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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Walking Wednesday
Every Wednesday some of our members take a 3-6 mile hike on one of the many trails in CNY. The first Wednesday of each month during Sprin, 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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Carpenter Road XC Ski (Snowshoe)
We will explore the trails in this DEC Forest on the back side of Snow Ridge. Peg Whaley 315-633-0154 and Sandy Manca 315-807-9442
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Green Lakes Snowshoe/Hike
We will Snowshoe/boot hike thru old growth forest to the Indian Ovens. Dress for weather and bring snacks and water. Dick Frio 315-679-0622
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Erie Canal Hike or Snowshoe-Kirkville
We will hike or snowshoe going east to Poolsbrook Historic Site (loop) and quite possibly beyond. Sigi Schwinge 315-437-6906,
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Pancake Breakfast & Hike at Beaver Lake
Come for a delicious breakfast which includes pancakes, sausages, coffee or orange juice. One pancake is $3.00, 2 for $4.00 and 3 for $5.00. Then we’ll walk some trails – as little or as much as you want. Fee as you leave the Nature Center. 315-424-1284
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Chateaugay State Forest Snowshoe
Let's hope for some fresh snow and enjoy a nice snowshoe in the Chateaugay State Forest. We will snowshoe the trails west of Beecherville Road and follow the trail along Orwell Brook. If snow is sparse, we will boot hike. Lisa Druke 315-637-6499
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YM Green Lakes Daylight Savings Evening Hike
Daylight savings is on Sunday the 11th. That means daylight later in the day! Let’s have an evening hike until dark. We will meet at the parking lot for the Erie Canal and hike on the trails of the west side of the park. Michael Burkett 315-263-2268,
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Spring Potluck/Business Meeting
The chapter will supply a hot & cold beverage. Business Meeting at 3:00 pm followed by a social hour and then a speaker at 4:00 pm, then dinner at 5:00 pm. If you have slightly used equipment for free or for sale, there will be a table set up. Bring a dish to pass and […]
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Nelson Swamp Hike/Snowshoe
Let’s hike/snowshoe through this unique area on old rail trails. Bring snacks and water. Missy Ethridge 315-558-0765,
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Visit to Rob’s Trail
Let’s visit one of the newest nature preserves thru The Nature Conservancy. We will have options including going to shoreline of Hemlock Lake, its boat launch, and/or a connector trail to Candice Lake. Both these lakes are part of the watershed for the Rochester, NY, locale. Come out and take a hike on this new […]
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Great Bear Springs Hike
We’ll walk a loop through this preserve. Email (or call) for more information or trail conditions. Jon Bowen 315-638-8749,
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Link Trail Hike
Take a leisurely hike in the Tioughnioga Wildlife Area north from Dugway Rd. We’ll cross the bridge over the beaver dam. Let’s hope we find signs of spring on the trail. Be prepared for muddy conditions, bring snowshoes if more than 6” of snow. Kathy Disque 315-656-3383