On Land · East Hampton

Paumanok Path Hike

The Paumanok Path is Long Island's longest continuous hiking trail — 125 miles from Rocky Point to Montauk Point. The eastern 30 miles, from Hither Hills to the lighthouse, are the wildest section and the cleanest expression of moraine, kettle hole, and oceanfront bluff.

Skill level: Moderate
Season: Year-round (best Oct-May)
Duration: full day
Cost: Free
Group size: 1-10
Age: 8+
Gear: Boots, water, tick spray
Weather: Avoid ticks summer

Safety

Lyme is endemic — long pants, permethrin-treated socks, and a full tick check after every hike from May through October.

Where it happens

Operators (1)

Southampton Trails Preservation Society
Volunteer-led and free. STPS publishes a month-by-month schedule of guided hikes, kayak paddles and bike tours — most Saturdays and Sundays, year-round — each listing its meeting point, distance and leader's phone number. The society maintains some 300 miles of trail.
P.O. Box 1171, Bridgehampton, NY 11932
Price: Free; most hikes need no booking, a few ask that you text the leader
Website
Note: lat/lng anchored to Southampton hamlet centroid (no physical office)