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.

9291 “Boots on the Ground” Trail Kick-off at Spruce Pond
Sat, May 2
Meeting Time: Contact Leader
Meeting Place: Spruce Pond Campsite, Spruce Pond, Herlihy Rd, Tully, NY 13159 (42.79985, -76.02566)
Hike Rating: Level 1 C, Easy, 1 mile
Est Hike Time: 4 hours
Long Distance Trail:FLT
Map(s): DeLorme p. 61
Leader(s): Harold Kyle ()
Start the season off with a bang. We will review trail steward maintenance criteria and reporting procedures before a “boots on the ground”, “hands on the tool” hike on a section of the FLT and NCT. Bring gloves, lunch and water and dress for the weather. Tools are supplied. No experience needed. We’ll meet at a campsite location near Spruce Pond off Herlihy Rd in Morgan Hill State Forest. After a quick refresher, we will begin various cleanup and construction work around the area, including some puncheon installation.

9292 Camillus Unique Area
Sun, May 3
Meeting Time: Contact Leader
Meeting Place: 6185-6195 Thompson Road, Camillus, NY 13031, Parking area has been enlarged to accommodate more vehicles, but it is a popular location.
Hike Rating: Level 1 C, Easy, ~4 miles
Est Hike Time: 2-3 hours
Map(s): DeLorme p. 60, Camillus Forest Unique Area Map
Leader(s): Theresa J. Evans & Jay Evans 315-414-0431,
Please join us on a hike in this local unique area that meanders past fields and through mature woods. We should see many wild flowers in the forest area. We will be primarily walking the boundary trail, but we could explore other trails if group so inclined. Please come prepared with proper footwear, hiking poles, if used, as well as water/snack. This area can be muddy in the spring, especially on the down slope!

9293 Stone Quarry Hill Art Park
Mon, May 4
Meeting Time: Contact Leader
Meeting Places: DeWitt Wegmans Park-n-Ride (in front of Hobby Lobby)
9:00 AM at Caz. Lake Parking, or
9:20 AM at the trailhead. If meeting at Caz Lake or trailhead, please contact leaders
Hike Rating: Level 1 C+, Fairly Easy, approx. 4 miles up and back, plus walking around the art park
Est Hike Time: 3+ hours
Long Distance Trail: NCT100
R/T Drive: 6 miles from Caz. Lake parking
Map(s): DeLorme p. 61
Leader(s): Sigi Schwinge, ; Theresa Evans 315-414-0431
We’ll hike up from parking, then tour the grounds while looking at the various sculptures, and take a snack break at the gazebo, then walk back down to the parking lot. Bring a sun hat, water and snack. Our walk-n-talk group finds an interesting trail to walk every Monday; contact leaders for more info.

9294 Wednesday Trail Maintenance
Wed, May 6
Meeting Time: Contact Leader
Meeting Place: DeWitt Wegmans Park-n-Ride (in front of Hobby Lobby)
Hike Rating: Level 1 C+, Fairly Easy, 4-6 miles
Est Hike Time: 4-6 hours
Long Distance Trail: FLT, NCT100
R/T Drive: 50-75 miles
Map(s): DeLorme p. 60, DeLorme p. 61, DeLorme p. 77, FLT-O1, FLT-O2, FLT-M21, FLT-M22
Leader(s): Dick Frio, 315-679-0622,
We will be doing maintenance on a section of the Finger Lakes Trail and North Country Trail. Our chapter currently maintains 72 miles on the FLT and three lean-tos. Fifty-Seven miles are concurrent with the NCT. No special skills are required just a genuine desire to ensure that our trails are clear and blazed for all hikers to enjoy. Bring a pair of work gloves, personal hand tools, water, lunch and wear appropriate clothing.

9295 Oak Mountain Trail Maintenance
Fri, May 8
Meeting Time: Contact Leader
Meeting Place: Thruway Exit 34 (Canastota), Contact leader in advance – Limited to 8 people
Hike Rating: Level 1 C, Easy, 3 miles (A)
Est Hike Time: 4 hours
Long Distance Trail: NCT100
R/T Drive: 170 miles
Map(s): DeLorme p. 51
Leader(s): Bob Rosati, 315-766-7054

This will be an easy work trip and a chance to walk the NCT section on the Oak Mt Ski Center property where the owners have given the NCT Association a permanent right of way. We will be mostly raking leaves off this underutilized trail and picking up branches to make the tread more obvious. Bring the usual lunch, water, and gloves. Tools will be provided.

9296 Onondaga Lake Park – Mother’s Day
Sun, May 10
Meeting Time/Place: Contact Leader
Hike Rating: Level 1 C, Easy, < 5 miles
Est Hike Time: ~2 hours
Map(s): DeLorme p. 60
Leader(s): Brenda Veilleux, 315-463-9103
Easy, flat walk along the lake on Mother’s Day to enjoy spring. Come and enjoy the day so bring your mother. Contact leader at least one day in advance to confirm meeting location and time and please call before 8 pm.

9297 DeRuyter Trail Reroute
Sat, May 16
Meeting Time: Contact Leader
Meeting Place: FLT Parking at E Lake Rd trailhead (42.82333, -75.88804)
Hike Rating: Level 1 C, Easy, <1 mile
Est Hike Time: 4 hours
Long Distance Trail:FLT, NCT100
Map(s): DeLorme p. 61
Leader(s): Harold Kyle () and Bob Rosati ()
We’re building new trail on a new Finger Lakes Trail Conference property near Dam Rd in DeRuyter, New York. FLTC purchased this property to preserve access to the DeRuyter trail in perpetuity and they need your help to build this new section. 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.

Wildflower Hike at Nelson Swamp *Not ADK**co-sponsored by CNY NCTA Chapter and ADK-Onondaga*

Sunday, May 17^th 10:00 AM

Meeting Place: Nelson Swamp Unique Area trailhead on Constine Bridge Rd. Cazenovia (1/2 mile south of intersection of Ballina Rd. and Stone Quarry Rd.) GPS: 42.89108, -75.82534

Hike Rating: Level 1, C, Easy, 2 miles

Long Distance Trail: NCT100

Leader(s): Kathy Disque, 315-656-3383; Karen Carpenter,

In the past we have seen abundant varieties of wildflowers on this stretch of trail, including the one-flowered Cancer Root. Bring your interest, expertise, wildflower apps and books to see what we can identify. Hiking distance is less than 2 miles, approximately 2 hours. Qualifies for NCTA Hike 100 Challenge.

9298 Chaumont Barrens Hike
Sat, May 23
Meeting Time: Contact Leader
Meeting Place: Brewerton Park & Ride Lot, 5594 Kathan Rd, Brewerton, NY. For outings to the north. Exit 31 off of Rt 81, Head west on Bartell Rd from the 81 off ramp and then immediate right on Kathan Rd (lot is on the right).
Hike Rating: Level 1 C, Easy, 2 miles approx.
Est Hike Time: 2-3 hours
R/T Drive: 150 miles
Map(s): DeLorme p. 25
Leader(s): Kathy Disque, 315-656-3383, ; Theresa Evans 315-414-0431, ;
Hike the unique Alvar landscape at this Nature Conservancy property in northern New York. There are many unusual flowers that bloom in this area, the orchids and prairie smoke should be in bloom. We will hike slowly with many opportunities to explore the area and take pictures. We also usually have lunch afterwards at a nice picnic area at the trailhead. Please come and join us for spring walk & talk!

9299 Tirrell Pond Backpack
Sat, May 30 – Sun, May 31
Meeting Time/Place: Contact Leader
Hike Rating: Level 2 B, Moderate, 7 miles (A)
Est Hike Time: 3 hours
Long Distance Trail: NPT
R/T Drive: 260 miles
Map(s): Delorme p. 37
Leader(s): Jim Bristol 315-935-3623
Let’s take a walk to picturesque Tirrell Pond on the flank of Blue Mountain in the Blue Mountain Wild Forest. We will spend the night at the Tirrell Pond lean-to on the shore of Tirrell Pond and return to the car the following day. Contact leader for trip details.

9300 Return to Rome Sand Plains
Sun, May 31
Meeting Time: Contact Leader
Meeting Place: Thruway Exit 34 (Canastota)
Hike Rating: Level 1 C, Easy, 3-4 miles approx.
Est Hike Time: 2-3 hours
R/T Drive: 100 miles
Map(s): DeLorme p. 48
Leader(s): Theresa J. Evans 315-414-0431, ; Kathy Disque 315-656-3383,
Join us for a walk on some of the trails in this unique area of Rome. Hopefully, we will be blessed with sunshine and not a torrential shower as last year. We start at the usual trailhead for Wood/Creek/Sand Dune Trails. The lupines should be in bloom. We will explore other trails that are close to this primary area. Please call or email leader (s) if plan to attend. There is parking at Hogsback Road, but it is limited. Bring lunch/snack, appropriate footwear and poles, if used.

Leader(s): Theresa & Jay Evans, 315-414-0431,

Let’s return to Chateaugay SF, where we usually expect snow. Let’s hope it is “just right” amount of snowfall, with the parking area at Beecherville Road plowed out. We plan on doing a series of trails that will make a loop. If all goes well, we will lunch at the shore of Orwell Brook.

9302 Baltimore Woods Nature Center Hike
Mon, Jun 1 8:30 AM
Meeting Place: DeWitt Wegmans Park & Ride (in front of Hobby Lobby). Option to meet at Balt. Woods at 9:15.
Region: Central New York
Rating: Level 1, C, Easy, 4-5 miles R/T
Elevation Gain: 400 feet
R/T Drive (miles): 30 miles
Map(s): Baltimore Woods Trail Map
Leader(s): Sigi Schwinge, , Theresa Evans, , 315-480-0022
We’ll walk the hilly loops at this nature center near Marcellus starting at 9:15. Bring water and a snack to share – with our lively banter – afterwards at the pavilion. Our walk-n-talk group walks every Monday; contact leaders for more info.

9303 Wednesday Trail Maintenance
Wed, Jun 3 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.

9304 National Trails Day – FLT/NCT Trail Maintenance
Sat, Jun 6 9:00 AM
Meeting Place: Contact Leader
Region: Central New York
Rating: Level 1, C, Easy, 3 miles R/T
Elevation Gain: 800 feet
R/T Drive (miles): 50 – 75 miles
Map(s): FLT-O1, FLT-O2
Leader(s): Bob Rosati, 315-766-7054
It’s National Trails Day! Come celebrate the occasion by working on one of our reroutes in process. Depending on how previous outings progress, we will be working in either Morgan Hill State Forest or on the recently purchased FLT property near DeRuyter Lake. 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.

9305 Guppy Falls Trail & Skaneateles Conservation Area Hike
Sat, Jun 20 9:30 AM
Meeting Place: GPS 42.9681365,-76.3903085; Parking at 3905 Guppy Rd., Skaneateles, NY
Region: Central New York
Rating: Level 1, C+, Fairly Easy, 5 miles R/T
Elevation Gain: 1000 feet
Map(s): Skaneateles Conservation Area Map
Leader(s): Mary Niemi,315-751-7492,

Enjoy a relaxing Saturday hike to view the 30-foot Guppy Falls on a wooded trail and then cross the road to hike additional trails with varied ponds, woodland, and wetlands in the Skaneateles Conservation Area.

9306 Finger Lakes Trail Hike in Cortland County
Sat, Jun 27 9:30 AM
Meeting Place: Green Hills Plaza (parking lot is on the east side of South Salina Street across from Green Hills Farms)
We will car pool from the meeting location to the W. River trailhead on FLT Map 20. Contact leader if you would like to meet at W. River trailhead.
Region: Finger Lakes Region
Rating: Level 2, B+, Moderately Strenuous, 7.4 miles R/T
Elevation Gain: 1400 feet
R/T Drive (miles): 85 miles
Map(s): FLT-M20
Leader(s): Theresa J. Evans, 315-414-0431, , Jay Evans
We will be hiking in the Tuller Hill State Forest starting from W. River Road. We will be climbing a wooded trail along Howie Creek to a beautiful waterfall. We will continue our trek to the summit of Snyder Hill (1980′) and continue on to Cortland 9 (an old woods road) and turning off again into the woods to reach Woodchuck Hollow Lean to. We may divert to a blue spur trail here depending on the trail conditions (we scouted 4/15/26 and significant blow down on main trail, which we reported). Our return trip to our cars will be more of a descent! Bring lunch/snacks/water, appropriate hiking wear, & poles, if used.

9307 Wednesday Trail Maintenance
Wed, Jul 1 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.

9308 Chippewa Falls with Midlum Hill Option
Mon, Jul 6 8:00 AM (to Carpool)
Meeting Place: For carpooling from east side meet at 8 AM (please contact leader for location)
Option to meet at parking area on Route 12 (FLT Map M22) at 9 AM, GPS 42.71279, -75.88127 (we will spot cars here). Then we will drive to Stoney Brook Rd. trailhead to begin the hike. Must contact leader if meeting at Route 12 parking.
Region: Central New York
Rating: Level 1, C, Easy, about 4-5 miles R/T
Elevation Gain: 100 feet
R/T Drive (miles): 50 miles
Map(s): FLT-O1, FLT-M22
Leader(s): Sigi Schwinge,
This is a nice 2.3 mile trail passing Chippewa Falls and continuing downhill to Rt. 12 parking where we spotted cars. Then, we carpool up to Stoney Brook Rd. to retrieve cars parked at the start of the hike. Optional: Then, we drive to Midlum Hill and hike mostly downhill 1.1 mile to the little Civil War era cemetery and car parked there. Bring water and snacks to enjoy on Midlum Hill while we enjoy the view over the valley. After that, we may also hike the new trail down to Irish Hollow with its little waterfalls, and back up the switchbacks, about 1 mile.

9309 Little Woodhull Lake Trail Work Hike
Sat, Jul 11 8:00 AM
Meeting Place: Thruway Exit 34 (Canastota)
Region: Adirondacks
Rating: Level 2, B, Moderate, 7 miles R/T
Elevation Gain: 330 feet
R/T Drive (miles): 128 miles
Map(s): NA, future NCT Route
Leader(s): Bob Rosati, , 315-766-7054
The Little Woodhull Trail will be part of the North Country National Scenic Trail adopted by our chapter. We will do trail maintenance involving blowdown removal, posting markers, and clearing the tread. Bring gloves and hand tools but most tools will be provided. Carry lunch, snacks and extra water. Insect nets and repellent are advised.

9310 Fellows Hill Loop Reroute
Sat, Jul 18 10:00 AM
Meeting Place: Spruce Pond, Morgan Hill State Forest, Town of Fabius
Region: Central New York
Rating: Level 1, C, Easy, 2 miles R/T
Elevation Gain: 200 feet
Map(s): FLT-O1
Leader(s): Harold Kyle, ,
315-416-4619
We’re rerouting the very popular Fellows Hill Loop away from the persistent blowdowns next to some recent forestry. 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.

9311 Stillwater Mountain Fire Tower
Sun, Jul 19 8:30 AM
Meeting Place: Thruway Exit 34 (Canastota)
Call leader by July 16, so I know how many will be eating at Stillwater Restaurant afterwards.
Region: Adirondacks
Rating: Level 1, C, Easy, 2 miles R/T
Elevation Gain: 560 feet
R/T Drive (miles): 156 miles
Map(s): dec.ny.gov, Stillwater Fire Tower hiking map
Leader(s): Mary Niemi, ,
315-751-7492
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Adirondack Fire Tower Challenge, join me on an easy hike to the Stillwater Mountain Fire Tower with views of the High Peaks, the Stillwater Reservoir and the Tug Hill Plateau. Afterwards, let’s eat at the Stillwater Restaurant.

9312 Future NCT Herd Path Maintenance
Fri, Jul 24 10:00 AM
Meeting Place: Thruway Exit 34 (Canastota)
Region: Adirondacks
Rating: Level 2, B, Moderate, 10 miles R/T
Elevation Gain: 650 feet
R/T Drive (miles): 140 miles
Map(s): NA,future NCT Route
Leader(s): Bob Rosati, , 315-766-7054
Overnight camping or backpacking work trip to clear blow down off of the herd path from North Lake to Horn Lake which will become the future trail for the North Country National Scenic Trail. We may camp at North Lake and hike in each day or decide to backpack in and remote camp. Participants must provide their own backpacking/camping gear and food. Tools required to clear blow down will be provided. Contact leader for gear requirements. Group size limited to 9 to adhere to DEC regulations.

9313 Baltimore Woods Nature Center Hike
Sat, Jul 25 9:30 AM
Meeting Place: GPS 42.9649232,-76.3471813; Parking lot on 4007 Bishop Hill Rd., Marcellus, NY
Region: Central New York
Rating: Level 1, C, Easy, 4 – 5 miles R/T
Elevation Gain: 400 feet
Map(s): Baltimore Woods Trail Map
Leader(s): Mary Niemi, , 315-751-7492
Come and hike at this lovely Marcellus Nature Center with its varied habitat and well-maintained trails.

9314 Hemlock Glen – Morgan Hill State Forest
Sun, Jul 26 10:00 AM
Meeting Place: DeWitt Wegmans Park & Ride (in front of Hobby Lobby)
Region: Central New York
Rating: Level 1, C, Easy, 3.2 miles R/T
Elevation Gain: 764 feet
R/T Drive (miles): 36 miles
Map(s): NCT Maps https://northcountrytrail.org/maps/ny_map_series.pdf
Leader(s): Melanie Stevens, , 315-278-2787
A 3.2-mile loop of the North Country Trail located within Hemlock Glen in Morgan Hill State Forest. The hike features Hemlock Glen, numerous small waterfalls, Hemlock Lean-To, and Shackham Brook. This hike begins at Shackham Road, and you’ll descend into a camping area next to Shackham Brook. The brook is crossed on a footbridge, and the trail crosses a small stream before beginning to ascend. The trail turns away from Shackham Brook and now enters the numerous small waterfalls of the scenic Hemlock Glen. We will take a break at the lean-To and continue to Morgan Road. We will retrace our steps to Shackham Road.

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)
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
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.