Training Hike Sun 4/9/17

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Hike Leader Shari

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Apr 6, 2017, 3:08:02 PM4/6/17

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The forecast looks perfect for a hike in the woods this Sunday! Temps in the 50s with a light breeze and zero percent chance of rain.

This training hike takes us through Connetquot State Park and Heckscher State Park, with option for a partial trek.

Sunday, April 9 – Lower Greenbelt Great River Romp

8:30am – 16 miles – fast – flat – Info: Shari, 516-721-0223

Fun training hike from Heckscher State Park, going north through parts of Connetquot State Park, and back; option to do 10 mile partial hike; hiking experience recommended; bring water & snacks; only extreme weather cancels; meet at Great River LIRR Station parking lot (NY 27, then south on Connetquot Ave. to station). E: hikegre...@yahoo.com.

MAP LINK:https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B044'25.4%22N+73%C2%B010'09.2%22W/@40.7406979,-73.1709011,16z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en

GPS Coordinates: 40.740385, -73.169222

HFL17 Registration is OPEN!!
Visit: www.nybc.org/hikeforlife

Upcoming training hikes:

Saturday Apr 15—Trailview to CSH and Back

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

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

8:45am – 18 miles – fast – varied – Info: Shari, 516-721-0223

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.

*** 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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email: hikegre...@yahoo.com