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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Green Lakes State Park – Snowshoe
We’ll snowshoe a loop that includes some wooded trails and the open fields above the campground. Expect hilly terrain. Disque, 315-656-3383;
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Onondaga Lake Walk
Enjoy an easy walk & great company at Onondaga Lake Park. Inclement weather will cancel. Gail Swinburne, 315-532-0829
Owls Head Fire Tower
Snowshoe to summit of Owls Head (2812’) (ascent 1620’) with nice views of the Adirondacks and Blue Mountain. This moderate hike will be a nice workout on snow shoes. The first 2 miles is relatively flat and then the trail ascends moderately with a few steeper sections near the top. Contact the leader to confirm […]
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Highland Forest Loop
Weather will determine which route we'll take, so please email Sigi by Sunday. There is a $3.00 fee to use the trails in this Onondaga County Park. Sigi Schwinge, 315-437-6906,
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Cleveland Area Snowshoe #1
Weekday snowshoe in the Cleveland area. Generally easy to moderate 2 to 5 mile loops. Meet at leader's home at 9:30 am. Call Leader - 24 hours in advance, please. Jay O’Hern, 315-675-3291
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Fellows Hill Loop (FLT Howard Bye Hike)
From Herlihy Rd. we snowshoe the 3.5 mile loop: uphill to Fellows Hill (no view) then gently downhill passing Spruce Pond and along creeks with little waterfalls. Bring lunch and water. If no snow, you'll have the option of a longer boot-hike (microspikes might help if ground is frozen). This is a joint outing with […]
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Highland Forest Snowshoe
Let's hope for snow! Dress for conditions. Bring snack/lunch we will probably be out for 4 hours. There is a $3.00 fee to use the trails in this Onondaga County Park. Dick Frio, 315-679-0622, richardfriood@ hotmail.com
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ADK High Peak – Sawteeth
Sawteeth is #35 in height at 4,100 feet. We will hike in from the Ausable Lake Road. Round trip distance 14 miles, elevation gain 3,000'. We will have an orientation and safety meeting at the Brookside Motor Inn in Upper Jay Friday evening at 9:00 p.m. Pre-dawn start at the trailhead. We will have a […]
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Snowshoe Highland Forest East, NCT
We will snowshoe up the switchbacks on the North Country National Scenic Trail and Finger Lakes Trail from the Dam Road to the old farmhouse and return. We will take a lunch break before we return. There is a $3.00 fee to use the trails in this Onondaga County Park. Mary and Bill Coffin, 315-687-3589 […]
YM Snow Tubing at Four Seasons
Let’s meet up for a fun Saturday evening of snow tubing. Michael Burkett, 315-263-2268,
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Clark Reservation Snowshoe
Let’s snowshoe or walk the nice trails in this park. Bring water and snacks. Missy Ethridge, 315-558-0765
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XC Ski Black River Canal/Inlet Festival
We will XC Ski along the Black River Canal in Boonville beginning at the warming hut. Following that you may wish to drive to Inlet for the annual Fire and Ice festival. Bring necessary equipment, clothing and lunch. Participants can go and do at their own pace. Contact leader for info and meeting […]
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Bald Mtn. Snowshoe & XC Ski at Inlet
We will snow shoe Bald Mtn. in the morning. In the afternoon, we will XC Ski around Cascade Lake. Bring appropriate clothing, equipment and lunch. Participants can go and do at their own pace. Contact leader for info. John Lang, 315-492-3414
Chateaugay State Forest Snowshoe
There is usually loads of snow in Chateugay State Forest at this time of year. Let’s hope 2018 lives up to this expectation as it is a great location for a snowshoe outing. We will hike approximately 5 miles on various trails and eat lunch alongside pretty Orwell Brook. Theresa Evans
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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 […]