10:00 AM – 5 miles – moderate – flat – Info: Kathie 631-682-5133.

We will take a moderately-paced hike round the lake and explore a flat hiking trail to Southards Pond, where we will stop to have a snack; bring water and snack; rain or ice cancels; parking is free; from So. St. Pky. Exit 38, follow signs into Belmont Lake State Park; meet on west side of cashier's booth near comfort stations.    Sun. Dec. 31—HECKSCHER LOOP: 11:00 AM – 4 miles – easy – flat – Info: Kathie, 631-682-5133. End the year at the south end of our Long Island Trail with this leisurely loop in Heckscher State Park; if muddy we will stick to paved paths; no parking fee; heavy rain cancels; take Southern State Pkwy. eastbound to its end at the park; meet in Field 6 near the playground.