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 Overnight Backpack-French Louie Loop in West Canada Lake Wilderness
The YMs are hosting an overnight backpacking trip. We will split the hiking into two days of roughly 8 miles the first day and 10 miles the second. We will hike in from the trailhead for the French Louie Trail and follow the French Louie Trail to one of the West Lake Lean-Tos and the […]
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Green Lakes State Park Hike
Join me for a walk on the trails in the upper section of the park. Peg Whaley
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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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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 […]
Wild Flower Hike at Nelson Swamp
This lovely place always has many species of Wildflowers. Bring wild flower book if you want to. This will be a joint outing with the North Country Trail. Contact leader at 315-424-1284
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YM Kayak Outing
Join the YMs for an early season Kayak on Onondaga Lake. This event is open to those who have no previous kayaking experience. To make the outing comfortable for new kayakers the group kayak will last for an hour. Rentals are available for $15 at the launch site on the beach. This outing is weather […]
Little Woodhull Trail Clearing Hike, NCT100
Celebrate National Trails Day. We will do some side cutting and general trail maintenance on Onondaga Chapter’s newly adopted Adirondack trail. It is located in Black River Wild Forest between Forestport and North Lake and is on the North Country National Scenic Trail route. Bring gloves and pruning tools if you have them. Tools will […]
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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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Wolfe Island Bike
We will cross to Wolfe Island on the C.V. Ferry ($2) and pedal across the island to the Wolfe Island Bakery and Ice Cream Shop and beyond…BRING YOUR PASSPORT! A second route will be from the village park to Tibbets Point Lighthouse which is 6 miles R/t. Bike helmet required. Rain ruins the day. Jerry […]
Erie Canal Evening Bike/Walk
Join us for a pleasant evening on the canal. We will head toward Chittenango and go as far as the group wishes. Ice cream stop is possible. Bikers bring your helmet! 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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Seneca River Evening Kayak
We will launch from the GV ramp into the Seneca River and paddle out to Onondaga Lake. Bring PFD (required) and sunblock and sunhat. After the paddle, ice cream sundaes will be served by the leader near the GV pool and patio area. Jerry Smith
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Waterfalls Near Cayuga Lake
We will visit Salmon Creek Falls, Ithaca Falls, Taughannock Falls, Buttermilk Falls and Lucifer Falls in Robert Tremon State park. There is a vehicular admission fee to some of the state parks. Dick Lightcap 315-729-9385
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 […]
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Tully Lake Paddle
Join an easy paddle on a small and beautiful lake south of Syracuse. Must call 1 day prior to confirm. PFD required. Bad weather/poor water conditions cancels outing. On behalf of leader, Lisa Druke
FLT/NCT Dam Rd to Tromp Rd, NCT 100
We will hike to Tromp Rd and return. Bring snacks and/or lunch and water. Missy Ethridge 315-558-0765
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Baldwinsville Riverwalk & Picnic
Afterward (6:30-6:45 or so) will start the walk. The village has been building a riverwalk for the past several years. The first section is mostly in the woods out to the end of Marble Island (3 miles). The next section continues on streets past the lock and back to the trail along the river. Eventually, […]
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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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TNC Timberbanks Evening Hike
Easy walk in the woods, flat out and back, near the Seneca River. Gail Swinburne 315-532-0829
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Cascade Lake Backpack
We will meet near Syracuse to carpool. From the Cascade Lake parking area located in our Chapter’s adopted Pigeon Lake Wilderness, we will backpack in and set up camp at the meadow campsite on the north shore of the lake near a sandy beach surrounded by White pines. We plan to hike the loop trail […]
Rome Sand Plains
We will hike the trail to Wood Creek. This area is a unique area with Nature Conservancy, Lupines can be found in this area. On past occasions, Hal Boyce and I saw pink lady’s slipper. Keep your fingers crossed! Theresa Evans
Pigeon Lake Work Hike
We'll do a loop and work the beautiful trails of the chapter's adopted Pigeon Lake Wilderness Area from Big Moose Rd. and touch Queer Lake, a great lunch spot. This is an all-day, early start event, so bring plenty of water and food. Pack rain gear, insect spray, work gloves and hand tools if you […]
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Trail Steward’s Picnic / Pratt’s Falls
The annual Trail Steward and Worker appreciation picnic will be on Sunday June 25, 2016, so come join us for free food, drink, and camaraderie. Trail stewards, trail workers, their families, and individuals interested in becoming stewards are welcome to this event. For those interested a hike will take place after lunch in this beautiful […]
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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