Training hike Sat 4/15/17 (& Easter fun hops Sun 4/16)

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Hike Leader Shari

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Apr 12, 2017, 4:03:12 PM4/12/17

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Another hilly training hike this Saturday with Tammy, plus a few fun hops this Easter Sunday with Bill and Kathie!

SATURDAY TRAINING HIKE:

Saturday, April 15 – Trailview to Cold Spring Harbor and Back
9:00am – 12 miles – fast – hilly – Info: Tammy, 631-896-1409, between 6-9pm

Hike for Life training hike. We will do an out-and-back from the Trailview Parking Lot all the way to Cold Spring Harbor library and back to help get us ready for the May 21 Hike For Life, or for those just wanting a good workout in the woods. Bring water, lunch, and trail snacks. A hiking pole is recommended. Heavy rain cancels, light rain does not; call morning of hike if unsure. Directions: I-495 (L.I.E.) Exit 44N. Merge onto NY-135 N toward Syosset. Take exit 14 E (Rte. 25 or Jericho Turnpike) toward Woodbury. Turn right onto 25. Continue to the Trailview Parking Lot on your left just east of the Stop and Shop.

MAP LINK: https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B048'56.7%22N+73%C2%B028'15.4%22W/@40.815745,-73.4731377,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en

GPS Coordinates: 40.815741, -73.470949

EASTER SUNDAY HOPS:

Sun. Apr. 16—EASTER HOP-ALONG:

8:45 AM – 5 ½ miles – moderate – varied – Info: Bill, 631-514-9487.

Hike around Stump Pond in Blydenburgh Park; meet at north entrance of park; rain may cancel; call AM of hike if unsure; bring water. To find the Greenbelt Office in Blydenburgh Park: from Route 25-25A in Smithtown, go south on Brooksite Dr.; at next light (New Mill Rd.), turn right to park entrance at end of road. From Route 347, find Brooksite Dr. between the 347-454 junction and Rt. 111; head north on Brooksite to New Mill Rd.; go left to the park. Follow the paved path at the west end of the lot to the Blydenburgh-Weld House.

Sun. Apr. 16—SANS SOUCI SAUNTER:

10:00 AM – 3+ miles – easy – mostly flat – Info: Kathie, 631-682-5133.

We will bunny hop two trails in the pine barrens of this county park in Sayville; heavy rain cancels; meet at park entrance on Broadway Avenue; eastbound, take NY 27 to Exit 50, continue in service road to Broadway Ave., turn right to park, ¼ mile on left; westbound, take NY 27 Exit 51, stay left in service road to Broadway Ave., turn left to park; parking is limited; overflow parking on Broadway Ave. or side street opposite entrance.

HFL17 Registration - 2 weeks left to sign up!!
Visit: www.nybc.org/hikeforlife

Upcoming training hikes:

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.

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

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

*** 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