The Paumanok Path was routed through Laurel Canyon only a couple of years ago.  It can be accessed from the Montauk Recycling Center or at the Old Navy Base.

The Recycling Center is on the north side of Rt. 27: Take Montauk Highway to the Montauk Recycling Center, two miles east of the Hither Hills overlook and one mile west of Montauk Village. Park on the left side of the Recycling Center entrance road in the newly constructed parking area. The trail begins on the right side of this road, directly across from the parking area. This portion of the Parkway Trail is not part of the Paumanok Path, it is not marked with white blazes. However, it is very easy to follow, and within two-tenths of a mile, it intersects with the marked Paumanok Path.  When you reach the Paumanok Path you will follow it to your left where it leaves the eastern section of the Parkway Trail to head north for about a quarter mile to a panoramic view of Fort Pond Bay.  If you follow the Path for another 2 miles it will take you through Laurel Canyon and onward to the Bay.