THE HIGHPOINT OF "LONGUYLAND"
Translated: Long Island, NY

Assuming that Long Island, NY begins at the East River, it's then comprised of 4 counties and Suffolk County, therefore, contains the highest point on Long Island. That would be Jaynes Hill, a.k.a. High Hill, elev: 380ft...we think, maybe 401ft.

To get there, from I-495, take the Huntington exit and go 2.5mi north on Rt110 to Schwab Rd. which is on the south side of the Walt Whitman Mall. Turn left, go .1mi to Old Walt Whitman Rd. then right .1mi. to West Hills Rd. Turn left. Go .2mi and turn left onto Reservoir Rd. Note: there is a rectangular sign with arrow prior to this turn reading "JAYNES HILL."

Follow Reservoir Rd. uphill until it deadends next to the grass slope and metal gate. Note: On route, at the point where the road seems to crest, to the right there's a formidable, newly erected sign w/trail map and description of Jaynes Hill (above). Park and hike past the gate, following the dirt service road uphill a short distance to the big water tank on right. The high point is just beyond with it's 4ft-round graffitied boulder (right).

A small post with 'X' supposedly marks the high point although a rise in the grassy "corralled" bench area appeared to be higher. Or is the top of the boulder the highest natural physical point?

County HP web site report: http://www.cohp.org/ny/Suffolk_2.html
Pic set: http://flickr.com/photos/11330680@N06/sets/72157601765155370/
Map: http://flickr.com/photos/11330680@N06/1278118902/map/?view=users
Paumanok: http://www.daypoems.net/poems/2168.html
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_Island