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!
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YM Social Event – Clinton Square Ice Skating
The tree and lights are up and the ice rink opens for the season the day after Thanksgiving. We will meet after work for some ice skating. Michael Burkett 315-263-2268
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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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Young at Heart Member Event. Contact leader ahead of time if interested. John Lang
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Baltimore Woods Hike/Snowshoe
We'll take an easy afternoon hike (or snowshoe if there's enough snow) through the rolling woods of this nature center just south of the Village of Marcellus. Dress for the weather and bring a snack. Ken Kaufman, 315-685-5990
YM Moonlight Hike #1 Green Lakes SP
We have a full moon very early in December. Combined with the early sunsets that makes scheduling full moon hikes very easy. Our first moonlight hike will be on December 3rd at the nature trails in Green Lakes State Park. There is a parking area and trail head to the Deer Run Trail on Green […]
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Chippewa Falls/ Midlum Hill Hike
This is a 1.5 mile pretty woodsy spur off the FLT that ends in a waterfall. We'll walk in and out, then (optional) drive 1/2 mile to Midlum Rd. and walk the 1 mile section through the woods to Midlum Hill and enjoy a great view. Sigi Schwinge, 315-437-6906;
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Holiday Gathering & Walk
There will be a walk at 11:00AM in the Rand Tract near the church led by Jon Bowen. Then we will provide a light lunch at 1:00PM. ADK will provide the food, but participants can bring holiday cookies, if they like. Also, please bring a canned or boxed, non-perishable food to be donated to the […]
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Green Lakes State Park Hike
Join me for a nice walk on the upper trails –bring water and a snack. Peg Whaley, 315-633-0154
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Camillus Forest Unique Area Hike
Enjoy the trails, views and old growth forest in this pretty area in Camillus. If there is enough snow, this is a great place to snowshoe. Bring water & snacks. Jon & Kathy Bowen, ; 315-638-8749
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Beaver Lake Center XC Ski/Snowshoe
Snowshoe/ski the trails of this nice Onondaga County park. Call the leader to confirm trail conditions. We will walk if no snow. Lisa Druke, 315-637-6499
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YM Social – Appetizers at The Retreat
It’s the middle of the week during a busy time of year. The Retreat has free appetizers for happy hour. Let’s take advantage and get together for some relaxing, socializing and talking about outdoor adventures over some free food. We will be at The Retreat from 5pm to 7pm. Mike Burkett, 315-263-2268,
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Great Swamp Conservancy Hike/Snowshoe
We’ll hike some of the trails at this conservation area near Canastota. Bring snowshoes if there is more than 6” of snow. Kathy Disque, 315-656-3383;
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Christmas Eve at Chateaugay SF
A white Christmas on Tug Hill? Let’s hope so. Holidays are busy & stressful, so let’s spend a relaxing morning in the forest. If there are several inches of snow on the ground then either snowshoes or skis will be required. I will keep an eye on trail conditions, so if you have any questions, […]
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Snowshoe Highland Forest West NCT
We will snowshoe on the North Country National Scenic Trail and Finger Lakes Trail in Highland Forest. There is a $3.00 fee to use the trails in this Onondaga County Park. We will follow the hike with hot chocolate inside the Skyline Lodge. Mary and Bill Coffin, 315-687-3589;
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New Year’s Eve at Land O’ Pines
We will take a hike (or snowshoe) at a nearby area and come back to a warm cabin to ring in the New Year. There is an option to spend the night. Bring drink and a snack to share.Peg & Pat Whaley 315-633-0154