Training Hike Sun 4/23/17 & Trail project 4/28

[Hike Leader Shari]

Remember, this Saturday 4/22 is Earth Day!   Please be kind to our planet earth!

This next scenic training hike takes us through some gentle hills as well as Connetquot State Park, with option for a partial trek.

Sunday, April 23 – Leave the Lollygagging from Lakeland for Later!

8:45am – 18 miles – fast – varied – Info: Shari, 516-721-0223
Another training hike in preparation for Hike for Life, this trek starts at Lakeland County Park, heads north to 347, back south through Connetquot State Park to the Fish Hatchery, and returns back to Lakeland; hiking experience suggested;   bring water & snacks;  meet at Lakeland County Park (L.I.E. Exit 58, south on Old Nichols Rd. to Johnson Ave., left to park; or L.I.E. Exit 59, south on Ocean Ave. to Johnson, right to park).  E: hikegre...@yahoo.com.

MAP LINK: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lakeland+County+Park/@40.804188,-73.156296,16z/data=!4m7!1m4!3m3!1s0x0:0x0!2zNDDCsDQ4JzE1LjQiTiA3M8KwMDknMjIuNCJX!3b1!3m1!1s0x0000000000000000:0xa0c2861f0de90496?hl=en

GPS Coordinates: 40.804284,-73.156226

Upcoming Trail Project - Friday, 4/28/17 

A message from project coordinator Ed Quinn  (email:  alq...@optonline.net):

Ask the volunteers to report to the Heckscher State Park office at 9:15 am.  We are dropping off wood chips to the outside to stop the spread of the phragmites and promote the grass in the middle of the trail to keep growing in tick alley. Then with some power tools to we are also to hit the area with weed whackers and hedge trimmers.  Field number 6 and the park office phone number is 631 581 2100. 

HFL17 Registration - 10 days left to sign up!!

Visit:  www.nybc.org/hikeforlife

Upcoming training hikes:  

Sat. April 29 LOST ROADS OF THE PINES  - Suffolk Community College, Eastern Campus Parking Field 1

9:00 AM – 13+ miles – fast – varied – Info: Jeff, 631-902-3156.

 

Sun, Apr 30— Nassau-Suffolk Trail N to S – Massapequa (on Ocean Ave near Merrick Road)

7:00am – 20 miles – fast – varied.  Info: Tammy, 631-896-1409, between 6-9pm. 

Saturday, May 6 – Fire Island Frolic - Robert Moses State Park field 5

8:15am – 12+ miles – fast – flat – Info: Shari, 516-721-0223

 

Sat, May 13—Trailview to CSH and Back

9:00am – 12 miles – fast – hilly.  Info: Tammy, 631-896-1409, between 6-9pm. 

 

Sat. May 13 SARNOFF STOMP - Suffolk Community College, Eastern Campus Parking Field 1

9:00 AM – 13+ miles – fast – varied – Info: Jeff, 631-902-3156

 

*** Please note that all of these hikes are coordinated through the LI Greenbelt Trail Conference, a non-profit organization that maintains over 200 miles of trails, advocates for preservation of open space, and leads approximately 200 free hikes annually.  Visit www.ligreenbelt.org  to learn more and become a member of this worthwhile group!  Plus, additional volunteers always welcome!

If any questions, please call, text, or email.  Thanks!
Hope to see you on the trails!

Enjoy,
Shari
516-721-0223 (call/text)
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