Want to join one of our hikes on the outing schedule? If you are not a member of the Onondaga Chapter and would like to join us, e-mail the Outing’s Chair Lisa Druke at or contact the Membership’s Chair Peg Whaley at or 315-633-0154. Guests are welcome to join for 1 or 2 outings to see what we are all about – please contact us!
Calendar of Events
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YM Summer Evening Hike
Come join the YM’s on an evening hike to celebrate the start of summer! We will have an easy hike of 3-4 miles at Verona Beach State Park that will end at the beach so that we can enjoy the sunset over the lake. We will meet to carpool at the park & ride at […]
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Fair Haven State Park Kayak
Bring PFD (required) and sunblock, sunhat, bathing suit and sunny weather and a cooler with a picnic lunch to be enjoyed on the shores of Lake Ontario. Jerry Smith
Walking Wednesday
Every Wednesday some of our members take a 3-6 mile hike on one of the many trails in CNY. The first Wedfnesday of each month during Spring, Summer and Fall is usually devoted to trail mantenance. The Wednesday hikes welcome new participants. Carpooling is the norm. Please bring lunch and sufficient water. Call or email […]
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Erie Canal Bike Ride
We will pedal this pleasant, shady towpath to Jordan. An off road bike or hybrid might be easier on this path. Bike helmet is required. Possible “après-velo” at Azteca on Milton Ave. Jerry Smith
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Nelson Lake & Picnic
We’ll try to avoid last year’s monsoonal rains, lightning and thunder. Carpool from 34A to meet leaders at the Nice and Easy in Alder Creek. We’ll hike the old trail from Rt. 28. We will walk along the railroad a short distance to cross the Moose River. Everyone is invited to our Forestport cabin for […]
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NCT100 Canastota to Nelson Rd
This hike, from Mount Pleasant Rd to Nelson Rd. includes a nice woods walk and a pleasant walk on a shady rail bed. Kathy Disque 315-656-3383
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Walking Wednesday
Every Wednesday some of our members take a 3-6 mile hike on one of the many trails in CNY. The first Wedfnesday of each month during Spring, Summer and Fall is usually devoted to trail mantenance. The Wednesday hikes welcome new participants. Carpooling is the norm. Please bring lunch and sufficient water. Call or email […]
YM Erie Canal Bike Ride
Join the YMs for an evening bike ride along the Erie Canal. The distance will be 15-20 miles and be dependent on the group speed. No riders will be behind on this ride. We will stick together as a group. Helmets are required, and we will return to the cars before dark. Michael Burkett 315-263-2268 […]
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South Sandy Creek Paddle and Hike
We will put in @ the DEC launch on route 3 and paddle (flat water) out to the Lake Ontario estuary. We will take out in the Lakeshore Wildlife management area & hike this beautiful beach. PFD required. Bring water, lunch, swimsuits, sunscreen. Bad weather cancels. Dick Frio 315-679-0622
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FLT Maintenance Hike
We will be doing maintenance on a portion of the Finger Lakes Trail/North Country Trail for which our Chapter has responsibility. Please attend and support this important activity. No special skills are required, just a genuine desire to ensure that trails are kept clear and marked for all hikers to enjoy. Bring a pair of […]
Cuyler Hill State Forest, NCT100
Earn more miles for your 2017 NCT 100 on this hike while enjoying hills, hollows and views. We will spot cars and start at Cheningo Solon Rd & Freeman Rd heading north to Stoney Brook Rd. Bring lunch, water and sunscreen. Mary Niemi 315-751-7492
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NCNST/FLT Community Family Hike#1, NCT100
ADKers will join people from the local community and hike a section of the FLT/North Country National Scenic Trail and Onondaga Trail in Morgan Hill State Forest . Let’s show locals what a wonderful resource the trail is to their community. Bring lunch and water. Mary & Bill Coffin, 315-687-3589
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Erie Canal/Butternut Creek Trail Hike
We will walk on the canal and then over to the Butternut Creek Recreation Area. Peg Whaley 315-633-0154
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Walking Wednesday
Every Wednesday some of our members take a 3-6 mile hike on one of the many trails in CNY. The first Wedfnesday of each month during Spring, Summer and Fall is usually devoted to trail mantenance. The Wednesday hikes welcome new participants. Carpooling is the norm. Please bring lunch and sufficient water. Call or email […]
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Stops Along the Canal
We will visit vestiges of the old Erie Canal west of Syracuse including Simms Store, a sluiceway, a canal tener’s booth, Richmond Aqueduct, and the newly refurbished lock at the Canal Heritage Park in Port Byron. Dick Lightcap 315-729-9385
Paddle Raquette Lake Inlets
We will paddle and investigate several Raquette Lake inlet streams: possibly Brown Tract Pond Inlet and/or South Inlet. Both are scenic, meandering streams with interesting bog plants along the shorelines Wear PFD and bring your own canoe/kayak. Mary Coffin 315-687-3589
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Pillsbury Mountain Fire Tower
It will be a moderately difficult climb for this tower. The elevation gain will be 1337’. The summit elevation is 3597’. The only view is from the stairs of the tower, the cab is closed. Bring the proper equipment for this hike including water snacks and lunch. Mike Ogden 315-418-0083
YM Joint Outing With Genesee Valley Chapter
The YM’s of Onondaga and Genesee Valley Chapter are planning a joint afternoon outing to enjoy the bluffs of Chimney Bluffs State Park. There is a circuit trail that we will hike through the woods and back along the bluffs overlooking the lake. Come and enjoy the unique formation of the bluffs along the shores […]
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Walking Wednesday
Every Wednesday some of our members take a 3-6 mile hike on one of the many trails in CNY. The first Wedfnesday of each month during Spring, Summer and Fall is usually devoted to trail mantenance. The Wednesday hikes welcome new participants. Carpooling is the norm. Please bring lunch and sufficient water. Call or email […]
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Black River Gorge Dexter to Brownville Paddle
We will put in @ Dexter Fish Island launch and travel upstream (current gets stronger as we approach Brownville). We will paddle thru a magnificent gorge and take out on an island before Brownville for snacks. PFD required. Bring water, snacks, sunscreen. Bad weather cancels. Dick Frio 315-679-0622;
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FLT Maintenance Hike
We will be doing maintenance on a portion of the Finger Lakes Trail/North Country Trail for which our Chapter has responsibility. Please attend and support this important activity. No special skills are required, just a genuine desire to ensure that trails are kept clear and marked for all hikers to enjoy. Bring a pair of […]
Watch Hill Hike
While Watch Hill has been around for some time, the DEC recently developed a new trailhead. The trail to Watch Hill is short with some steep sections leading to a ridgeline with spectacular views of Snowy Mountain and Indian Lake. There is a steep spur trail that leads to the shore of Indian Lake and […]
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Mariposa State Forest
We will spot cars and hike from Mariposa Rd. to the Paradise Garden Lean-To ending at Route 53. Enjoy the pine trees in Mariposa State Forest on this summer day. Bring water, lunch and sunscreen. Mary Niemi, 315-751-7492
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Long Point State Park Kayak, Bike, Fish and Picnic
Let’s explore this little known state park and Point Peninsula by foot or bike or kayak. Bring bike and/or kayak, bathing suit, fishing pole, and cooler with a full picnic lunch. And bike helmet or PFD. Jerry Smith
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Walking Wednesday
Every Wednesday some of our members take a 3-6 mile hike on one of the many trails in CNY. The first Wedfnesday of each month during Spring, Summer and Fall is usually devoted to trail mantenance. The Wednesday hikes welcome new participants. Carpooling is the norm. Please bring lunch and sufficient water. Call or email […]
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Kring Point State Park Walk, Picnic, Swim
This has become an annual event because we enjoy the St. Lawrence River landscape. We will walk the Mac Sherry Trail outside the park and then enter the park (free for seniors) and have a picnic on Morgan Island. Jerry Smith
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Hike Leader Workshop
Interested in becoming a Hike Leader for our Chapter? Join veteran leaders for an info session on best practices and guidelines of leading outings for Onondaga Chapter. Contact leader Lisa Druke
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Colvin & Blake
We will get an early start and climb Colvin (4057’) & then Blake (3960’) with ascent to Blake of 2800’ from the Lake road. The return is the same route. This will be a rigorous hike – physical preparation is required for this outing. Group size is limited. Contact leader to reserve a spot and […]