Explore the scenic beauty of eastern Long Island with this 2-day hiking adventure through the Hamptons, featuring pristine beaches, coastal trails, and protected nature reserves. Discover salt marshes, maritime forests, and Atlantic Ocean vistas while visiting some of the East End's most accessible and rewarding trails.
Start at Montauk Point State Park, the easternmost tip of Long Island. Walk the rocky shoreline around the iconic 1797 lighthouse, exploring tide pools and dramatic bluff-top views. The trail winds along the Atlantic coast with Atlantic Ocean vistas to the east and north. This area offers excellent geology exposure with glacial erratics and wave-cut platforms. Visit the nearby Montauk Point Lighthouse Museum. The terrain is mostly level coastal walking with some uneven rocky sections.
🏠 Montauk Manor Hotel or East End Camping
Hike through Hither Hills State Park, featuring rare sand dunes and maritime forest. The trail traverses the Old Montauk Highway alignment through protected habitat, offering views of Napeague Bay and the Atlantic. Walk along Napeague State Park's pristine sandy shoreline and explore the salt marsh ecosystem. This area is important breeding ground for piping plovers and least terns. Stay on marked trails to protect nesting birds. The terrain includes sandy dunes, forest paths, and beach walking with minimal elevation change.
🏠 Montauk Manor Hotel or return to East End Camping
Best season: April–October (June–September warmest; May and September ideal for moderate weather)
Trails are well-maintained and family-friendly. Bring extra water due to sandy terrain and limited water sources. Peak season (summer weekends) can be crowded; arrive early or visit May/September for better conditions. Tide pools best explored 1-2 hours before/after low tide. Beach driving is prohibited on most sections. No backcountry camping; day hiking or stay in nearby accommodations.
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