preserve. We’ll enjoy the forest and the Block Island Sound coast, and we’ll pass a couple of large glacial erratics. 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

Distance: 1.5 miles
Level: easy

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: 2-4 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 trails include hiking adjacent to Big Reed Pond, a Native-American field with its foundations, and gorgeous scenery, a diversity of landscapes! The hike covers areas not included on the 10/26 hike. Please note that this three-mile hike does have uneven terrain with rocks and roots. Meet at the parking area (take the dirt entrance by the Montauk County Park Big Reed Nature Trails sign) off East Lake Drive, approximately 2 miles north from the intersection off Rt. 27. Leaders: Amy Ruhle, 631-521-3602, and Sue Farnham.

Distance: 1.6 miles
Level: moderate

Short but unusual hike through the dead pitch pine forest of Napeague State Park, south of Montauk Highway. This loop hike will take you through the strangle - but strangely beautiful - pitch pine woods between Montauk Highway and the Atlantic Ocean. Nearly all the pitch pines have been killed by the Southern pine beetle and grassland is now taking over this area. Meet 10:00 a.m. at the Napeague State Park trailhead parking area on the south side of Montauk Highway (Route 27). 3/4 mile east of Shipwreck Drive. 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: 4 -5 miles
Level: moderate

Dual hike, going southbound and back on the North Neck Trail (opened in 2022), before tramping into the beautiful Culloden Point Preserve. We will visit the eastern shore of Fort Pond Bay on our travels. Meet 10:00 a.m. 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.) Distance: 4-5 miles, moderate pace with some hills. Bring lunch & liquids. Info only, (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 miles
Level: moderate

We will hike to Miller's Ground at the western edge of East Hampton, north of the airport. There will be abundant mountain laurel and varied knob-and-kettle topography along with a short, educational side trip to the town line. From Wainscott-Northwest Road, we will walk northwest on an unmarked trail parallel to the power line, cross over the utility right-of-way, and return southeast on a segment of the East Hampton-Sag Harbor Trail. Meet at 10 AM where the power line crosses Wainscott-Northwest Road/Daniels Hole Road, just north of the airport. Bring water and dress for the weather. Leader: Peter Coy. 201-790-5725, 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: ~5 miles
Level: moderate

Explore the eastern part of Hither Woods, including Laurel Canyon, Panorama, and Riah’s Ridge, before swinging back to the coast at Fort Pond Bay. The leader will fill you in on the history of this part of Montauk and what it took to save Hither Woods from development. Meet 10 AM at Rod’s Valley, parking area at the west end of Navy Road, Montauk. Distance: ~5 miles, moderate pace. 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: N/A
Level: N/A

Join with EHTPS in this collaborative community event with the East Hampton Litter Action Committee and East Hampton Sportsman's Alliance. Meet 12 Noon at the Sag Harbor Golf Course parking lot. Leader: Bill O'Leary, bol3000@yahoo.com 917-532-7297

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: ~3.5 miles
Level: moderate, hilly

This hilly, approximately 3.5 miles relaxed-pace hike takes us through the woods of Hither Hills State Park, celebrating its 100th anniversary. It features Napeague Bay and Fresh Pond views. Perhaps some foliage. Meet at 10 AM at the overlook on Montauk Point State Boulevard, a.k.a. Rt. 27, Montauk. Bring water. Leader: Amy Ruhle. Questions only: 631-521-3602

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

Exploring the Trails of Stony Hill and Abraham’s Path, north of Town Lane, Amagansett. In collaboration with the Peconic Land Trust (PLT), please join us for a 4-mile ramble through fields and woods and learn some of the history of north Amagansett. The fields and farms of the Trust’s Deborah Ann Light Preserve offer a delightful backdrop to this morning hike, which will take you through parts of the Trust’s Stony Hill Preserve featuring rolling hills and beautiful mature woods. The hike, led by Rick Whalen, is moderately paced and offers some hills. Meet 10 AM on the road shoulder of Abraham’s Path, about 1/4 mile north of Town Lane. Bring snacks, water & tick protection. $5/person suggested donation to PLT. Space is limited and heavy rain cancels. Pre-registration required, 631-283-3195, or events@peconiclandtrust.org

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: ~3-1/2 miles
Level: moderate pace, flat

Enjoy an autumn walk to water, starting in the woods of the Jacob’s Farm Preserve in The Springs, East Hampton. We will amble to the Pussy’s Pond bridge at the edge of the Accabonac Creek tidewater and return. Meet 10 AM. at Jacob’s Farm trailhead, a road shoulder pull-off on Red Dirt Road about 1,000 feet east of Accabonac Road. Distance: ~3-1/2 miles, moderate pace, flat. 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: ~2 miles
Level: easy

Enjoy the lush trails around the Big Reed Pond in their fall colors: ripe grapes, apples, and hickory nuts may be found along the way. Meet at the Nature Trails site off East Lake Drive, about 2 miles north of the intersection with Route 27 in Montauk. There is a map just off the road, but you need to follow the dirt road to the parking area. Leader: Eva Moore 631-238-5134. Or day of hike: 631-681-4774

Distance: ~3 miles
Level: easy

We will walk about 3 miles from Old Beach Lane past the Maidstone Club to Middle Lane, Cross Highway and Hither Lane to one of my favorite areas of East Hampton: The Village Nature Trail and Duck Pond! Meet 10 AM at Egypt Beach, East Hampton; parking restrictions lifted. Leader: Monica Rich, 919-349-3650, monica.rich.nc@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: 1.5 miles
Level: easy

I will lead a hike into the most interesting and diverse place in the Town of East Hampton, The Walking Dunes. Meet at the end of Napeague Harbor Rd, Amagansett.Leader: Lee Dion 631-375-2339 Hike Day only. Rain cancels.

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

The long hike will head west on the Money Pond Trail north of Route 27, then turn south, cross the highway, and pick up the Paumanok Path. The Paumanok follows the Point Woods Trail before turning east near the ocean and finishing at Montauk Point. Meet 10 AM at the Montauk Point parking lot (parking fee required). Bring snacks & liquids. Info only, call Tom: (631) 521-3602. Email: tomruhle@hotmail.com

Distance: ~3 miles
Level: moderate

The short hike will take the Battery 113 North & Battery 113 Trails into Camp Hero, then turn south and return east on the Paumanok Path near the ocean. Meet 10 AM at the Montauk Point parking lot (parking fee required). Bring liquids. Info only, call Amy: (631) 521-3602. Email: Amyruhle@optonline.net

Distance: ~2 miles
Level: moderate

Afternoon hike through the moorlands of Shadmoor State Park leading to Shadmoor’s magnificent oceanfront bluffs. Meet 3 PM at the Shadmoor State Park trailhead parking lot on Montauk Point State Parkway (Route 27). Bring liquids. Info only, call Denise: (631) 793-2372. Email: dagfsv@gmail.com

Distance: 2.5 miles
Level: moderate

Amsterdam Beach has a beautiful trail system that leads to ocean views along the bluffs between Great Bend and the Church’s. The starting point is the Amsterdam Beach parking lot at Montauk Point State Parkway and Ranch Road. Meet 10 AM at the Amsterdam Beach trailhead parking lot, south side of Montauk Point State Parkway (Route 27) at Ranch Road. Bring liquids. Info only, call Amy: 631-521-3602. Email: Amyruhle@optonline.net

Distance: 1.8 miles
Level: moderate

Hike the Promised Land loop in Napeague State Park, starting from the parking lot on Cranberry Hole Road. Beautiful views of the Gardiner’s Bay coastline. Meet 3 PM at the Promised Land trailhead parking lot on Cranberry Hole Road. Bring liquids. Info only, email Carol: andrews81@optonline.net