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November 16th, 2021 – Gilbert Lake State Park
Report by Jim and Carolyn Austin. On a cloudy, cool November 16th, 22 hikers traveled to Gilbert Lake State Park. From the parking lot we walked in front of the lodge and along the lake. At the end of the lake we went into the Cabin area, and back to the lake. We observed theContinue reading “November 16th, 2021 – Gilbert Lake State Park”
November 9th, 2021 -Woodland Walk
Report by Betsy Cunningham. Neil and Betsy Cunningham led this hike of eighteen ADKers from their home near Jefferson. After walking a loop on Woodland Drive, we meandered through the mowed paths back at their property. We were able to sit out in their yard after the hike and enjoy some chili and corn muffinsContinue reading “November 9th, 2021 -Woodland Walk”
November 2nd, 2021 – Milford State Forest
Report by Aleda Koehn. A lovely November morning greeted 17 Susquehanna hikers for an easy walk in Milford State Forest. We entered the trail past the gate just below the intersection of Kelly Corners Road and the north side of State Land Road. Although the taller trees had mostly lost their leaves, much of theContinue reading “November 2nd, 2021 – Milford State Forest”
October 19th, 2021 – Wilber Park
Report by Sarah Patterson. Twenty hikers met at the top of Youngman Ave. to hike the logging roads in the Glenwood Creek section of Wilber Park. The old mountain bike trails have been obliterated by the recent logging that has occurred, but the loggers have smoothed out the roads as compared to earlier this year.Continue reading “October 19th, 2021 – Wilber Park”
October 12th, 2021 – Betty and Wilber State Park
Report by Linda Pearce. The morning of our hike at Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park on October 12th provided us a bright blue sky, warm temperatures and colorful autumn leaves. The 229 acre park in the town of Westford offers a three mile trail, known as Andy’s Trail, around the perimeter of the park.Continue reading “October 12th, 2021 – Betty and Wilber State Park”
October 5th, 2021 – Oneonta Greenway
Report by Jann Ewen. On another cloudy, potentially rainy day, 19 ADKers braved a hike on the Oneonta Greenway. That included three of our new members: Peggy and Arthur Palmer, and Marianne Coursen…plus a “paddling” of Merganser ducks, several unidentified cherry-seeking birds (probably Cedar Waxwings), and a “scourge” of 27,241 hungry, biting insects. It wasContinue reading “October 5th, 2021 – Oneonta Greenway”
September 28th, 2021 – Briar Creek Road
Report by Kathy Holmstrom. September 28th’s ADK hike was on the Holmstrom property on Briar Creek Road in Otego. Eleven intrepid hikers met despite a steady, heavy rain. Two were new members to the organization. We hiked around fields and through woods. One member commented on how the damp conditions allowed the quietness of theContinue reading “September 28th, 2021 – Briar Creek Road”
September 21st, 2021 – Wilber Park
Report by Diane Aaronson. Tuesday, September 21, 2021, the last day of summer according to the celestial calendar, was a beautiful day, perfect for hiking. Twenty-two hikers enjoyed the trails at Wilber Park, Oneonta. A few took the paved, level trails, and many others took the yellow, blue and red trails through the woods. ThereContinue reading “September 21st, 2021 – Wilber Park”
September 14th, 2021 – Valley View Hiking Trails
Report by Ruth Schaeffer. The hike on Tues., Sept. 14 was at Valley View Hiking Trails off of Rt. 7 between Unadilla and Sidney with twenty-one hikers participating. The morning was overcast and cloudy and cool. The trail started out by following a stream which was quite full with the recent rains. By the time weContinue reading “September 14th, 2021 – Valley View Hiking Trails”
September 7th, 2021 – Sleeping Lion Trail
Report by Edward Pixley. On Tuesday, September 7th, the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club met at Glimmerglass State Park on the northern end of Otsego Lake to hike the Sleeping Lion Trail. Twenty members and one minor guest participated in the 2.8 mile hike. The group met at the parking lot just to theContinue reading “September 7th, 2021 – Sleeping Lion Trail”
August 31st, 2021 – Fetterley Forest
Report by Linda Pearce. A very pleasant morning awaited the twenty-six hikers that met to walk the trails at Fetterley Forest on the east side of Canadarago Lake near Richfield Springs. Fetterley Forest is an Otsego Land Trust property and was one of the hikes that was included in the Summer Challenge of Otsego Outdoors. Continue reading “August 31st, 2021 – Fetterley Forest”
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 10th, 2021 – Clark Tower
Report by Lucille Wiggin. The second Clark Tower hike on Aug. 10th explored different trails on the property. This time we went straight up the hill to the replica of an Irish Tower and observed the grave stones of Ambrose Clark, his favorite steeple racing horse and most successful bird dog. After pausing to observe theContinue reading “August 10th, 2021 – Clark Tower”
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”
July 20th, 2021 – Hunt’s Pond
Report by Ruth Schaeffer. Eighteen hikers found their way to Hunt’s Pond, South New Berlin for our regular scheduled hike. It was a warm morning with some sunshine. We parked in the large parking area, right near the pond. The hike was approximately 2 1/2 miles along the pond and past a few campsites. ThereContinue reading “July 20th, 2021 – Hunt’s Pond”
July 13th, 2021 – Homer Folks State Forest
Report by Carolyn Austin. On July 13, twenty ADK members hiked the Double Track trail to the Orange Trail (RIP) and back on the Double Track trail at the Homer Folks State Forest. Although there was no sun, there was also no rain. We stepped over roots, rocks, red efts, and water. Trudging up theContinue reading “July 13th, 2021 – Homer Folks State Forest”
July 6th, 2021 – Gilbert Lake State Park
Report by Aleda Koehn. Twelve hikers met at the earlier time of 9:30 at the upper parking lot above the Gilbert Lake Beach. The day was hot and humid, and just as we were starting out we heard a rumble of thunder. The radar had a blob of green and orange heading in our direction butContinue reading “July 6th, 2021 – Gilbert Lake State Park”
June 29th, 2021 – New Island Trail
Report by Tracy Verma. On Tuesday, June 29, the ADK hike was at New Island Trail in Oneonta where 15 hikers met at Catella Park on the very warm, sunny morning. For the 12 hikers who continued on the entire DO Trail, we walked about 3.8 flat miles in about 2 1/2 hours. The hikersContinue reading “June 29th, 2021 – New Island Trail”
June 22nd, 2021 – Goodyear Lake
Report by Linda Pearce. A light rain didn’t dampen the spirits of the 18 ADKers that came out to hike at Goodyear Lake. Attired in rain jackets and ponchos, and some with umbrellas, we headed out along the unused RR tracks and over to the state land trail that borders the south end of theContinue reading “June 22nd, 2021 – Goodyear Lake”
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