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About our Chapter

The Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) is based in Oneonta, NY, with chapter members living within the counties of Otsego, Delaware and Chenango Counties in Central New York.

The chapter provides opportunities for members to get involved in ADK’s conservation, advocacy, recreation, education, & stewardship work in the local area and statewide.

Membership

Our chapter consists of hundreds of members throughout the Southern Tier and lower Mohawk Valley of New York. Our members come from all walks of life, and participate in many outdoor activities in the local area and Adirondack and Catskill State Parks. Whether you enjoy a quiet paddle on the Susquehanna River, a hike on a local trail, or summiting one of the 46 high peaks in the Adirondacks, we hope that our chapter provides you with a connection to engage with the protection of the wilderness you enjoy and cherish.

Outings and Events

Our chapter continues to increase the number of outings and trips available to members and the local community. Our weekly Tuesday outings provide members the opportunity to explore the many parks and state forests in the greater Oneonta region in all four seasons. Efforts are underway to offer weekend hiking and paddling events for members interested in exploring the Adirondack and Catskill State Parks.

In addition, our chapter provides opportunities for members to get involved in ADK’s conservation, advocacy, recreation, education, & stewardship work in the local area and statewide.

Chapter Trip Reports

Susquehanna Greenway – May 16, 2023

Report by Scott Fielder.  On May 16, 2023, there were two hikes/walks on the Greenway – a wildflower walk and a faster-paced hike.  There were two separate sign-up sheets and both hikes were well attended.  Scott Fielder led the wildflower walk and on it several invasive and/or non-native species were noted and discussed.  Among these…

Texas Schoolhouse State Forest   May 9, 2023

Report by Linda Pearce.  It was a pleasant, sunny spring morning to walk the 1.75 mi. blue trail at Texas Schoolhouse State Forest in the Town of New Lisbon.  Thirty-four hikers, including two “first-timers”, trekked down the woodland trail to the large beaver pond and over to their very impressive dam.  Some of us were…

Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park – May 2, 2023

Report by Diane Aaronson.  The weather was somewhat questionable as we set out on Andy’s Trail, at Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park, on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.  Twenty-five people met at the parking lot near the Sunset Pavilion.  Rain was not forecast until afternoon, however we did encounter some light rain, snow showers, sun…

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