Montauk Point Seal Hikes

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce that Montauk Point State Park will host a series of hikes to observe wintering seals. Beginning in November 2024 and continuing through April 2025, a State Park naturalist will lead visitors on a scenic beach walk to an area where up to five species of seals can be observed. There will be opportunities to see many winter birds and to explore marine geology. If you’d like, bring binoculars!

Hikers will meet at the Office/Restroom building in the lower parking lot. Please try to arrive 10 minutes before the start time. Wear clothing appropriate for the weather and comfortable shoes for hiking. We will be outdoors for about two hours and the hike is approximately three miles long. Strollers are not recommended. NO dogs allowed. Space is limited and RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED!

$4.00 per person (cash only): Children under 3 are free.

To register, call the Montauk Downs at 631-668-5000 (ext. 0)

November 2024:

Saturday 16 @ 1:00 p.m.

Sunday 17 @ 2:00 p.m.

Saturday 30 @ 12:00 p.m.

December 2024:

Sunday 1 @ 1:00 p.m.

Saturday 14 @ 12:00 p.m.

Sunday 15 @ 1:00 p.m.

Saturday 28 @ 11:00 a.m.

Sunday 29 @ 12:00 p.m.

January 2025:

Saturday 11 @ 11:00 a.m.

Sunday 12 @ 12:00 p.m.

Saturday 25 @10:00 a.m.

Sunday 26 @ 10:00 a.m.

February 2025:

Saturday 1 @ 2:00 p.m.

Saturday 8 @ 9:00 a.m.

Sunday 9 @10:00 a.m.

Saturday 15 @ 2:00 p.m.

Saturday 22 @ 9:00 a.m.

Sunday 23 @ 9:00 a.m.

March 2025:

Saturday 1 @ 1:00 p.m.

Sunday 2 @ 2:00 p.m.

Saturday 8 @ 9:00 a.m.

Sunday 9 @ 10:00 a.m.

Saturday 15 @ 2:00 p.m.

Sunday 16 @ 2:00 p.m.

Sunday 23 @ 9:00 a.m.

Saturday 29 @ 1:00 p.m.

Sunday 30 @ 2:00 p.m.

April 2025:

Sunday 6 @ 9:00 a.m.

Saturday 12 @ 1:00 p.m.

Sunday 13 @ 2:00 p.m.

Host or Publisher NYS Parks Montauk Environmental Education