Spring Has Sprung in Montauk

Hear rumblings that we may be getting 70 degrees weather this weekend! Spring has sprung!

With nice temps and longer daylight hours, let's take a day trip to MONTAUK, on the eastern end of Long Island, for a day of fresh air, fitness and camaraderie with new friends :)

For this Meetup: We will start the day with a visit to the Montauk Lighthouse. Then we'll embark on a leisurely hike at Montauk Point State Park. Afterwards, we'll head to Montauk Village for eats and drinks before heading home.

ABOUT MONTAUK: 120 miles from New York Harbor and about a two-hour drive from one end to the other - they weren’t kidding when they named it Long Island - but those who choose to make the trek out to the island’s easternmost point are surely rewarded, and that prize is MONTAUK, a village at the east end of the Long Island peninsula, known for its beaches, like Ditch Plains, with its strong Atlantic surf.

GETTING TO MONTAUK: Pick up any Long Island Railroad (LIRR) that will get you to Montauk by 11am.

• From PENN STATION in Manhattan: The 7:47AM LIRR train with a transfer at Jamaica Station at 8:08AM, and arrive in Montauk at 10:55AM.
• From Jamaica Station: Take the LIRR train leaving at 8:08AM, arriving in Montauk at 10:55AM.
• For other LIRR stations, check MTA schedule.

AGENDA: We will arrive in MONTAUK at 10:55AM. There are usually plenty of taxis waiting to pick up passengers. We'll share an Uber or taxi to take us into town.

Our first stop will be the Lighthouse. You cannot be in Montauk and not visit the Montauk Point Lighthouse, the first lighthouse in New York State. In 1792, the Lighthouse was authorized by the Second Congress, and commissioned by President George Washington himself. Construction of the Montauk Lighthouse began on June 7, 1796 and was completed on November 5, 1796. This National Historic Landmark has been part of Long Island's land and seascape for over 200 years and still serves as an active aid to navigation. Climb 137 steps to the deck for spectacular views of land and ocean. Read more about the Lighthouse -------> HERE
Lighthouse Admission Fee: $15.00 Adults. Pay when you get there

From the Lighthouse, connecting trails will take us into Montauk Point State Park offers stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean where it meets the Block Island Sound. The view is unique, because, when the water is calm, visitors can clearly see the "race" of converging tides from the Atlantic and Block Island Sound. Visitors can also use the nature trails to hike, or spend time watching the seals sun on the rocks offshore. Block Island can be seen off in the distance.

Trail Map: https://parks.ny.gov/documents/parks/MontaukPointTrailMap.pdf

PLEASE NOTE TODAY'S AGENDA is not set in stones and remains subject to changes as the day progresses so come with an open mind for adventure and flexibility for whatever the day might bring.

MEETUP FEE: a $2.00 Meetup fee will be collected when we meet to help defray the cost of keeping this group going.

LIABILITY WAIVER: By signing up for this Meetup you agree to come prepared, participate at your own risks, and will not hold your event host and fellow attendees liable, etc, etc.