9:30 AM – 6 miles – moderate – varied/hilly – Info: Tom I., text 631-793-4011, Greencay631@gmail.com
A hike on the L.I. Greenbelt Trail as it meanders through state and county parkland to the Sweetbriar Nature Center in the Nissequogue River corridor; some road walking and crossing; inclement weather cancels; bring water; meet at the information kiosk by the Caleb Smith SP parking lot; from west: take L.I. Expressway east to Exit 53, South Service Rd., get on Sagtikos Pkwy/Sunken Meadow State Pkwy north to Exit SM3 East to NY-25 E/Jericho Turnpike 3 miles to Caleb Smith State Park; from east: take L.I. Expressway west to Exit 57 (S.R. 454) north about 5 miles, turn right at Old Willets Path, go north to NY-25 E/Jericho Turnpike, turn right and go ½ mile to park entrance (left turn). Address: 581 West Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown, NY 11787.