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Carol Ash , Commissioner

David A. Paterson, Governor

K A Y A K G U I D E

W e l c o m e t o O r i e n t B e a c h S t a t e P a r kAlong with its breathtaking scenery, Orient has a rich natural and cultural history. This map illustrates routes to help you navigate thewaters surrounding the park. The numbers correspond with posted numbers on egrets that highlight the area’s ecological and historical

features. Enjoy your journey.

HALLOCK’SHALLOCK’SHALLOCK’SHALLOCK’SHALLOCK’SBAYBAYBAYBAYBAY

Pete’sPete’sPete’sPete’sPete’sNeckNeckNeckNeckNeck

Narrow RiverNarrow RiverNarrow RiverNarrow RiverNarrow River

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Brown’sBrown’sBrown’sBrown’sBrown’sPointPointPointPointPoint

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Eagle’sEagle’sEagle’sEagle’sEagle’sNeckNeckNeckNeckNeck

ORIENTORIENTORIENTORIENTORIENT

Little BayLittle BayLittle BayLittle BayLittle Bay

In cooperation with

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Kayak AccessKayak AccessKayak AccessKayak AccessKayak Access

Long Beach Bar LighthouseLong Beach Bar LighthouseLong Beach Bar LighthouseLong Beach Bar LighthouseLong Beach Bar Lighthouse

Long Beach PointLong Beach PointLong Beach PointLong Beach PointLong Beach Point

GARDINER’S BAYGARDINER’S BAYGARDINER’S BAYGARDINER’S BAYGARDINER’S BAY10

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Many of the plants and animals you willencounter are rare species whose survival is

sensitive to human disturbance.

Take only pictures, leave only your wake.

Do not feed the birds and animals.

Remain at a distance that does not disturb wildlife.

Remove any litter you may have brought in.

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Red-cedarRed-cedarRed-cedarRed-cedarRed-cedarForestForestForestForestForest*( ) *( )

LEVEL OF KAYAK SKILL

Rough Water

Rest Stop

Beginners - 5.4 miles (2 - 3 hours)

Intermediate - 6.5 miles (3.5 - 4 hours)

Advanced - 9.1 miles (5 - 6 hours)

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FFFFFor yor yor yor yor your safour safour safour safour safety…ety…ety…ety…ety…Sign in/out @ launch Kiosk.

Always wear an approved life jacket.A Personal Flotation Device (PFD) isrequired by law.

Be aware of tides and currents. Strongcurrents are marked ( ) on the map.

Have an up-to-date weather forecast, andkeep local weather and sea breeze patternsin mind. Watch for afternoonthunderstorms, which are often short butviolent with strong winds and heavy rains.They may be localized phenomena that arenot forecasted.

Avoid marked swimming areas.

Do not assume that power-boaters noticeyou. They may not be knowledgeable, orrealize that their wake can potentiallycapsize your kayak.

Face kayak into large boat wakes.

Remain only in designated resting areas ortrails to protect the park’s natural resourcesand avoid ticks and poison ivy.

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REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICE

This is the site of a dockwhere schooners came to

loadpotatoesfor NewEnglandmarkets. It was near the site of adilapidated farm bought in 1870 byGeorge W. Hallock whorevolutionized farming resulting ina tenfold yield in crops.

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For additional information, contactFor additional information, contactFor additional information, contactFor additional information, contactFor additional information, contactOyster Pond’s Historical Society.Oyster Pond’s Historical Society.Oyster Pond’s Historical Society.Oyster Pond’s Historical Society.Oyster Pond’s Historical Society.

This lighthouse was erectedin 1870 to guide ships away

from a dangerous shoal and sandbar.A fire destroyed it in 1963, but in1990 it was restored to its original

grandeur.Solarpanels nowpower thehousesguidinglight.

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The fish factory produced over 883,000The fish factory produced over 883,000The fish factory produced over 883,000The fish factory produced over 883,000The fish factory produced over 883,000gallons of oil in 1884.gallons of oil in 1884.gallons of oil in 1884.gallons of oil in 1884.gallons of oil in 1884.

The pile of brick and debrisalong the shore here marks

the locationof theAtlantic &Virginia

Fertilizer Company. It producedthe highest quantity of oil in thecountry from a fish called Menhaden(Bunker). The by-products wereused by local farmers as fertilizer.

9 Maritime RedMaritime RedMaritime RedMaritime RedMaritime RedCedar ForestCedar ForestCedar ForestCedar ForestCedar Forest

The ghostly dead trees hereare due to rising sea levels.

This was once part of the maritimeRed Cedar Forest that thrived here.Thoughplantshere arewelladaptedto a salty environment, the rootscan not withstand long periods offlooding.

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It’s the largest & highestIt’s the largest & highestIt’s the largest & highestIt’s the largest & highestIt’s the largest & highestquality of its type in New York.quality of its type in New York.quality of its type in New York.quality of its type in New York.quality of its type in New York.

Colonial BirdColonial BirdColonial BirdColonial BirdColonial BirdNesting AreaNesting AreaNesting AreaNesting AreaNesting Area

Although you might beenticed to come ashore

here, remain in your kayak becausethis is an endangered speciesnesting area. Least terns nest inlarge colonies here and pipingplovers and other shorebirdsinhabit thissandbar.

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Osprey NestOsprey NestOsprey NestOsprey NestOsprey Nest

Tall trees and telephonepoles

are great nestingsites for ospreybecause it keepsthem safe frompredators andprovides a placeto see prey. Watch these fish hawksplunge into the waters around youto catch fish from the bays.

Osprey nest by the water to be nearOsprey nest by the water to be nearOsprey nest by the water to be nearOsprey nest by the water to be nearOsprey nest by the water to be neartheir food supply.their food supply.their food supply.their food supply.their food supply.

AmericanAmericanAmericanAmericanAmericanOystercatcherOystercatcherOystercatcherOystercatcherOystercatcher

GreatGreatGreatGreatGreatBlueBlueBlueBlueBlue

HeronHeronHeronHeronHeron

Eagles NeckEagles NeckEagles NeckEagles NeckEagles Neck

In the 1770’s before theneck was cleared and

plowed by oxen, three bald eaglenests were reported at this site.Eagles were recorded visiting theOrient area every year until 1964.Today, eagles occasionally can beseen in the fall and winter.

2Peconic BayPeconic BayPeconic BayPeconic BayPeconic Bay

ScallopsScallopsScallopsScallopsScallops

This scallop, known for itssweet

d e l i c a t ef l a v o r ,was onceh a r ve s t e dhere yieldingthousands of pounds of food. Inthe 1980s scallop productiondropped drastically due to a browntide that wiped out the scallop’shabitat. Several buoys here mark arestoration site to rebuild thescallop population.

3CoastalCoastalCoastalCoastalCoastal

Salt MarshSalt MarshSalt MarshSalt MarshSalt Marsh

Salt marshes are importantnurseriesfor marine life.

Watch for diamond-backed terrapinturtles sunning along the edge ofthe marsh, egrets wading in the

shallowshunting forfish andfiddler crabsscurryingthrough themarsh.

41938 Hurricane1938 Hurricane1938 Hurricane1938 Hurricane1938 Hurricane

BermBermBermBermBerm51

Fish FactoryFish FactoryFish FactoryFish FactoryFish FactoryRuinsRuinsRuinsRuinsRuins

Long Beach BarLong Beach BarLong Beach BarLong Beach BarLong Beach BarLighthouseLighthouseLighthouseLighthouseLighthouse

Hallock’s PotatoHallock’s PotatoHallock’s PotatoHallock’s PotatoHallock’s PotatoWharfWharfWharfWharfWharf

photo byPam

Hunter

This berm was created toprotect farmland after 50 foot

waves from the Hurricane of 1938flooded the region. The hurricanecaused so much salt to be depositedonto the soil that it took years ofcleansing rain before the land wasable to grow crops again.

The road into Orient State Park after the storm.The road into Orient State Park after the storm.The road into Orient State Park after the storm.The road into Orient State Park after the storm.The road into Orient State Park after the storm.

photo by Karen Munson

photo by Karen Munson