Emma Rose Elliston Memorial Park - October 12, 2014

Where: Emma Rose Elliston Memorial Park - Southampton, NY
Difficulty: Easy
Mileage: A Short Walk
Scenery/Wildlife: Views of Big Fresh Pond, tick?


This was a short walk along the Paumanok Path within the Emma Rose Elliston Memorial Park. The park entrance is on the left along Millstone Brook Road in Southampton.

Entrance Sign

Memorial

Trail Sign

Leading straight up from the parking lot, it is just a short walk to Big Fresh Pond. It is a beautiful view and a great place to have a picnic with family or friends.

The first view of Big Fresh Pond

To the left and right is where the Paumanok Path crosses in front of the pond. I walked a bit both ways.

To the right the trail crosses to an opening where you'll get another nice view of the pond.

I didn't walk too long on this side as the trail narrowed a bit and I am still a bit wary of ticks after the experience in Manorville. Though with the cooler weather bug season has died down.

Is this a tick? ...Hm not entirely sure.

Going towards the left of the Pond I followed the white blazes until I hit the Millstone Brook road. The Paumanok path crosses with a few other nature trails on this side.

Crossing paths with an elderly gentleman at this viewpoint he greets me with a comment of the beauty of this scenery.

Turnaround Point at the Road...the trail continues...

Map of the Hike

The park was a nice and peaceful retreat for a short walk and a rest near a view of water. A good contemplative lunch spot.