Discover Long Island: Brunch then Take a Hike

Long Island has some very scenic trails as well as some fine dining joints for a hearty meal and booze. Let’s explore some of them

For this Meetup we’ll do something different:

FIRST let’s do brunch at The Shed in Huntington. They don’t take reservations but we’ll be there by 11AM when they open so we’re good.

Here’s the brunch menu: https://www.intheshed.com/huntingtonny
Everyone orders individually

Après brunch we’ll uber over to Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve for a leisurely hike for fitness, fresh air and camaraderie with friends, old and new. Trails here are beyond easy breezy. There are some minor ups and downs but nothing strenuous. Let's make it a GREAT day

About the Park: Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, situated on a scenic peninsula extending into Long Island Sound, offers miles of bridle paths, walking, jogging, hiking, biking, cross-country skiing and nature trails over acres of woodland, meadows, rock shoreline and salt marsh.

Read more about the Park ======> HERE

TRAIL MAP: https://parks.ny.gov/documents/parks/CaumsettTrailMap.pdf

GETTING THERE: For those without a car, Long Island Railroad (LIRR) to Huntington station then short Uber ride over to The Shed

TRAIN SCHEDULE:

• If you are leaving from PENN STATION in Manhattan: Take the LIRR train leaving at 9:39AM, and arrive at HUNTINGTON STATION at 10:49AM.
• If you are leaving from JAMAICA STATION in Queens: Take the LIRR train leaving at 10:02am and arrive at Huntington Station at 10:49am
• For other LIRR stations, go -------> HERE

OUR AGENDA: We will all arrive in Huntington Station by 10:49, we'll share a 10-min Uber ride to The Shed.

INTENSITY: Easy breezy.

PACE: Hiking pace will be LEISURELY AND NO ONE WILL BE LEFT BEHIND. NO SPEED DEMONS!!!!

THE IMPORTANT STUFF:

• Dress in non-cotton layers.
• Wear appropriate shoes suitable for hiking.

WHO SHOULD COME: Happy hikers with a sense of adventure and a positive attitude. A smile also goes a long way. Please leave the drama and crankiness at home. In addition, SPEED DEMONS PLEASE STAY AWAY. There are plenty of other groups that cater to your need for speed.

DURATION: We will be out for the entire day. If you have to ask what time we'd finish, please just stay home!!

WEATHER: Rain, snow cancels! Polar vortex we still go just bundle up!

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