Azaleas? 7 0 obj <> endobj Running. Hither Hills and Hither Woods Map Author: NYSDEC Subject: Map of Hither Hills State Park and Hither Woods County Park for East Hampton Cooperative Area Keywords: East Hampton Cooperative Area,Hither Hills,Hither Woods,East Hampton,Hunting,Map,Deer,Archery,Long Island,Region 1,R1,Suffolk Created Date: 20140627131120Z 3 miles of heaven . Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Anglers can fish year-round and obtain permits to fish at night. What is that part for??). Hither Hills State Park is the best camping on LI (along the ocean dunes). The state park is adjacent to Hither Woods Preserve, and the two areas combined have more than 3,000 acres to explore. Hither Hill is known for a variety of activities that range from hiking and nature trails, hunting, and many aquatic activities, such as windsurfing. Surprisingly varied for coastal area. Little dull, less beach than anticipated but nice moderate hike. my husband and I just pulled off easily fifty or more ticks off our poor dog- even WITH soresto collar on :(, I liked this hike, long and easy. Anglers can fish year-round and obtain permits to fish at night. Places to stay, good food. Recreation: Bridle paths and hiking, nature, biking and cross-country ski trails are available. Monthly Calendar Trail U Schedule Trail Crew Schedule Event Schedule Trail Alerts Free Trail Maps Find a Hike Contents Hike Finder Map Our Blogs A couple of miles from downtown Montauk. The trails are well marked although I didn’t see one called Hither Hills Trail. 61 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<93E8BB5282CB884E82227E71C1A6F663><93E8BB5282CB884E82227E71C1A6F663>]/Index[7 120]/Info 6 0 R/Length 232/Prev 664806/Root 8 0 R/Size 127/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream Geography: Hither Hills State Park is located 122 miles from Manhattan. It is quite large and with minimal cell service in the area, we got lost looking for the Coastal Trail. Further east is the town of Montauk. I would skip the eastern part of the hike that takes you through an industrial/residential area. Description Contacts, Dogs and Fees A multi-use park offering the hiker stunning water views from beaches and bluffs with trails and sand roads passing through woodlands filled with Russian olive, oak, shad and pine trees I'd definitely do it again. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. All Trails has done a poor job with this particular park [not being ungrateful but just calling out them - I do pay for the service]. Hither Hills State Park offers visitors scenic picnic areas and fireplaces, sport fishing, a two-mile sandy ocean beach, a 40-acre freshwater lake, playing fields, a playground and a 190-site campground on the ocean. Ultramarathons Marathons Half marathons to full marathons Half marathons 10 km races to half marathons 10k races Shorter than 10 km races 5k races. I was having so much fun on all the little bike trails that cut throughout these woods! Home to perhaps one of the most Beautiful sunsets that I have EVER witnessed the Hither Hills West Overlook serves as a Beautiful Peaceful Respite for cyclist and motorists on their ways to and from Montauk on Montauk Highway . These bugs were everywhere and made it uncomfortable. Easy to find parking at Hither Hills Overlook from where the trail will turn left just few meters before crossing the gravel/dirt road. "�JA*#��|� �g����Q 2��Ə���� �y v�X�,X}.H��+��D:�H�m q�� �N@�t8��5���`0)��~���.ѿ�/X=�i�6;H�O)�m�`7��ߍ�20Cn��� ���.0 ��*� Description Hither Hills State Park offers visitors scenic picnic areas and fireplaces, sport fishing, a sandy ocean beach, playing fields, a playground and a 168-site campground on the ocean. Money Pond, Seal Haul Out, and Oyster Pond Trail, Hither Hills Coastal Trail and Old North Road Loop, Paumanok Path to Kings Point Bluff Overlook. A novice may get lost out here in this web of trails, so bring a compass with you if your uncomfortable!! I made a comment to my aunt regarding the syrup costing nearly $5 - it was srtop and shop brand - and how insane it was to be paying that. Water views along the coastal trail are not to be missed but there are some sandy areas too. Hither Hills is a network of trails that stretches across the narrow Montauk peninsula from the Long Island Sound to the Atlantic. �����Y��X�100�+�V�o���c�~S*Qa{��4�i��!���8*������Q���8ɋ#�ƻ���]�,�M�������(у��$���P[E��n�]=��"�gf�R6�:m/@� }�&; Jump the train tracks to hit the coastal trails and have a dip in the sound!!!! It is quite large and with minimal cell service in the area, we got lost looking for the Coastal Trail. The area consists of two separate but attached park areas: Hither Hills, a NY state park, and Hither Woods, a natural preserve. Hither Hills Trail is a 12.9 kilometer lightly trafficked loop trail located near East Hampton, New York that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. Outside Hither Hills State Park h�bbd```b``�&}@$�4)�"��H�� RUH2N{b���� R�;H\],� D Great trail! Length 8 miElevation gain 423 ftRoute type Loop Certainly the most scenic trail on the island. Also, beware of ticks. (Actually goes past a carting company. Hither Hills State Park is open as follows in 2021: East Loop Sundays: April 16- November 20, 2021; J East Loop Sundays: May 7- October 31, 2021. We went when it was cold so tick activity was not a factor. Laurels? 2 reviews of Hither Hills State Park "Family has been going here since the 1940's...only gripe is the prices they charge in the general store and the people that worked there this past summer. The unique "walking dunes" of Napeague Harbor are located on the eastern boundary of the park, which also has woodlands filled with Russian olive, oak, shad and pine trees. (Bring your bike out on the LIRR, about 3 hour train ride) $5 bike pass fee (good for a year). endstream endobj 8 0 obj <>>>/Metadata 1 0 R/OCProperties<>/OCGs[63 0 R 64 0 R 65 0 R 66 0 R 67 0 R 68 0 R 69 0 R 70 0 R 71 0 R 72 0 R 73 0 R 74 0 R 75 0 R 76 0 R 77 0 R 78 0 R 79 0 R 80 0 R 81 0 R 82 0 R 83 0 R 84 0 R 85 0 R 86 0 R 87 0 R 88 0 R 89 0 R 90 0 R]>>/PageMode/UseNone/Pages 5 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences 62 0 R>> endobj 9 0 obj <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/Properties<>/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/Type/Page/VP[<. We are going through the trails that are in the park for off roading. The unique "walking dunes" of Napeague Harbor are located on the eastern boundary of the park, which also has woodlands filled with Russian olive, oak, shad and pine trees. First added by sandman81 on Apr 10, 2012. Definitely a must for people looking to Mountain Bike Montauk !!! Don’t sleep on this - it’s a nice break away from all the humans out in the Hampton’s! 0 Geography: Hither Hills State Park is located 122 miles from Manhattan. Not worth it! wouldn't recommend for hiking. Technically the main entrance and lot are on the park’s southwest side. Login/Register Register vs Join Contact Us Site User's Guide. Support Trails! There are plenty of natural trails to hike or to explore by bicycle. The serpents back trail is "easier" in the northbound direction. My suggestion: do the trail in reverse, forget about the eastern bit of the loop and cut over the train tracks, and then add the coastal trail to gain back some distance. Trail is tight flowing, mild climbs, and a little sandy. Bring food & liquids; face masks required. The first time I went the opposite way and had just as much fun! Hither Hills State Park, Montauk: Address, Phone Number, Hither Hills State Park Reviews: 4.5/5 Here is a trail map to help you plan!. Hither Hills State Park is a 1,755-acre park in Montauk with an ocean side camp site, fishing, hunting, the Walking Dunes (below) and numerous trails to hike or mountain bike in. If you camp at the park, clean bathrooms, very well-kept park. Very hard. No instant notice about hunting- only when we saw a family shooting towards water quite openly i understood we were in hunting season- didn't even know hunting was a thing in Montauk. Nice area of Long Island. Crosses 3-4 roads. PEAK SEASON runs from June 18- September 11, 2021. It was a beautiful fall day and just right for a long bike ride. (There was free parking on the street bordering the trail.) Bridle paths and hiking, nature, biking and cross-country ski trails are available. Otherwise nice views of the water and lively plant life. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Make sure you bring lots of water and snacks as the trails can be quite lengthy. No bikes on "peak" trains. Hiking trails between the two parks are seamlessly integrated. Good loop is 15-18 miles. Sound sand spots which can turn u into a tree. We will return parallel to one of Long Island’s most beautiful and remote sections of shoreline. If you're riding the bike, do not take the road. HITHER HILLS STATE PARK COMPLEX, HITHER WOODS PRESERVE AND LEE KOPPELMAN NATURE PRESERVE These adjacent multi–use parks, contiguous with Hither Hills State Park, contain 3,000 acres with 18 different trails covering over 40 miles of terrain stretching from the sound to the Atlantic. Hither Hills State Park offers visitors scenic picnic areas and fireplaces, sport fishing, a sandy ocean beach, playing fields, a playground and a 189-site campground on the ocean. Hither Hills is one of the most scenic trails in our area. great trail, however go with caution. West Loop Fridays: April 30- November 7, 2021. 2 reviews of Hither Hills West Overlook "Nothing says Goodbye to the Sun as Beautifully as the Heather Hills West overlook. Recreation: Some of the best Long Island hiking trails take you right by the water of … Worst blazed Park i have ever hiked in. This 190-site campground is just a short walk away from the ocean, so it's a great place to stay if you love the smell of salty air and the feeling of sand between your toes. Only issue is lots of thorns so bring lots of tubes just in case you wind up walking the last mile like me lol, Awesome trail. They were biting and swarming around us. Hither Hills Trail is a 8 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near East Hampton, New York that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. On the Trail Anglers can fish year-round and obtain permits to fish at night. h�b``0a``�```�8π 27, Montauk. So, you need the Trail Conference Map, All trails map, and NYS Parks map - OR - GET A COMPASS if you know how to read it. My husband and I visited Hither Hills State Park on a Saturday. Single track that wraps around the Coast. %%EOF Description: Hither Hills State Park offers visitors scenic picnic areas and fireplaces, sport fishing, a sandy ocean beach, playing fields, a playground and a 168-site campground on the ocean. We came across the Walking Dunes Trail by accident. Parking on rte 114 is great. I dipped off the recorded trail towards the end because it seemed to follow a paved road near the lake, but otherwise it was a nice hike. Find laurel canyon when the mountain laurels bloom. 7-day minimum stays during this time period. But I can see it being as issue when the mercury rises. 126 0 obj <>stream I am reviewing this trail - I attempted it, but was unsuccessful. Water views. Beautiful hike and amazing views. Moderate pace with some hills. Suggest to skip the easternmost part of the path as it goes onto the road and doesn’t add anything in terms of beauty or interest. Fun time. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Great views of the sound. Anglers can fish year-round and obtain permits to fish at night. If you're planning on staying a while in this beautiful park, you can rent an RV in Suffolk County and then book a site in the Hither Hills State Park campground. VERY DIFFICULT to reserve a site. Beautiful views but way too many ticks. Visitors can unwind on the beaches and enjoy the views, or they can conquer the waves with a surfboard for a dose of adrenaline. West Loop Saturdays: May 7-October 31, 2021. Spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean, and Culloden (This is where the Amistad came ashore in 1839). Nice ride with scenery all the way. Amazing trail for biking! %PDF-1.7 %���� Hither Hills State Park is the best camping on LI (along the ocean dunes). Very well marked trails. Brought some home too after checking ourselves thoroughly. Lots of mosquitos so come prepared. Be sure to leash your dog and watch your step; some of these trails literally bottom out after years of exposure to the Northeast elements. Calendars . Perfect weather in mid-March. Meet at the Hither Hills West Overlook parking lot, north side of Rt. Sign in. The vast territory of Hither Hills State Park offers many recreational activities. From Old North Trail we took Coastal Trail and we saw many scenic views, so beautiful!!! This 8 mile loop route was just what we needed. Leader: Rick Whalen 631-267-6608 or 631-275-8539, or email richardwhalen@optonline.net. Hither Woods is adjacent to Hither Hills State Park just shy of the eastern tip of Long Island. The park is situated in Montauk, NY. I never experienced anything like it. (M-F rush hour). We came across the Walking Dunes Trail by accident. Hither Hills State Park. Inside Hither Hills State Park. endstream endobj startxref The trail mainly stays around the perimeter of the park’s entirety, and it doesn’t matter where you enter it. Good bike trail with several very scenic segments. Nice up and down hills. Search this site: AddThis . My dog had literally over 20 ticks on him. Ride it 3-4 times a week mix trails up. It is a playground - and folks rent all terrain type legal suvs and make large holes on the main 'trails'. This park probably has the most extensive trails in Montauk. Hither Hills State Park is a 1,755-acre (7.10 km 2) state park located on the eastern end of the South Fork of Long Island near the hamlet of Montauk, New York History. My husband and I visited Hither Hills State Park on a Saturday. Be careful. m �"A$g"�d� Nice dune & beach driving. A variety of terrain, topography and scenery made this a terrific day hike with the wife and the dog. (There was free parking on the street bordering the trail.) Trail Links . Parkway Trail mountain biking trail in Hither Hills State Park, New York. Very moderate trail through varied terrain. You can start in the parking lot of the Hither Woods Preserve with a … Road from F3 to the Brewery. This park is more appropriate for SUVs and cycling. Looked like a great hike but want able to go for a mile in because of mosquitoes. take montauk hwy to napeague harbor rd in 3/4 miles to the parking. This is a quick overview of Hither Hills state park. Highly recommend! In order to hike this trail, you need to have 3 maps - the Trailhead has NYS Department of Parks and Recreation maps, and the Trail Conference does not seem to be active in this area. Home › Hither Hills and Hither Woods Loop. Be aware of ticks, we brought one home :). 3,015 m green singletrack trail. terrible instructions back to 27. Some stellar views of LI Sound (with Connecticut & Rhode Island in the distance) from atop the rather abrupt bluff edges. Second time taking this route. Places to stay, good food. Sunken Meadow State Park. Detailed information on Hither Hills Trail Half Marathon, provided by ahotu Marathons with news, interviews, photos, videos, and reviews. Further east is the town of Montauk. Hither Hills State Park offers visitors scenic picnic areas and fireplaces, sport fishing, a sandy ocean beach, playing fields, a playground and a 168-site campground on the ocean. VERY DIFFICULT to reserve a site. Anglers can fish year-round and obtain permits to fish at night. Click on … Parked at convenient overlook. Hither Hills State Park 164 Old Montauk Highway, Montauk, NY 11954 Map produced by NYSOPRHP GIS Bureau, June 24, 2016. For hikers, the top draw is the 11.3-mile trail—known as segment 11—that connects the two parks. Camp at the Hither Hills State Park explore by bicycle climbs, and dog... 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