Experience seals in their natural environment! 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 January 2026 and continuing through April 2026, 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. Along the hike, 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!
2026 Seal program dates and times are as follows:
Saturday, January 31st: 11am – 1pm
Sunday, February 1st: 12pm – 2pm
Sunday, February 15th: 11am – 1pm
Saturday, February 28th: 10am – 12pm
Sunday, March 1st: 11am – 1pm
Saturday, March 14th: 10am – 12pm
Sunday, March 15th: 11am – 1pm
Saturday, March 28th: 10am – 12pm
Sunday, March 29th: 11am – 1pm
Saturday, April 11th: 9am – 11am
Sunday, April 12th: 9am – 11am
Saturday, April 18th: 2pm – 4pm
Sunday, April 19th: 2pm – 4pm
To register, call the Montauk Downs at 631-668-5000 (ext. 0).
