Best Easy Day Hikes Long Island includes concise descriptions of the best short hikes in the area, with detailed maps of the routes. The 20 hikes in this guide are generally short, easy to follow, and guaranteed to please.About author(s):Susan Finch is a freelance writer and hiker who specializes in budget, family, and recreational travel. Her work has appeared in national outlets and she travels regularly throughout North America and Europe. When shes not writing and traveling from her home in the New York City region, she and her husband, Drew, are planning their next trip, hiking, or spending time off in his home state of Ohio.