
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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Connetquot State Park BLUE TRAIL HIKE
Connetquot River State Park Preserve, 4090 Sunrise Hwy, Oakdale, 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.
**NOTE: We'll meet at 10:00 am in the main parking lot, which is the 1st parking lot to the left We'll wait 10 minutes for any stragglers.
Folks are responsible for getting there and into the park on their own. If you'd like to know more about the park, see more info on the
AllTrails.
Alltrails Map:
Alltrails Map - Connetquot
Map Pin:
Connetquot River State Park
This Is a 5.9-mile loop around the lake. It Is flat and easy!
Teresa and Jason will be leading this hike. They will decide exactly which trails within the park the group takes.
Unfortunately, there are no dogs with this group. Apologies.
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.35 attendees
Humes Preserve (Mill Neck) - Trail Hike
Humes Preserve, 349 Oyster Bay Road, Mill Neck, NY, US## Details
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.
The group will hike ~4-5 miles on the trails at the Humes Preserve - 349 Oyster Bay Road, Mill Neck, NY 11765. It's a small sign and small driveway to the parking. See event photo to help you find it.
Also here is a GPS coordinates pin If that helps you:
Map Location:
Humes Preserve GPS Location
Humes Preserver AllTrails Map:
Humes Preserve Map
We'll meet at 10 am. We'll wait 10 minutes for any latecomers.
Teresa and Jason will be leading this hike. They'll decide exactly which paths the group takes.
Unfortunately, there are no dogs with this group. Apologies.
If there is more than a 50% chance of rain in the forecast during the scheduled time of the hike, check back here 1 hour before the hike to see if this event has been cancelled.
Liability Waiver: Hiking or outdoor activities involve inherent risks. You may face danger and suffer serious injury, medical emergency, or even death by participating in our hikes or other events. You are responsible for staying with the group, so you do not get separated. You should be aware of your surroundings and the trail conditions at all times. You agree to join these events entirely 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.35 attendees
Caumsett State Park - ADVANCED TRAIL HIKE
25 Lloyd Harbor Rd, Lloyd 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.
NOTE: This is an advanced, more strenuous trail! We will meet at Caumsett State Historic Park in Huntington. We'll meet at am in the main parking lot, which is near the park office. We'll wait 10 minutes for any stragglers.
NOTE:!!! If you are late, a link to the AllTrails Live Share will be posted in the event comments section, allowing you to catch up and join us.
Folks are responsible for getting there and into the park on their own. If you'd like to know more about the park, see more info on the park's website:
Directions:
Caumsett Parking Lot
NYState Parks Website
Parks Website
AllTrails Map Link:
Caumsett State Park - Perimeter Loop
Teresa and Jason will be leading this hike. They will decide exactly which trails within the park the group takes.
Unfortunately, there are no dogs with this group. Apologies.
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.
There are many gorgeous views of the Long Island Sound from the trail. Some parts of the trail are near cliff/bluff edges which are subject to erosion and mudslide, so if you choose to go off the trail toward the edge of the cliff, be cautious.
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.40 attendees
Southards Pond Park Home Trail and Belmont Lake 6.2 miles
SOUTHARD'S POND TRAIL, 169 PARK AVE., BABYLON, NY, USPlease note the following points before signing up for the event:**
- If you sign up, please show up or change your RSVP to "Not Going" if you can't make it.
- Please click "Read More" to view all the necessary information about the event. The event description contains everything you need to know.
- To be fair and respectful to those on the waitlist, we have new policies for managing RSVPs. If the event is full and you don't show up or change your RSVP, you will face the following consequences:
- The first time, you get a free pass.
- The second time, you will be moved to "Not Going" for the next event.
- The third time, you will be moved to "Not Going" for the next two events.
- Any further times, you will be moved to "Not Going" for all the events until we have a discussion with you about the repeated violations of our terms.
If it is raining or the forecast is more than 50% chance of rain during this event, then check back here one hour before the meetup to see if the meetup is cancelled.
Note:
**Jason and Teresa will lead this hike
Alltrails Map
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.40 attendees
Past events
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