What we’re about
We are a group that enjoys and embraces the outdoors, comradery and activities that will get your heart pumping! We walk or hike at a leisurely to moderate pace, in nice weather in and around the northern Nassau and Suffolk County, Long Island area and occasionally Upstate New York, while meeting and socializing with friendly co-walkers / hikers. People of all ages, sizes, shapes and colors are welcome to join if they are friendly, sociable, interested in meeting new people, and like to walk at an “athletic light” sort of pace -- that is, not terribly fast, but at a fair and consistent pace for average adults. Just be mindful that we might not always be walking on well paved (or at all paved) paths, some trails might have overgrowth, roots, stones, and obstructions to get over or around, and/or hills. At our events, we will meet up somewhere and then walk for an hour or two together. If folks want to go out afterward together to eat or drink somewhere, they are encouraged to do so.
Upcoming events
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Veterans Day Hike - Bethpage State Park 8.2 Miles ( +optional 3.8 more)
Bethpage State Park Picnic Area, Bethpage State Park, Bethpage, NY, US## NOTE: If you sign up, please show up or change your RSVP to not going!
NOTE: Please click "Read More" to view necessary information about the event! All information required is posted in the event description.
In the situation where the event becomes full and there is a waitlist, and to ensure kindness, common courtesy and respect to those on the waitlist, we are instituting new policies to incentivize managing RSVPs appropriately.
1st No Show/RSVP Change is a freebie.
2nd No Show/RSVP Change will result in your status for the next event being moved to "Not Going."
3rd No Show/RSVP Change will result in the status for your next 2 events being moved to "Not Going."
Any subsequent no shows will result in your status in every event thereafter moved to "Not Going" until a discussion can be had with the group leaders and yourself regarding the constant violations of our terms.Description:
We will be hiking from Picnic Area parking lot at Bethpage State Park. The hike will be approx. 8.2 miles south on the Nassau/Suffolk Greenbelt trail to the pond just North of SS Parkway returning to BSP. For those who have more miles in them, we will then hike North an additional 3.8 miles to Old Bethpage Rd and Back (total of 12 miles). This hike is moderately challenging due to the pace, roots, some hills, and distance.We will meet in the parking lot at 850 am, and depart promptly at 900am. Please see the link below for parking location.
Parking:
Bethpage Picnic AreaNOTE:
Mike will be leading this hike.
Unfortunately, there are no dogs with this group. Apologies.NOTE:
If the weather forecast says more than a 50% chance of rain during the time of this hike, check back here one hour before the hike to see if the hike is canceled.
Disclaimer: By joining our hikes or other events, you acknowledge the potential risks involved in outdoor activities. You are solely responsible for your own safety and well-being, as well as that of your guests. You must be aware of the trail conditions and the group's pace at all times. You must not hold the Organizer, Co-Organizer, Assistant Organizers, Event Organizer, Event Hosts, Hike Leader or any other members liable for any injuries, accidents, or any other situation that may occur during a planned event. Your attendance at the event implies that you have read and agreed to the terms of this disclaimer and any other terms included in the event description.24 attendees
Cold Spring Harbor State Park to Stillwell Lane
Cold Spring Harbor State Park, 95 Harbor Rd, Cold Spring Harbor, NY, USNOTE: If you sign up, please show up or change your RSVP to not going!
NOTE: Please click "Read More" to view necessary information about the event! All information required is posted in the event description.
In the situation where the event becomes full and there is a waitlist, and to ensure kindness, common courtesy and respect to those on the waitlist, we are instituting new policies to incentivize managing RSVPs appropriately.1st No Show/RSVP Change is a freebie.
2nd No Show/RSVP Change will result in your status for the next event being moved to "Not Going."
3rd No Show/RSVP Change will result in the status for your next 2 events being moved to "Not Going."Any subsequent no shows will result in your status in every event thereafter moved to "Not Going" until a discussion can be had with the group leaders and yourself regarding the constant violations of our terms.
Hi folks! We'll meet the hike at 10:00 am at the parking lot at Cold Spring Harbor State Park, 95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724, by the trailhead. If it is raining or the forecast is more than 50% chance of rain during the time of the meetup, then check back on this page one hour before the hike to see if the meetup is cancelled.
We will hike the ~5.4 mile out-and-back trail, on the "Nassau-Suffolk" trail, Cold Spring Harbor to Stillwell Lane and back to the starting point
Cold Spring Harbor to Stillwell Lane - AllTrails
We will wait 10 minutes for any latecomers before starting.
!!!This is a rugged hike, very challenging, with hills (elevation gain ~839 feet).
According to the AllTrails app it takes an average of 2 hours 25 minutes to complete but we will take some short breaks, so give it 3 hours.
If parking in the lot is full, there is street parking a couple of blocks up the road.
Liability Waiver:
Participating in our hikes or other outdoor activities involves inherent risks. You could face serious injury, medical emergency, or even death. You are responsible for knowing the trails and staying with the group. You should also be aware of your surroundings and trail conditions at all times. By participating in these events, you agree to do so at your own risk and to take full responsibility for your own safety and well-being, as well as that of your guests. You agree not to hold the Organizer, Co-Organizer, Assistant Organizers, Event Organizer, Event Hosts, Hike Leader or any other members liable for any injuries, mishaps, or any other situation that may occur at a planned event. Your attendance at the event signifies that you have read and accepted the terms of this liability waiver, and other terms included in the event description.30 attendees
Day After Turkey-Trailview-Manetto Hills 7.8 Miles(addon to Stillwell-extra 6.4)
TRAILVIEW STATE PARK IN WOODBURY, JERICHO TURNPIKE, WOODBURY, NY, USNOTE: If you sign up, please show up or change your RSVP to not going!
NOTE: Please click "Read More" to view necessary information about the event! All information required is posted in the event description.
In the situation where the event becomes full and there is a waitlist, and to ensure kindness, common courtesy and respect to those on the waitlist, we are instituting new policies to incentivize managing RSVPs appropriately.
1st No Show/RSVP Change is a freebie.
2nd No Show/RSVP Change will result in your status for the next event being moved to "Not Going."
3rd No Show/RSVP Change will result in the status for your next 2 events being moved to "Not Going."
Any subsequent no shows will result in your status in every event thereafter moved to "Not Going" until a discussion can be had with the group leaders and yourself regarding the constant violations of our terms.
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We will be hiking 7.8 miles from Trailview State Park (Jericho Tpke Lot next to Stop and Shop) south to Manetto Hills Park, doing a loop in the park and returning to the Trailview parking lot. For those who want to burn off morning Turkey we be doing an additional 6.4 miles north to Stillwell Woods and back (a total of approx. 14.2 miles - yes I'm a little crazy but my wife makes really good food that I need to burn off). This hike is challenging due to the pace, hills, sand, loose rock on the trail, and distance.Please bring lunch/snacks and water based on your hiking distance.
Mike will be leading this hike. We will meet in the Trailview parking lot at 920 am, and depart very PROMPTLY at 930am.
Unfortunately, there are no dogs with this group. Apologies.
PARKING:
Trailview State Park Parking Lot*********************************************
If there is more than a 50% chance of rain in the forecast during the scheduled time of the hike, check back here to see if this event has been cancelled.
Liability Waiver: Hiking or outdoor activities have inherent risks. Your participation in our hikes or other events could be dangerous and can result in serious injury, medical emergency, even death. It is your responsibility to learn the trails and to follow the group, so you do not get detached from the group. Make yourself aware of your surroundings and trail conditions at all times. You agree to participate in these events completely at your own risk and to take full responsibility for your own safety and well-being, including those of your guests. You agree not to hold the Organizer, Co-Organizer, Assistant Organizers, Event Organizer, Event Hosts, Hike Leader or any other members responsible for any injuries, mishaps, or any other situation that may happen at a planned event. Your attendance at the event signifies that you have read and accept the terms of this liability waiver and other terms included in the event description.
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