Nassau Hiking and Outdoor Club (NHOC)

Leader: Lewis Levy 332 600-5664 call or text
"B" 3.8 Miles
Meet at 10:10 AM at Walt Whitman Birth Place. Hike starts promptly at 10:20 AM

A relatively rugged trail for Long Island which is why this 3.8 mile hike is listed as a "B." Light weight hiking boots or trail shoes are a must. We will start on the White Walt Whitman Trail and return on the Blue Trail.

Please note there is no restroom at the start of the hike. We will pass one abut half way through the hike.

Four mile walk on both the boardwalk and a wide dirt trail. Contact Maureen McDonald at 516-524-3163 or email at maureenmcd@optonline.net if you have any questions.

We will be met by Enrico Nardone, head of Seatuck Environmental Association and the Free the Nissequogue Coalition. (Check out their website at freethenissequogue.org.)

We will walk to the dam that was breached, and see the reborn Nissequogue River. The Nissequogue has been named as one of the most endangered rivers in America, because the County is still planning to build a new dam. But our coalition is continuing the fight to keep the river flowing free.

Enrico will explain the incredible opportunity the dam breach created to restore the river and floodplain as it existed more than 200 years ago. We will walk on to examine the habitat that is coming alive again. Bring binoculars if you want to see the birdlife that has returned. Enrico will explain the ecology and answer any questions you have.

If any folks are interested, they can continue on the trail around the lake (5+ miles) or take the Greenbelt Trail that runs right by where we are meeting.

There is no attendance limit or parking fee.

Meeting Place: Corner of Ocean Ave & Merrick Road in MASSAPEQUA, next to the entrance of Massapequa Preserve.

GPS directions: Ocean Ave & Merrick Road corner in MASSAPEQUA

Date: Thursday May 28th

Time: Ride starts at 10:30 AM
Distance: Beautiful 16 miles round trip from Massapequa to Bethpage on paved bike path.

Pace: Casual 8-10 mph

Lunch: We will stop for lunch midway at Bethpage State Park pavilion or at Brady Park (pickle ball anyone?)

Gear: Bring lunch, sunscreen, bug spray, bike lock, helmet.

Helmets are Mandatory

Text: Judy K. 1 516 965 8353

Looking forward to fun, fresh air and great company!