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August 23rd, 2022 – Van Cleft Trail, Wilber Park
Report by Sarah Patterson. Don’t underestimate the SUSQADKers! I woke up on August 23rd around 7:00 am to rain and thunder and thought, “uh oh!” Consulting with Diane and Linda, we decided to meet and take an easier hike on the roads in Wilber. But, NO! Not to be “VerKlemp”, 27 hikers showed up andContinue reading “August 23rd, 2022 – Van Cleft Trail, Wilber Park”
August 16th, 2022 – Neahwa Park
Report by Jann Ewen. It was a beautiful Tuesday morning, August 16th, for a hike around the perimeters of Neahwa and Catella Parks, including the newly paved Mill Race Trail. Twenty-two of us enjoyed the walk, sometimes through the mown wet grass and other times along the shady areas as well. Good time was hadContinue reading “August 16th, 2022 – Neahwa Park”
August 9th, 2022 – Palmer Hill, Andes
Report by Tom Austin. Eight hikers braved the questionable weather and hiked Palmer Hill near Andes. On a muggy yet light rainy day, the group walked the lower loop, a total of 2.7 miles. Gorp was shared at the mid-point. Photos by Tom Austin.
July 26th, 2022 – Woodland Walk, Jefferson
Report by Betsy Cunningham. On July 26, nineteen hikers, including four first-timers, walked 2 1/2 miles on a country road and woodland paths in Jefferson. The weather was perfect – warm, sunny and not humid. All participants enjoyed food and conversation following the trek at the home of Neil and Betsy Cunningham. Photo by NeilContinue reading “July 26th, 2022 – Woodland Walk, Jefferson”
July 19th, 2022 – SUNY Oneonta College Camp
Report by Peggy and Art Palmer. We had 20 people sign up for a hike starting at the SUCO College camp lodge. The group split up into a longer, 2.1 mile, hike up to the ridge above the lodge with a view down the power line, while the other group took a more horizontal, shorterContinue reading “July 19th, 2022 – SUNY Oneonta College Camp”
July 12th, 2022 – Arnold Lake State Forest
Report by Jim and Carolyn Austin. Twenty-four hikers had a perfect morning for the 3.3 mile Nordic Trail hike in Arnold Lake State Forest. Mostly we were in the shade of the forest and everyone was prepared with long pants for the high grass. At a few places we had to skirt around some muddyContinue reading “July 12th, 2022 – Arnold Lake State Forest”
July 5th, 2022 – Hunt’s Pond
Report by Ruth Schaeffer. Eighteen hikers showed up ready to hike along Hunt’s Pond in New Berlin. We walked just under three miles, doing all of the camping loops. Along the way, we saw some wildflowers, as well as three families camping. It was a beautiful summer day, not to hot and with a slight breezeContinue reading “July 5th, 2022 – Hunt’s Pond”
June 28th, 2022 – Susquehanna Greenway
Report by Ruth Schaeffer. There were 22 hikers all together, including a couple of newones. We observed a few remaining wild flowers and heard a very noisy catbird as wewalked a total of 2.3 miles on this beautiful day. We appreciated the fact that the trailhad been recently mowed making it a nice trailContinue reading “June 28th, 2022 – Susquehanna Greenway”
June 21st, 2022 – Goodyear Lake
Report by Linda Pearce. The skies were cloudy, but the temperature was very comfortable for hiking on the first day of summer – June 21st. Twenty-one people came out for the walk at Goodyear Lake. Four people walked on the lake roads for a shorter and easier walk. The rest of us did a 3-mileContinue reading “June 21st, 2022 – Goodyear Lake”
June 14th, 2022 – Lower Riddell State Park
Jann Ewen led seventeen ADKers on this easy walk through Lower Riddell State Park. We encountered NYS Parks and Recreation employees who had been preparing a portion of a field near the Schenevus Creek to be seeded with native plants. In the future, some trees will be planted in that area. Photos by Scott FielderContinue reading “June 14th, 2022 – Lower Riddell State Park”
June 7th, 2022 – Windswept Acres, DeLancey
Report by Roberta Austin. Nineteen hikers met at Windswept Acres to walk 3.2 miles through wooded areas and beautiful meadows. The trails are well maintained and provide many hours of enjoyment to people and their horses. We saw tiny toads and colorful wildflowers. Some hikers enjoyed eating their lunch among the flower gardens. We wereContinue reading “June 7th, 2022 – Windswept Acres, DeLancey”
May 31st, 2022 – Sleeping Lion Trail, Glimmerglass State Park
Report by Diane Aaronson. Tuesday, May 31, 2022, thirteen hikers enjoyed the Sleeping Lion trail at Glimmerglass State Park, Cooperstown. We met at the parking area near the restrooms and picnic pavilion, and then headed up to the trailhead. What a beautiful morning! We saw lots of fresh green grass, wildflowers and saplings growing inContinue reading “May 31st, 2022 – Sleeping Lion Trail, Glimmerglass State Park”
May 24th, 2022 – Crumhorn Mountain
Trip Report by Maureen Dresser. The hike was great and we had beautiful weather .The lake was so pretty. We walked 2 miles . The roads are a great place to walk for anyone in the area . Crumhorn lake is so relaxing.
May 17th, 2022 – Mt. Utsaysantha
Report by Betsy Cunningham. On May 17th, seventeen hardy ADK hikers went up Mt. Utsayantha in the village of Stamford. This 1 mile, 3210 ft. hike was challenging and invigorating. Many members took up the challenge to walk up the fire tower. The wind gusted and the temperature dropped, but we all enjoyed a picnicContinue reading “May 17th, 2022 – Mt. Utsaysantha”
May 10th, 2022 – Oneonta Greenway
Report by Scott Fielder. On May 10th, seventeen hikers showed up on a perfectly beautiful day for a two and a quarter mile hike on the Greenway. The pace was not fast as we wanted to observe wildflowers and birds. We were not disappointed in the variety of either. The following wildflowers were in bloom: Continue reading “May 10th, 2022 – Oneonta Greenway”
May 3rd, 2022 – Finger Lakes Trail
Report by Tom Austin. Twenty-two ADKers walked a portion of the Finger Lakes Trail near the Cannonsville Reservoir, a total of 2.5 mi. out and back. Ten people continued on for another short distance in the opposite direction, adding about 20 more minutes of walking. Weather was perfect for the hike, sunny and spring-time warm.Continue reading “May 3rd, 2022 – Finger Lakes Trail”
April 26th, 2022 – Gilbert Lake State Park
Report by Aleda Koehn. The weather was “iffy” but 19 ADKer’s were set to hike the circle route around Ice Pond and Lake of the Twin Fawns and return by the cabin colony – about 3 miles. There was a bit of misty rain when we started but it was mainly dry the entire trip. Continue reading “April 26th, 2022 – Gilbert Lake State Park”
April 12th, 2022 – Homer Folks State Forest
Report by Jendy Murphy and Paul Wehren. Twenty intrepid hikers agreed to the “rain or shine” provision for our hike through Homer Folks State Forest in Oneonta on April 12th. Luckily, the rain was barely a sprinkle as we headed up toward the water towers, and the sun came out pretty quickly, with nice patchesContinue reading “April 12th, 2022 – Homer Folks State Forest”
April 10th, 2022 – College Camp
Report by Jared Stanley. On Sunday, 12 hikers explored portions of the yellow, green and red trails at SUNY Oneonta’s College camp. Throughout the 1.5-mile hike, we experienced all the typical weather our region has to offer in the month of April – snow, wind, blue skies and sunshine. Due to the recent rain storms in ourContinue reading “April 10th, 2022 – College Camp”
April 5th, 2022 – Clark Tower, Cooperstown
Report by Sarah Patterson. We had twenty-two people sign up for the hike to Clark Tower and we welcomed a guest, and potential new member, Carol. The day started chilly but warmed up quickly as the sun came out. We hiked up the old carriage road and made the left up to the Tower whereContinue reading “April 5th, 2022 – Clark Tower, Cooperstown”
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