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welcome to our new group! For our very first Meetup we'll take an easy breezy hike at Hempstead Lake State Park on Long Island for fresh air, fitness and camaraderie with new friends. Park is reachable on LIRR to Lakeview Station then 20-min walk over to the park.

ABOUT THE PARK: https://parks.ny.gov/parks/hempsteadlake

GETTING THERE: check LIRR train schedule --------->HERE for LIRR that will get you to Lakeview Station by 9:39AM.

AGENDA: Once we arrive at Lakeview station by 9:39am it's a 20-min walk to the Environmental Education and Resiliency Center located at 880 Lake Drive, West Hempstead, NY 11552. There are parking and bathroom facilities here.

PACE: LEISURELY and no one will be left behind. NO SPEED DEMONS!

MILEAGE: About 3 miles

TRAIL MAP: Hempstead Lake Loop on AllTrails

THE IMPORTANT STUFF:

  • Dress for the weather
  • Wear appropriate shoes suitable for hiking/walking
  • Bring snacks and water
  • Bring sunscreen, insect repellent, head cover
  • Bring a sense of adventure and a positive attitude. A smile also goes a long way. Please leave the drama and crankiness at home.

DURATION: This will not be an all day hike. cannot guarantee finishing time, but hope to finish by 4, if not earlier. But you can leave ON YOUR OWN at any time. WE WON'T JUDGE. MUCH.

WEATHER: Heavy Rain cancels

LIABILITY WAIVER: come prepared. Participate at your own risks. Hold no one liable, etc. etc.

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