Incredible Seal Watching Hikes at Montauk Point State Park

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 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. 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!

To register, call the Montauk Downs at 631-668-5000 (ext. 0). For more information about the hikes, visit Eventbrite.com and search “Montauk Point Seal Hike.”

$4.00 per person (cash only); Children under 3 are FREE! Seal program dates and times are as follows:

November 2024:

• Saturday, Nov 30 – 12:00 p.m.

December 2024:

• Sunday, Dec 1 – 1:00 p.m.
• Saturday, Dec 14 – 12:00 p.m.
• Sunday, Dec 15 – 1:00 p.m.
• Saturday, Dec 28 – 11:00 a.m.
• Sunday, Dec 29 – 12:00 p.m.

January 2025:

• Saturday, Jan 11 – 11:00 a.m.
• Sunday, Jan 12 – 12:00 p.m.
• Saturday, Jan 25 – 10:00 a.m.
• Sunday, Jan 26 – 10:00 a.m.

February 2025:

• Saturday, Feb 1 – 2:00 p.m.
• Saturday, Feb 8 – 9:00 a.m.
• Sunday, Feb 9 – 10:00 a.m.
• Saturday, Feb 15 – 2:00 p.m.
• Saturday, Feb 22 – 9:00 a.m.
• Sunday, Feb 23 – 9:00 a.m.

March 2025:

• Saturday, Mar 1 – 1:00 p.m.
• Sunday, Mar 2 – 2:00 p.m.
• Saturday, Mar 8 – 9:00 a.m.
• Sunday, Mar 9 – 10:00 a.m.
• Saturday, Mar 15 – 2:00 p.m.
• Sunday, Mar 16 – 2:00 p.m.
• Sunday, Mar 23 – 9:00 a.m.
• Saturday, Mar 29 – 1:00 p.m.
• Sunday, Mar 30 – 2:00 p.m.

April 2025:

• Sunday, Apr 6 – 9:00 a.m.
• Saturday, Apr 12 – 1:00 p.m.
• Sunday, Apr 13 – 2:00 p.m.