Outings

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 Outings Committee Lisa Druke at . Guests are welcome to join for 1 or 2 outings to see what we are all about – please contact us!

Link to ADK Onondaga Chapter Calendar

Walking Wednesday

Every Wednesday

Meeting Place: DeWitt Wegmans Park and Ride [in front of Hobby Lobby]

Rating: (E-M)

Leaders: Mary Niemi 446-6725 and Bruce Holloway, (for info)

Every Wednesday some of our exciting members take a hike of 3-6 miles on one of the many trails in CNY (including the North Country National Scenic Trail and the Finger Lakes Trail!). The first Wednesday of each month during Spring, Summer and Fall is usually devoted to trail maintenance. The Wednesday hikers welcome new participants. Please bring lunch and sufficient water. Please call or email the leaders if you have questions.

9315 Heiberg State Forest Reroute
Sat, Aug 1 10:00 AM
Meeting Place: Kettlebail Rd at Tully Truxton Rd (42.77598, -76.06907)
Region: Central New York
Rating: Level 1, C, Easy, 3 miles R/T
Elevation Gain: 200 feet
Map(s): FLT-O1
Leader(s): Harold Kyle, , 315-416-4619
SUNY ESF has asked us to reroute our Skyline Trail south of Pond 1. Come help build this new section of trail in Heiberg State Forest, off Kettlebail Rd. No experience necessary, but there will be some heavy lifting and tool use. The chapter furnishes all necessary tools. Bring a pair of work gloves, water, lunch, and wear appropriate clothing. Contact Harold to RSVP, please.

9316 Beaver Lake Nature Center Hike
Mon, Aug 3 9:30 AM
Meeting Place: ~~131 Rigi Ave., Syracuse, NY (Theresa’s home)~~ DeWitt Wegmans Park-n-Ride (in front of Hobby Lobby)
Let leader know if you will meet at Beaver Lake Nature Center – main lot.
Region: Central New York
Rating: Level 1, C, Easy, 4-5 miles R/T
Elevation Gain: 95 feet
R/T Drive (miles): 45 miles
Map(s): Beaver Lake Nature Center – beaverlakenature.org
Leader(s): ~~Theresa J. Evans, , 315-414-0431~~ Lisa Druke, , 315447-4018
Come out and take a summer hike on the wooded trails of Beaver Lake. We will start on the Deep Woods Trail intersecting with the Lake Loop Trail. We should see summer flowers in bloom as we walk. We will then go the Hemlock/Bog Trails to see what is happening here, especially along the boardwalk on the Bog Trail. Bring insect repellent, snacks & water.

9317 Wednesday Trail Maintenance
Wed, Aug 5 9:00 AM
Meeting Place: DeWitt Wegmans Park & Ride (in front of Hobby Lobby)
Region: Central New York
Rating: Level 1, C+, Fairly Easy, 6 mile R/T
Elevation Gain: 500 feet
R/T Drive (miles): 80 miles
Map(s): FLT-O1, FLT-O2, FLT-M21, FLT-M22
Leader(s): Dick Frio, , 315-679-0622
We will be doing trail maintenance on a section of the Finger Lakes Trail and the North Country Trail on FLT O-1, O-2, M-21, M-22. Our chapter currently maintains 72 miles on the FLT and lean-tos 57 miles are concurrent with the NCT. No special skills are required just a genuine desire to ensure that our trails are cleared and blazed for all to enjoy. Please bring a pair of work gloves, personal hand tools, water, lunch, insect repellent, and wear appropriate clothing.

9318 Great Bear Recreational Area
Sat, Aug 15 9:30 AM
Meeting Place: GPS 43.2658899,-76.3545379; Parking lot at junction of Rt.57 & Great Bear Rd.
Region: Central New York
Rating: Level 1, C, Easy, 5 miles R/T
Elevation Gain: 300 feet
Map(s): Great Bear Recreational Area Trail Map
Leader(s): Mary Niemi, , 315-751-7492
This recreational area along the Oswego River and Canal is a peaceful place to spend a summer Saturday. Join us for a fun walk.

9319 Heiberg State Forest Reroute
Sat, Aug 22 10:00 AM
Meeting Place: Kettlebail Rd at Tully Truxton Rd (42.77598, -76.06907)
Region: Central New York
Rating: Level 1, C, Easy, 3 miles R/T
Elevation Gain: 200 feet
Map(s): FLT-O1
Leader(s): Harold Kyle, , 315-416-4619
SUNY ESF has asked us to reroute our Skyline Trail south of Pond 1. Come help build this new section of trail in Heiberg State Forest, off Kettlebail Rd. No experience necessary, but there will be some heavy lifting and tool use. The chapter furnishes all necessary tools. Bring a pair of work gloves, water, lunch, and wear appropriate clothing. Contact Harold to RSVP, please.

9320 FLT Abbott Loop
Sat, Aug 29 9:00 AM
Meeting Place: McDonalds, 5961 US-20, LaFayette, NY. 13084
Look for a Bronze Subaru Forester
Region: Finger Lakes Region
Rating: Level 2, B+, Moderately Strenuous, 8.3 mile loop
Elevation Gain: 1600 feet
R/T Drive (miles): 104 miles
Map(s): FLT-17, DeLorme p.92
Leader(s): Theresa Evans, 315-414-0431, , Jay Evans
We will be hiking thru Danby State Forest on the Abbott Spur Loop Trail. Mostly wooded, with some view points along the way including the Pinnacles with views of Inlet Valley & West Danby. The terrain is rolling with steep hills followed by more forgiving sections. We expect the trail to be fairly dry in the summer, but there could be wet sections. Waterproof boots, gaiters & trekking poles are recommended. Bring snacks, lunch, water & insect repellant. Parking and start/end on Michigan Hollow Road, N. Danby, NY. Please RSVP leader by 8/28.