To find the Greenbelt Office in Blydenburgh Park: from Route 25-25A in Smithtown, go south on Brooksite Dr.; at next light (New Mill Rd.), turn right to park entrance at end of road. From Route 347, find Brooksite Dr. between the 347-454 junction and Rt. 111; head north on Brooksite to New Mill Rd.; go left to the park. Follow the paved path at the west end of the lot to the Blydenburgh-Weld House.

Here are the hikes that are scheduled for November 10th through November 28th.

Wed. Nov. 10 - SOUTH HAVEN SHUFFLE: 1:30 PM - 3 miles - easy - flat - Info: Karen, 631-929-6590, before 8 PM

Take an afternoon walk in the pine barrens of this Suffolk County park on the Carman's River; rain cancels; entrance is on Victory Ave., north side of NY 27 between Exits 57 and 58.

Sat. Nov. 13 - TRAIL MAINTENANCE OUTING: 9:00 AM - Info: Bill, 631-514-9487.

Join us as we continue to spruce up our L.I. Trail, this time from Old Dock Rd. to St. Johnland Rd.; bring clippers, loppers, work gloves and water; many hands and good company make light work; meet at the end of Old Dock Road, Kings Park.

Sat. Nov. 13 - SHU SWAMP SPECIAL: 10:00 AM - 2 miles - moderate - varied - CALL: Joe, 516-334-0076.

Visit a lovely preserve in Mill Neck; bring water; rain cancels; please call, as parking is limited.

Sat. Nov. 13 - STUMP POND CIRCULAR: 1:00 PM - 5.7 miles - moderate - varied - Info: Nancy B., 631-682-0035.

Hike around the 120-acre pond in the middle of Blydenburgh Park; bring drinks and snack: rain or shine, although extreme weather cancels: meet at our office (see directions on top of schedule).

Sat. Nov. 13 -COLONIAL COOKING & BLACKSMITHING:1:00 PM - Info: Office. 631-360-0753.

Enjoy a hands-on demonstration of colonial-era cooking and blacksmithing, and tour of the Blydenburgh-Weld House;before or after, take a self-guided walk in beautiful Blydenburgh Park; meet at our Office (see directions at top of schedule).

Sun. Nov. 14 -VOLUNTEER MAINTENANCE EVENT ON THE NASSAU SUFFOLK TRAIL:

9:00AM -2:00pm - Cold Spring Harbor trailhead -Info: Bill, 631-514-9487 (Raindate is Nov. 20th same time)

Help us rehabilitate and "weather proof" the northern terminus of the Nassau Suffolk Trail. Bring work-gloves, water and lunch/snack. We will meet in the CSH State Park parking lot at 9:00am.

Sun. Nov. 14 - NORTH END OUT-AND-BACK: 9:00 AM - 9 miles - moderate - varied-Info: Shari, 516-721-0223

Hike from Smithtown Landing to Sunken Meadow State Park and back on the L.I. Trail; bring snacks and water; rain may cancel (call AM of hike); no dogs, please! Meet at Smithtown Landing G.C. at river end of parking lot; take NY 111 to NY 25/25A, turn left and go to Landing Rd. (at picture frame store), turn right and proceed to G.C. on the right. E: hikegreenbelt32@yahoo.com.

Sun. Nov. 14 - MASSAPEQUA PRESERVE WALK: 2:00 PM - 3 miles - easy - flat - Info: Rich or Lisa, 516-826-8339.

Join the Friends of Massapequa Preserve on a late afternoon walk through the tranquil forests and along the streams, ponds and wetlands of this beautiful 423-acre preserve; children 10 or older welcome; rain cancels; from NY 27, take Park Blvd. north under Massapequa Park LIRR station, then immediate left onto Front. Street; go 4 blocks west to Lake Shore Drive, then right to Brady Park, � block ahead; meet at picnic tables.

Thurs. Nov. 18 - REDISCOVER THE RED DOT TRAIL: 9:30 AM - 5 to 6 miles - hilly - Info: George, 516-249-5041.

Join us for a walk on the 'Red Dot' side of West Hills County Park; while most walk the wonderful Walt Whitman Trail, let's dare to be different for once and take a loop on the Red Dot Trail at the north end of the park; bring water; rain cancels; take Round Swamp Rd. north from the L.I.E. Exit 48 or No. St. Pky. Exit 39 to High Hold Drive; turn right and proceed up the hill to parking area on the left side of road.

Fri. Nov. 19 - HEADWATERS HIKE: 9:30 AM 3.4 miles - moderate - varied - Info: Tom or Sherri, 631-567-9484.

Walk the L.I. Trail from the headwaters of the Nissequogue River to the headwaters of the Connetquot, up and over the Ronkonkoma Moraine; early hills, then an easy walk; bring water; rain cancels; meet at Lakeland County Park (L.I.E. Exit 58, south on Old Nichols Rd. to Johnson Ave., left to park; or L.I.E. Exit 59, south on Ocean Ave. to Johnson, right to park).

Sat. Nov. 20 - CALEB SMITH EXPLORATION: 9:30 AM sharp - 4 miles - moderate - varied - Info: Dennis, 631-366-0985.

Enjoy the early morning sunshine and fresh air on a walk at Caleb Smith State Park Preserve; explore its many different habitats, including freshwater wetlands, ponds, streams, fields and upland woods; bring water and snack; from Sunken Meadow Pky. Exit SM3, go east on Jericho Turnpike (NY 25) three miles to park entrance on left (Empire Pass or $8.00 fee); rain or shine; distance may vary depending on conditions.

Sat. Nov. 20 -STUMP POND PLUS CALEB SMITH: 10:50 AM - 6 or 10 miles - moderate to brisk - varied - Info: Quyen, (Quinn) 631-234-5486, AM of hike only.

Hike around the beautiful L-shaped Stump Pond, then explore Caleb Smith State Park; bring water and lunch; wear hiking boots; rain, snow, or icy conditions cancel; meet at our Office (see directions at top of schedule); joint hike with NHOC.

E: qwpham@yahoo.com.

Sun. Nov. 21 -TERRELLRIVER WALK: 11:00 AM - 3 miles - easy - flat - Info: Charlotte, 631-929-1035.

Beginners welcome on this walk to Moriches Bay in a popular county park; rain cancels; bring liquid; meet at Flight 800 Memorial parking lot on north side of Montauk Hwy,; take NY 27 to Exit 59, go south on Wading River Road, bear right onto Railroad Ave., then left onto Main Street to parking lot at Audubon center; no RSVP needed.

Sun. Nov. 21 - TO BETHPAGE AND BEYOND: 12:15 PM - 7-8 miles - moderate - varied - Info: Shari, 516-721-0223.

Hike a scenic loop around Bethpage Park, as well as part of the Nassau-Suffolk trail; bring water and snacks; meet at Bethpage State Park picnic area (Seaford Oyster Bay Exwy./NY135 Exit 8, Plainview Rd.), near the comfort stations.

E: hikegreenbelt32@yahoo.com.

Sat. Nov. 27 - No guided hikes scheduled.

Sun. Nov. 28 - CROSSING THE BORDER LOOPTY LOO: 8:45 AM - 12 miles - fast - hilly - Info: Shari, 516-721-0223.

Walk off the turkey and trimmings on the trails instead of inside the malls! Start the Walt Whitman loop in Suffolk, then head west to the Nassau-Suffolk Trail, loop around in Nassau's Plainview area, and head back across the county border to complete the Whitman loop; hiking experience recommended; bring water and snacks; from L.I.E. Exit 49 or No. St. Pky. Exit 40, go north on NY 110; a mile north of the parkway, turn left at sign for Whitman Birthplace Hist. Site; turn left onto West Hills Rd., left again at stop sign at Reservoir Rd.; meet at Jayne's Hill sign near top of Reservoir Rd. E: hikegreenbelt32@yahoo.com.

Happy trails,

David L. Reisfield
President, Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference