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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 is 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 trip 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
August 24th, 2021 – Crumhorn Mountain
Report by Maureen Dresser. Fifteen hikers participated in the hike on Boy Scout Road near Crumhorn Lake. The lake roads were nicely shaded by the trees, making the morning walk very enjoyable. At Lucille Wiggin’s invitation, several hikers went to her camp on the lake to have their lunch and go for a swim. SpecialContinue reading “August 24th, 2021 – Crumhorn Mountain”
August 3rd, 2021 – Hebbard Hill Area, Franklin
Report by Rod and Sally Hebbard. Twenty-two hikers met at our home to hike around our meadows. Due to concerns about ticks in unmown fields, we decided to shorten the hike [said by one member to be a social walk] to about 1.5 miles. We enjoyed views of open fields, areas of old homesteads andContinue reading “August 3rd, 2021 – Hebbard Hill Area, Franklin”
Star Field – July 27th, 2021
Report by Sarah Patterson. Eighteen hikers met on Chicken Farm Hill Rd. in Cooperstown to hike the 3.7 miles to Star Field and back. We were joined by Marie Lusins’ cousins, Tanina and Don, visiting from N. Carolina. We met at 9:30 and the morning was perfect for hiking. The trail is gentle up andContinue reading “Star Field – July 27th, 2021”
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