EHTPS / Aug Hike & Bike Sched: Montauk, East Hampton Village, Southampton Waterways, Shelter Island ….

August 2026

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Tuesdays, 8:30 AM. Maintenance Hikes (1 – 3 miles)

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 necessary, and new volunteers are always welcome. Bring a lopper, trimmer, or handsaw if available. Duration: App. 2 hours. For information, ehtps@outlook.com to sign up for the weekly email.

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Saturday, August 1, 2026, at 9 AM. Hither Woods Laurel Canyon Hike, Montauk (3 miles)

Start your weekend with a short but somewhat hilly loop through the leafy interior of Hither Woods. The hike will climb Laurel Canyon to the scenic viewpoint known as Panorama. We will finish the hike past Midland Junction and the Lost Boulder. Meet at roadside shoulder parking on Navy Road, ~1/2 mile west of Navy Road Railroad crossing. Note early start time. Bring liquids & tick protection. Duration: App. 90 minutes. Info only, call or text Rick, 631-275-8539, richardwhalen@optonline.net

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Saturday August 1, 2026, at 10 AM. Southampton Waterways Bike Ride (20-25 miles)

Join us for a 20–25-mile mostly flat ride that highlights seven different bodies of water in Southampton. Meet at 10 AM at Conscience Point, Southampton. Larry Taylor, 516-443-9111 letaylor8170@gmail.com

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Sunday August 2, 2026, at 9 AM. Napeague Beach Ocean Hike, Amagansett (2.5 miles)

Early on a Sunday morning join us for a hike along the beautiful sandy shore of Napeague Beach. We’ll have the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the dunes of Napeague State Park on the other. Plus, there will be a special surprise at the turnaround point of the hike. Meet at the State beach access parking area, south side of Montauk Highway (Route 27), 3,800 feet east of Shipwreck Drive, Amagansett. Note early start time. Bring liquids. Duration: App. 90 minutes.

Info only: Rick, call or text (631) 275-8539, richardwhalen@optonline.net.

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Wednesday August 5, 2026, at 10 AM. East Hampton Village North (3 miles)

Join us as we immerse ourselves in the quiet north of the highway village lanes. We’ll observe the far larger size of newer construction amidst the smaller scale homes, in a once modest, local village neighborhood. We’ll continue to Buckskill Road, just outside the village limits, passing the bucolic horse pasture, to view the remnants of- and discuss- the historic Dune Alpin Farm. Meet at 10 AM in the Lumber Lane parking lot 1, East Hampton. Duration: App. 90 minutes. Text Irwin at 516-456-1337 or irwintlevy@gmail.com

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Saturday August 8, 2026, at 10 AM. Napeague Bay Hike, Amagansett (3+ miles)

Join us for a tick-free beach hike on Napeague Harbor and Napeague Bay with views of Gardiner’s Island, the Walking Dunes and marshland. You’ll see the work that the East Hampton Town Aquaculture facility is doing for oysters, scallops and clams. The sand surfaces vary from firm to rocky to soft. Note that due to the tides, meet at 10 AM at the end of Napeague Harbor Road. Duration: approximately two hours. Coming from the west, it’s a left turn at the sign for the tennis courts, from the east, a right turn. Leader: Amy Ruhle, 631-521-3602, amyruhle@optonline.net

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Wednesday August 12, 2026, at 10 AM. Lob Tree Hike, East Hampton. (2 miles)

Do you know what a Lob tree is? There are only a few left standing in the Town of East Hampton. Walk with Lee. Meet at the former “Boys Harbor” parking area on Springy Banks Rd. 0.5 miles south of Hands Creek Rd. Bring tick protection. Duration: app. 90 minutes, gentle pace. 631-375-2339 Hike Day Only

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Saturday August 15, 2026, at 10 AM. Shelter Island Bike Ride (20 miles)

Join us on Saturday, August 15 for a 20+ mile bike ride on Shelter Island with a stop at Mashomack Preserve Visitors Center. Other highlights include Rams Head and Dering Harbor. Meet at 10 am at South Ferry. Bike leaders: Lois Peltz and Jerry Brown. RSVP to lois@peltzinternational.com Day of Ride: Jerry 917-747-0885. Van support provided by Jerry.

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Saturday August 15, 2026 at 9 AM. Hither Woods, Montauk (3 miles)

Join us for a Montauk hike through Elisha’s Valley, along the Old Tar Road, and the Oceanview Trail. Bring tick protection. Duration: app. 2 hours. Meet at 9 AM at the Hither Woods Overlook, Montauk. Leader: Eliza Lansdale, 917-734-7512 lizor@aol.com

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Wednesday August 19, 2026, at 10 AM. Bunkers to Bonkers, From Margarine to Lipstick, Amagansett. (2.5 miles)

Walk with Lee and learn about the once thriving Menhaden fish industry here. Duration: App. 2 hours. Meet at the parking lot, intersection of Cranberry Hole Rd. and Napeague Meadow Rd., Amagansett. 2.5 miles, easy pace. 631-375-2339, Hike day only

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Thursday August 20, 2026, at 10 AM. East Hampton Village South (3+ miles)

More from the “As Good as It Gets” series. Join us on a 3+ mile round trip road hike through the Eastern Plain of the village estate section. We’ll discuss the evolution of East Hampton from the farms of the early settlers to its transition into a summer colony. Explore the Egypt Lane historic district, the Village Nature Trail, and enjoy sweeping views of the Maidstone Club, Hook Pond, and the Atlantic at Egypt Beach. Duration: App. 90 minutes. Meet at 10 AM on the north side of Pantigo Road near Bostwick’s, opposite Cross Highway. Leader: Irwin Levy, 516-456-1337 or irwintlevy@gmail.com.

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Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 9 AM. Camp Hero Hike, Montauk. (4 miles)

Beat the summer heat with a stroll through the former Camp Hero, and along the breezy coastline just west of Montauk Point. Much of this hike will be on paved roads within what was a major American military base from 1942 to 1981, but you will enjoy it nonetheless. Meet at the Point Woods trailhead, roadside parking on Camp Hero Road, Montauk. Note early start time, duration app. 2 hours. Bring liquids & tick protection. Info only, Rick, 631-275-8539, richardwhalen@optonline.net

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