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Tuesday Hike (Hybrid)-Cobbs Hill Park-Washington Grove

Genesee Valley Chapter Tuesday Hikes are being cross-posted to the MeetUp Group "ADK Genesee Valley Chapter." Hybrid hike split between a 40-minute hike around the reservoir and on flat, well-maintained trails in Washington Grove looping back to the cars, then a 70-minute moderate hike at a faster pace through Washington Grove, circling Cobbs Hill with 2 descents/climbs and a brief stop at the Portage Trail plaque for the rest of the 2-hour hike. Meet 9:45am at Cobbs Hill Reservoir, parking along Reservoir Rd (43.13958, -77.56959) next to Washington Grove before the Monroe County Radio Center Bldg for a 10:00am hike start. Please dress for the weather, bring some water to drink, and wear boots or trail shoes with good traction. Depending on winter trail conditions exospike or microspike traction devices may be needed. Hiking poles would be useful on the steeper trails. Contact Jim Bishop at adk.gvc.trpldr@gmail.com with any questions. Dogs are not allowed on this hike. Our hybrid hike consists of 2 hikes that allow us to drop off… Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Hiking. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: C. Leader: Jim Bishop. Contact Email: adk.gvc.trpldr@gmail.com. Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM. 43.13958, -77.56959.

GVC Executive Committee Meeting

Genesee Valley Chapter The Executive Committee of the Genesee Valley Chapter of ADK meets virtually via Zoom. All members of ADK are welcome. Contact Sarah Mastro for the login credentials:  expochair@adk-gvc.org. Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Meetings. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: N/R. Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.

Executive Committee Meeting

Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter The meeting will be a virtual meeting via Zoom. All chapter members are welcome at the meeting. Please email chapterchair@adk-gfs.org for the Zoom information if you would like to attend. The Zoom link will also be provided to the Executive Committee in the meeting agenda. Region: Central NY. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Other. Posted by: Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter. Trip rating: N/R. Leader: Kim Brown. Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. online.

Lake Minnewaska Loop & Awosting Falls

Albany Chapter This hike is about 4.8 miles with an elevation gain of about 543 feet.  This is a fairly easy hike with some hills.  We will start at Minnewaska State Park‘s visitors‘ center.   We will do the loop around Lake Minnewaska, a scenic lake with high cliffs.  Then we will hike down to Awosting Falls, a beautiful waterfall, and time permitting also do a short hike around Peterskill red loop.  Depending on trail conditions, snowshoes or microspikes may be needed.  I will check on that in advance.   Also bring a lunch, fluids, and dress appropriately with good hiking boots.  Contact me at my e-mail address if interested. - Brad. Region: Hudson Valley. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Hiking. Posted by: Albany Chapter. Trip rating: C+. Leader: Brad Schwebler. Contact Phone: 5182485522. Contact Email: feketitsch@yahoo.com. Thursday, January 8, 2026, 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM. Minnewaska State Park.

Cross Country Ski at Fern Park in Inlet

Cold River Chapter This Park has beautiful ski trails through the woods, and many are groomed. We will pick trails with the best conditions. Inlet often has early snow. Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 at Tops in North Creek or at 10 at the entrance to Fern Park in Inlet. At the information center turn left on South Shore Road, then left on Loomis Road. Region: Adirondacks. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Cross country skiing. Posted by: Cold River Chapter. Trip rating: B. Leader: Marti Townley. Contact Phone: 518-301-3712. Contact Email: mdksshea@aol.com. Thursday, January 8, 2026, 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM. Fern Park.

Spectacle Pond Snowshoe/microspikes, Pharaoh Wilderness

Cold River Chapter The trail follows a gentle incline on the way to the pond along Spectacle Brook which we will cross a few times. There is a campsite along the edge of the water, and from the pond there is a great view looking across the water towards the surrounding mountains. Since this is a short hike, we will have the option to also do Gull Pond trail one mile north along Adirondack Road, if the group is interested. This trail is only .5 miles into pond but has dramatic cliffs on the opposite side to the pond. Meeting Place/Time: 9:30am at trailhead. Take Alder Meadow Road, north of the town of Schroon, and go 3.1 miles. Continue following the road to the right and go for another 2.7 miles to trailhead on left. You will pass Gull Pond trailhead on your left but keep going for another mile south. Trailhead is at a big bend in the road. From Pottersville, Route 9, take Glendale Road past the launch and make a left turn on to Adirondack Road. At the settlement of Adirondack, turn on to Red Wing Road a. Region: Adirondacks. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Snowshoeing. Hiking. Posted by: Cold River Chapter. Trip rating: C. Leader: Ger Cox. Contact Phone: 646-476-184. Contact Email: ger526@msn.com. Thursday, January 8, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

Women’s Hike-Durand Eastman

Genesee Valley Chapter We will cross Lakeshore Boulevard in Irondequoit, the Seaway Trail and hike the Durand Lake Trail (Blue Trail) and cross to the Eastman Lake trail (yellow trail) through the woods. If we are lucky, the orange witch hazel will be in bloom. Its fragrance is wonderful; such a treat on a January day- a highlight of the hike. We will finish the hike along Eastman lake and then hike a short distance along Lake Ontario if time allows. Those interested could gather for lunch after the hike at the Parkside Diner 4353 Culver Rd. (near Sweet Fern Rd.) Please arrive at 9:45 for a 10:00 am start, bring poles, water and a snack. Dress in layers. Microspikes may be helpful if there is frozen ground  and ice. Please use the GPS coordinates and not the map on this page. The map shows Lake Erie in Ohio but, of course, we are hiking across Lakeshore Blvd on Lake Ontario. The coordinates will be correct when put into googlemaps. 43.23651880605936, -77.55759038288565 Plan to sign the liability release form which will be availabl… Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Hiking. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: C. Leader: Marcia Barrett. Contact Phone: 5857329254. Contact Email: jembsmom@gmail.com. Thursday, January 8, 2026, 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM. Park in Parking Lot D across from Log Cabin Road at Durand Eastman Park, Rochester, NY -Parking Lot D 43.23651880605936, -77.55759038288565.

Macomb, South Dix, Grace via West Mill Brook

Albany Chapter We start from the High Peaks rest area and follow a seldom used DEC trail along West Mill Brook. After about 1 1/2 miles the trail turns south and we continue west another 3 1/2 miles, bushwhacking to the Macomb summit.  We then follow the herd paths from Macomb to South Dix and Grace. From the col between Grace and South Dix, we drop down into the West Mill Brook drainage and regain our tracks from the morning.  Most of the day will be either bushwhacking or on herd paths. Approximatley 14 miles. Approximately 4000 feet elevation gain. Region: Adirondacks - High Peaks. Type: Chapter Outings. Trip rating: A+. Leader: Claudia Warren. Contact Phone: 518-764-2460. Contact Email: cldwr@hotmail.com. Saturday, January 10, 2026.

Santanonis

Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter The Santanonis in winter: No mud, but we'll hope for plenty of snow. We'll go up the Bradley Pond herd path to tag Panther, then head down to and back up from Couchsachraga. Next, we'll follow the ridge to Santanoni. If we find the Express trail, we'll take it down. If not, we will backtrack on the ridge to take the Bradley Pond herd path down. Expect a long day with a finish well after dark. And who knows, maybe we'll meet a pine martin or two. Meeting will be at the Northway Exit 18 park and ride at the north end of Media Drive. Please email to sign up. Leader: Wayne Richter   518-893-7895 wrichter@nycap.rr.com Colead: Aaren Harris   aarengrace@gmail.com. Region: Central NY. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Hiking. Posted by: Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter. Trip rating: A+. Leader: Wayne Richter. Contact Phone: 518-893-7895. Contact Email: wrichter@nycap.rr.com. Saturday, January 10, 2026, 5:00 AM. Santanonis.

Algonquin maybe Wright or vice versa depending on weather

Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter The hike is 8.5 miles and 3600 feet of elevation change. I'm limiting the group to eight and winter climbing experience is a must. You will need microspikes/snowshoes and possibly crampons for this climb. Meeting at Warren County Municipal Center at 6:00am for carpool or 7:30am at ADK HPIC. Please email me if you plan to attend. Region: Central NY. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Hiking. Posted by: Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter. Trip rating: A. Leader: Pete Fedorick. Contact Phone: 661-425-1044. Contact Email: pfedoric@gmail.com. Saturday, January 10, 2026, 7:30 AM. Algonquin maybe Wright or vice versa depending on weather.

Sunday Hike - - Oatka Creek Park Class C --

Genesee Valley Chapter Description: We will meet at 9:45A.M. and start hiking at 10:00 am and return around 12:00 pm. We will meet at the "FISHING ACCESS" parking lot on Union Street just 60 ft south of the railroad tracks (2nd driveway on the west side after the railroad track) (see picture). Follow the link above at "where:" if you are unfamiliar with this parking lot. A picture of the entrance is included, it is along side a house. We'll hike about 2 hours through the almost flat terrain of the Oatka Creek Park.  For further information, Contact Larry at ltelle.arkados@gmail.com Additional Information: The Hikes are offered as a benefit to current and potential new members of ADK. Our hikes our planned by our leaders to last two hours, but many times unexpected delays can occur, so If you are pressed for time, this hike may not be a good fit. .We're always looking for new places to go and additional leaders. Minors are welcome when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. If not, the responsible adult must have the signed re… Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Hiking. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: C. Leader: Larry Telle. Contact Phone: 15854512728. Contact Email: ltelle.arkados@gmail.com. Sunday, January 11, 2026, 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM. 43.011508, -77.791786.

Valentino Family Community Forest

Albany Chapter Winter hike/snowshoe to the Valentino Family Community Forest (VFCF) in Cropseyville, NY.  The Forest is one of the many properties managed by the Hudson Taconic Lands (formerly RPA), a land trust in Rensselaer County.  The property is a little over 400 acres and has 5.5 miles of marked trails.  How far we go depends on the winter weather; but we should be able to complete at least the 3.3 mile loop, elevation gain less than 600 ft.  If we are lucky enough to have significant snow, we will snowshoe. If snow is minimal, we will hike with microspikes only.  From the parking lot, the first part is mostly flat or gentle hills as the trail goes around a beaver pond and a wetland, with one slightly tricky stream crossing (hiking poles will help with this).  We then have a slight incline starting on the far side of the pond, followed by a more significant uphill of about 0.5 miles to “Sophie’s Knoll” and then a gentler downhill back to the parking area.  To register, send me an email.  I'll provide more information… Region: Capital District. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Snowshoeing. Hiking. Trip rating: C. Leader: Debbie Van Ryn. Contact Email: dmvanryn@gmail.com. Sunday, January 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

Tuesday Hike (Hybrid)-Buckland Park and The Brickyard Trail

Genesee Valley Chapter Tuesday Hikes are being cross-posted to the MeetUp Group "ADK Genesee Valley Chapter" Two-hour hybrid hike split between a 40-minute hike at a slower pace on The Brickyard Trail (flat and wide) in the Sandra Frankel Nature Park returning to the parking lot, then a 2nd hike at a faster pace in Buckland Park on grassy trails for the rest of the 2-hours. Meet at 9:45am in the Buckland Park parking lot (43.11375, -77.58539) on Buckland Park Rd off Westfall Rd, near the tennis courts for a 10:00am hike start. Please dress for the weather, bring some water to drink, and wear boots or trail shoes with good traction. Depending on winter trail conditions Exospike, Microspike or other traction devices may be needed. Contact Jim Bishop at adk.gvc.trpldr@gmail.com with any questions. Dogs are not allowed on this hike. https://www.brightonny.gov/261/Buckland-Park https://www.townofbrighton.org/827/Sandra-L-Frankel-Nature-Park Our hybrid hike consists of 2 hikes that allow us to drop off hikers who prefer a 40-minute to… Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Hiking. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: C-. Leader: Jim Bishop. Contact Email: adk.gvc.trpldr@gmail.com. Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM. 43.11375, -77.58539.

ADK General Membership Meeting

Niagara Frontier Chapter No General membership meeting during June, July and August. See website for program and education topic. Type: Chapter Outings. Posted by: Niagara Frontier Chapter. Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM. Amherst Community Church, 77 Washington Hwy, Buffalo, NY 14226, USA.

Chapter Meeting

Albany Chapter Dan Rain, Bethlehem recycling coordinator. Region: Capital District. Type: Meetings. Activity: Presentation. Social. Trip rating: N/R. Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. West Albany Fire House 113 Sand Creek Rd. Albany, NY 12205.

Meeting- ADK-GVC Chapter

Genesee Valley Chapter Join Us at our Chapter Meetings! The public is welcome. For more information on the specific meeting topic, please go to the following link: https://adk-gvc.org/our-chapter/monthly-program2-2/ Second Wednesday of the Month September – June 6:30 social. Join us! 7:30 pm GVC Chapter business 7:35 pm Presentation Free and Open to the Public. Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Meetings. Activity: Other. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: N/R. Leader: David Nichols. Contact Email: chair@adk-gvc.org. Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM. Genesee Valley Region.

Women's Hike-Seneca Trail Ganondagan

Genesee Valley Chapter We'll hike 2 hours on the Seneca Trail at Ganondagan State Historic Site, approx. 4 miles. Shoes with traction and poles may be helpful. Please dress for the weather in layers and have water and a snack for the trail. Meet at 9:45 AM for a 10 AM start. Please plan to sign the liability release form that will be offered in the parking lot.  42.970555678314, -77.41245017068721. Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Hiking. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: C. Leader: Vik Barnsbee. Contact Phone: 5857388386. Contact Email: vlb7075@gmail.com. Thursday, January 15, 2026, 8:45 AM – 11:00 AM. Meet at the Seneca Trail parking lot across from Silverton Glenn Subdivision in Victor. 42.970555678314, -77.41245017068721.

Crown Point State Historic Site Snowshoe

Cold River Chapter This is a snowshoe hike going through the fields and forests surrounding the ruins of Fort St. Frederic and the British Fort at Crown Point. It is anticipated we will travel 4 miles. It is relatively level with some modest hills. I work at the site and will be able to explain what we are seeing as we snowshoe across the site. The almost 400 acres was a military post over 49 years used by three countries. The ruins of the two forts are preserved. In the event that there isn’t enough snow we will simply walk the site. I have two extra pair of snowshoes I can loan out (first come, first served), if needed. Meeting Time/Place: 10:00 AM meet at the Museum Parking Lot of the Crown Point State Historic Site, 21 Grandview Dr. Crown Point, NY. Take the Northway to Exit 28 and head EAST on Route 74 (17.2 miles) to Route 9N. Turn left and take Route 9N North (11.4 miles) to NYS Route 185. Take Route 185 East (3.5 miles) to the Historic Site entrance on the Left. Follow the signs for the Bridge to Vermont. Drive past t… Region: Adirondacks. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Snowshoeing. Posted by: Cold River Chapter. Trip rating: C. Leader: Tom Meyering. Contact Phone: 845-235-7699. Contact Email: Remy12603@gmail.com. Thursday, January 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Crown Point State Historic Site Snowshoe, Crown Point, NY.

Polaris Bridge X-Country Ski

Cold River Chapter Description: The trail begins off the Goodnow Flow Road. It is an old road with rolling hills and one longer hill before the bridge. We will ski to the bridge, find a sheltered spot for lunch, and depending on the group, ski along the river or turn back. Meeting Time/Place: 9:15 AM at the Black Bear in Pottersville or 10:00 at the Overlook rest area in Newcomb. Region: Adirondacks. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Cross country skiing. Posted by: Cold River Chapter. Trip rating: B. Leader: Gail Gabriels. Contact Phone: 518-644-3034. Contact Email: gailgabriels@gmail.com. Thursday, January 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Polaris Bridge.

Southern Adirondacks / Lake George

Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter What's Up Saturday? Geared for those new to hiking and those coming back to the outdoors! Pace will be slow to moderate with distance between 4-8 miles. Hikes will be primarily in the Lake George/ Southern Adirondack Region. Let me know if you want to be on my email list and I'll share what we are doing and where to meet. (I have extra traction spikes and snowshoes if you do not have any.). Region: Central NY. Type: Chapter Outings. Posted by: Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter. Trip rating: B. Leader: Kim Brown. Contact Phone: 908-305-8357. Contact Email: kim137@me.com. Saturday, January 17, 2026. Southern Adirondacks / Lake George.

Winter Street and Nye

Albany Chapter We will start from ADK Loj meeting at the HPIC and go in via Heart lake and some old ski trails before climbing the herd paths to the 2 peaks.  Hopefully the Indian Brook will be frozen over enough to cross.  In the event we cannot cross the brook, we will do an alternative hike out of Loj.  There is nothing horribly technical on this route, with the first and last 2 miles being relatively flat, and the climb itself is not horribly steep.  Microspikes and snowshoes will be required for this hike.  In the end, it will be 8.3 miles and 2700 feet of elevation.  Bad weather date will be the 18th. Region: Adirondacks - High Peaks. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Hiking. Snowshoeing. Posted by: Albany Chapter. Trip rating: A-. Leader: Robert Lewis. Contact Phone: 5187272424. Contact Email: adkrobb@ghosti.net. Saturday, January 17, 2026, 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM. ADK Loj.

Gothics and Armstrong

Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter We'll take Lake Road from AMR and head up the Beaver Meadow Trail to Gothics, and then return to the Armstrong intersection for the short climb to Armstrong, and then back again on the Beaver Meadow Trail to Lake Road and out. About 13 miles with an elevation gain of 4,100 feet. Meet-up at Schroon Lake Tops parking lot at 6:30 am, or at AMR parking lot at 7:00 am. Region: Central NY. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Hiking. Posted by: Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter. Trip rating: A+. Leader: Jeff Mans. Contact Phone: 518-265-4135. Contact Email: adkhighlander@aol.com. Saturday, January 17, 2026, 6:30 AM. Gothics and Armstrong.

Mount Adams Fire Tower

Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter Join me for a short and steep hike up Mt. Adams. Approximately 5 miles round trip with 1800 feet of elevation gain with a very steep grade near the summit - you will think you just climbed a high peak. Space is limited, winter gear required. Please email for more information. Leader: Jen Ferriss   000-000-0000 ferrissj@gmail.com Colead: Aaren Harris. Region: Central NY. Type: Chapter Outings. Posted by: Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter. Trip rating: A-. Leader: Jen Ferriss. Contact Email: ferrissj@gmail.com. Saturday, January 17, 2026, 6:30 AM. Mount Adams Fire Tower.

Ski to Great Santanoni Lodge

Albany Chapter We will ski on the access road from the gate house to the camp.  Road climbs gently over the rise of the land and then descends to the lake and camp.  It passes the old farm and offers nice views of surrounding mountains.  This will be an open house weekend so buildings will be open for tours.  There will be free coffee and hot chocolate available and a warm place to eat lunch. This is technically an easy trip, but it is a 10 mile round trip length. We will carpool from Malta Park& ride on Northway exit 12. Region: Adirondacks. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Cross country skiing. Posted by: Albany Chapter. Trip rating: C+. Leader: Mike Brun. Contact Phone: (518)487 8054. Contact Email: brunmcts@verizon.net. Saturday, January 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Trailhead is in Newcomb NY, 5 miles to the great camp Santanoni.

ADK Conservation Meeting

Niagara Frontier Chapter Call Lynn Kenney to verify location of Conservation Meeting 716-825-7329. Type: Chapter Outings. Posted by: Niagara Frontier Chapter. Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Julia Boyer Reinstein Library, 1030 Losson Rd, Buffalo, NY 14227, USA.

Crandall Public Library 251 Glen Street New York 12801

Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter New Three Great Cruises: Antarctica, the Baltic and the Pacific Northwest.Presentation by chapter member John Schneider: In 2023, I went on three cruises. Each one was totally different from the others. My first one was my third trip to my favorite place in the natural world - Antarctica's South Georgia Island. The island has some of the world's largest king penguin colonies. Three landings stand out: estimates of 23,000, 75,000 and 125,000 penguins in one location. We went ashore at least twice each day and viewed penguins, fur seals and elephant seals, as well as many seabirds. This trip was not complete until we drank a toast at the grave of Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton. My second cruise was on the Baltic Sea where we visited areas of Denmark, Poland, Latvia, Estonia, Finland and Sweden. We explored parts of Europe I had not visited before. Unfortunately, illness required us to cut this trip short, but fortunately, this occurred toward the end of the cruise. We ended our cruise year with a rive… Region: Central NY. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Presentation. Posted by: Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter. Trip rating: N/R. Leader: Anne Paolano. Contact Phone: 518-744-6359. Contact Email: Programs@adk-gfs.org. Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 7:00 PM. Crandall Public Library 251 Glen Street New York 12801.

Women's Hike-Webster Park

Genesee Valley Chapter We will hike Webster Park for a 2 hour, approx. 4 mile hike. Please dress for the weather. Poles and traction devices may be helpful. Bring water and a snack, if desired. Park at the parking lot on the southwest corner of Holt and Lake Road. 43.26024186305068, -77.44703026581858. Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Hiking. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: C. Leader: Jill B Nichols. Contact Phone: 5857388386. Contact Email: jillbnichols@gmail.com. Thursday, January 22, 2026, 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM. 43.26024186305068, -77.44703026581858.

Lost Pond Snowshoe

Cold River Chapter This is an undulating trail through woodlands with a little elevation gain to Lost Pond. We will snowshoe to the pond and along its SW shore stopping along the way for snack/lunch. We will return by the same trail. Meeting Time/Place: 10:00 a.m. at the trailhead. The trailhead is located outside the Putnam Pond Campground on Putts Pond Road, about 3.3 miles south of Route 74. Parking is on the left side of the road. Region: Adirondacks. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Snowshoeing. Posted by: Cold River Chapter. Trip rating: C. Leader: Tracey Donaldson. Contact Phone: 845-464-5177. Contact Email: traceydonaldson0710@gmail.com. Thursday, January 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Pharaoh Lake Wilderness.

Winter Allen

Albany Chapter This is one of the most remote peaks of the 46, and a very long day.  We will meet at the East River trailhead and go in via the East River trail until we hit the Allen herd path.  Hopefully the Opalescent River will be frozen over enough to cross.  In the event we cannot cross the brook, we will do an alternative hike in the area.  With the exception of the central 2 miles, this hike is relatively easy with out any significant elevations for the first/last 8 miles.  The mile ascent/descent up the Allen Brook/slide to the peak is significantly steep, but will provide amazing views and butt slides coming down.  Microspikes and snowshoes will be required for this hike.  In the end, it will be 18 miles and 3600 feet of elevation.  Bad weather date will be the 25th. Region: Adirondacks - High Peaks. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Hiking. Snowshoeing. Posted by: Albany Chapter. Trip rating: A+. Leader: Robert Lewis. Contact Phone: 5187272424. Contact Email: adkrobb@ghosti.net. Saturday, January 24, 2026, 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM. East River Trailhead.

Cascade/Porter from Marcy Field

Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter he hike is 9.7 miles and 4000 feet of elevation change. Kind of a different route up these rather popular peaks. Limiting group to eight. Meeting at Warren County Municipal Center at 6:00am for carpool or 7:15ish at the trail head. Please email me if you plan to attend. Region: Central NY. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Hiking. Posted by: Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter. Trip rating: A+. Leader: Pete Fedorick. Contact Phone: 661-425-1044. Contact Email: pfedoric@gmail.com. Saturday, January 24, 2026, 7:15 AM. Cascade/Porter from Marcy Field.

Hurricane Mountain

Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter Hurricane is a fire tower hike with a beautiful panoramic view on a 3,678-foot bare rock summit. On a clear day you can see the High Peaks and Green Mountains. We will be taking the southern approach from the trailhead in Keene. Meetup for carpool will be at Warren County Municipal Center at 6:45am, departing at 7am OR meet at the trailhead at 8:15am. Please contact hike leader to sign-up. Mileage: 6.2 miles round-trip. Elevation Gain: 2,014 feet. Southern trailhead: Route 9N, Keene, NY (take right on 9N from Route 73 and drive 3.5 miles). Important: Microspikes and snowshoes will be required for this hike. Please read - Winter Hiking Gear List from ADK Mountain Club: https://adk.org/winter-day-hiking-gear-list/. Region: Central NY. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Hiking. Posted by: Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter. Trip rating: A-. Leader: Anna Gomez Domenech. Contact Phone: 518-683-0862. Contact Email: Agomezdomenech@gmail.com. Saturday, January 24, 2026, 8:15 AM. Hurricane Mountain.

Women's Hike-Mendon Park Loop

Genesee Valley Chapter We will hike Mendon Ponds Park making a loop to connect different trails for a 2 hour, approx. 4 mile hike. Please dress for the weather. Poles and traction devices may be helpful. Bring water and a snack, if desired. Meet at the Canfield Woods/Beach Parking Lot off Douglas Rd. 43.028757, -77.558228. Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Hiking. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: C. Leader: Jill B Nichols. Contact Phone: 5857388386. Contact Email: jillbnichols@gmail.com. Thursday, January 29, 2026, 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM. Meet at the Canfield Woods/Beach parking lot. 43.028757, -77.558228.

Snowshoe Cunningham Trails

Cold River Chapter The Cunningham Trails were added to the Chester Challenge a couple of years ago, and the network continues to expand. We will snowshoe or hike 3 - 5 miles, depending on trail conditions. There are many possible routes, but at least one loop will be included. There will be one modest hill near the start, but otherwise there will not be much elevation change. Meeting Time/Place: 10:00 AM at the Town of Chester Dog Park lot or across Little Tannery Rd from the park. Directions: Little Tannery Rd is a loop road off of US Rt 9 at the south end of town. Region: Adirondacks. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Snowshoeing. Posted by: Cold River Chapter. Trip rating: C. Leader: Meredith Todd. Contact Phone: 518-494-8088. Contact Email: meredith36ny@yahoo.com. Thursday, January 29, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Cunningham Trails, Chestertown.

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter Save the date - come to 1 or all 4 shows! This year we added a 4th show since the tickets sell out so quickly. But they will still go fast, so get your tickets in mid-December before they sell out! Different films each showing. See film line-ups on our site when they become available in mid-December. Doors open an hour before the show, get there 1/2 hour before for an early bird door prize. Email or call Mo for more information. **Note: There's a local hockey game at 7- so get there early to find parking! Come to GF for dinner or drinks and stay for the show!**. Region: Central NY. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Social. Posted by: Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter. Trip rating: N/R. Leader: Mo Coutant. Contact Phone: 518-708-0096. Contact Email: banff@adk-gfs.org. Friday, January 30, 2026, 7:00 PM.

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter Save the date - come to 1 or all 4 shows! This year we added a 4th show since the tickets sell out so quickly. They'll still go quickly especially for this show, so get your tickets in mid-December while you can! Different films each showing. See film line-ups on our site when they become available in mid-December. Doors open an hour before the show, get there 1/2 hour before for an early bird door prize. Email or call Mo for more information. Save the date - come to 1 or all 4 shows! This year we added a 4th show since the tickets sell out so quickly. But they will still go fast, so get your tickets in mid-December before they sell out! Different films each showing. See film line-ups on our site when they become available in mid-December. Doors open an hour before the show, get there 1/2 hour before for an early bird door prize. Email or call Mo for more information. **Note: There's a local hockey game at 7- so get there early to find parking! Come to GF for dinner or drinks and stay for the show!**. Region: Central NY. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Social. Posted by: Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter. Trip rating: N/R. Leader: Mo Coutant. Contact Phone: 518-708-0096. Contact Email: banff@adk-gfs.org. Saturday, January 31, 2026, 7:00 PM.

GVC Executive Committee Meeting

Genesee Valley Chapter The Executive Committee of the Genesee Valley Chapter of ADK meets virtually via Zoom. All members of ADK are welcome. Contact Sarah Mastro for the login credentials:  expochair@adk-gvc.org. Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Meetings. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: N/R. Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.

Women's Hike-Lucien Morin Park

Genesee Valley Chapter We will hike the hilly trails of Lucien Morin for a 2 hour, approx. 4 mile hike. Please dress for the weather. Poles and traction devices may be helpful. Bring water and a snack, if desired. Meet in the parking lot at 1135 Empire Blvd, Rochester, NY 14609 Plan to sign the liability waiver in the parking lot. Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Hiking. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: C. Leader: Esther Tanzman. Contact Phone: 5853159096. Contact Email: jillbnichols@gmail.com. Thursday, February 5, 2026, 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM. Meet in the parking lot at 1135 Empire Blvd, Rochester, NY 14609.

Haystack, Basin, Saddleback

Albany Chapter Each of these mountains offers its own beauty and its own challenges.  We will start at the Garden trailhead and hike Haystack first, then on to Basin and finish with Saddleback. Ice axe and crampons  are recommended. Approximately 18.5 miles. Approximately 5,000 feet elevation gain. Region: Adirondacks - High Peaks. Type: Chapter Outings. Trip rating: A+. Leader: Claudia Warren. Contact Phone: 518-764-2460. Contact Email: cldwr@hotmail.com. Saturday, February 7, 2026.

Winter Marshall

Albany Chapter Marshall is the 4th of the MacIntyre range, and is easiest to get from Upper Works.  We will hike in via the Calamity trail and head up the Herbert Brook herd path.  The first and last 5.4 miles are relatively easy to hike.  The last mile up the herd path is really the only steep section.  If the group desires, we can extend the hike another mile or so and come down the Cold Brook pass to see the plane wreck.   Microspikes and snowshoes will be required for this hike.  In the end, it will be 14 miles and 2900 feet of elevation.  Bad weather date will be the 8th. Region: Adirondacks - High Peaks. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Hiking. Snowshoeing. Posted by: Albany Chapter. Trip rating: A+. Leader: Robert Lewis. Contact Phone: 5187272424. Contact Email: adkrobb@ghosti.net. Saturday, February 7, 2026, 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM. Upper Works Trailhead.

ADK General Membership Meeting

Niagara Frontier Chapter No General membership meeting during June, July and August. See website for program and education topic. Type: Chapter Outings. Posted by: Niagara Frontier Chapter. Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM. Amherst Community Church, 77 Washington Hwy, Buffalo, NY 14226, USA.

Chapter Meeting

Albany Chapter Dan Yacobellis on Animal Tracks and Signs Special Guest: Cortney Koenig Worrall, Executive Director of ADK. Region: Capital District. Type: Meetings. Activity: Presentation. Social. Trip rating: N/R. Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. West Albany Fire House 113 Sand Creek Rd. Albany, NY 12205.

Meeting- ADK-GVC Chapter

Genesee Valley Chapter Join Us at our Chapter Meetings! The public is welcome. For more information on the specific meeting topic, please go to the following link: https://adk-gvc.org/our-chapter/monthly-program2-2/ Second Wednesday of the Month September – June 6:30 social. Join us! 7:30 pm GVC Chapter business 7:35 pm Presentation Free and Open to the Public. Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Meetings. Activity: Other. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: N/R. Leader: David Nichols. Contact Email: chair@adk-gvc.org. Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM. Genesee Valley Region.

Women's Hike-Boughton Park

Genesee Valley Chapter We will hike the beautiful trails of Boughton Park for a 2 hour, approx. 4 mile hike. Please dress for the weather. Poles and traction devices may be helpful. Bring water and a snack, if desired. Meet in the parking lot at Fort Hill Parking Lot on Boughton Hill Rd. at 9:30 AM and we will ride share to the Stirnie Rd. entrance to Boughton. This is an earlier start time and the return to the Fort Hill parking lot will be approx. 12:15. Plan to sign the liability waiver in the parking lot. Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Hiking. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: C. Leader: Vik Barnsbee. Contact Phone: 5857388386. Contact Email: jillbnichols@gmail.com. Thursday, February 12, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:15 PM. Meet at the Fort Hill Parking Lot on Boughton Hill Rd. at 9:30 AM.

Winter Saddleback

Albany Chapter Saddleback is located in the middle of the Great range and offers some spectacular views of the park.  We will come in from the Gardens and go up via Ore Bed, avoiding the cliffs.  The first and last 5 miles are relatively flat and easy.  The climb up the Ore Bed slide and the last climb up Saddleback are steep.  Microspikes and snowshoes will be required for this hike.  In the end, it will be 12.5 miles and 3200 feet of elevation.  Bad weather date will be the 15th. Region: Adirondacks - High Peaks. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Hiking. Snowshoeing. Posted by: Albany Chapter. Trip rating: A+. Leader: Robert Lewis. Contact Phone: 5187272424. Contact Email: adkrobb@ghosti.net. Saturday, February 14, 2026, 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM. Gardens.

ADK Conservation Meeting

Niagara Frontier Chapter Call Lynn Kenney to verify location of Conservation Meeting 716-825-7329. Type: Chapter Outings. Posted by: Niagara Frontier Chapter. Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Julia Boyer Reinstein Library, 1030 Losson Rd, Buffalo, NY 14227, USA.

Women's Hike-Highland Park

Genesee Valley Chapter We will hike hills and trails of Highland Park for a 2 hour, approx. 4 mile hike. We'll be checking out the witch hazel plants in bloom in the park in various places. Please dress for the weather. Poles and traction devices may be helpful. Bring water and a snack, if desired. Park along Reservoir Dr. near Lamberton Conservatory. 43.131927087042676, -77.60821752966204, Plan to sign the liability waiver in the parking lot. Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Hiking. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: C. Leader: Jill Nichols. Contact Phone: 5857388386. Contact Email: jillbnichols@gmail.com. Thursday, February 19, 2026, 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM. Park along Reservoir Dr. near Lamberton Conservatory. 43.131927087042676, -77.60821752966204.

Women's Hike-Seneca Park

Genesee Valley Chapter We will hike for a 2 hour, approx. 4 mile hike around the base of Seneca Park and then take the trail north along the Genesee River. Please dress for the weather. Poles and traction devices may be helpful. Bring water and a snack, if desired.  43.212992297300275, -77.61869970196445 Plan to sign the liability waiver in the parking lot. Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Hiking. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: C. Leader: Jill Nichols. Contact Phone: 5857388386. Contact Email: jillbnichols@gmail.com. Thursday, February 26, 2026, 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM. Meet at the Wegmans Lodge Parking lot at the base of Seneca Park.43.212992297300275, -77.61869970196445.

GVC Executive Committee Meeting

Genesee Valley Chapter The Executive Committee of the Genesee Valley Chapter of ADK meets virtually via Zoom. All members of ADK are welcome. Contact Sarah Mastro for the login credentials:  expochair@adk-gvc.org. Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Meetings. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: N/R. Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.

Panther, Couchsachraga, Santanoni

Albany Chapter These three peaks are remote and can be challenging, but each has its own beauty and reward.  From the Santanoni trailhead we hike in toward the Bradley Pond leanto. We leave the marked trail there and proceed along herd paths to the three peaks. We will climb Panther first, then Couchsachraga and lastly Santanoni.  From Santanoni we will take the “Express Trail” to reconnect with the marked trail.  Approximately 15.5 miles, Approximately 5,500 feet elevation gain. Region: Adirondacks - High Peaks. Type: Chapter Outings. Trip rating: A+. Leader: Claudia Warren. Contact Phone: 518-764-2460. Contact Email: cldwr@hotmail.com. Saturday, March 7, 2026.

ADK General Membership Meeting

Niagara Frontier Chapter No General membership meeting during June, July and August. See website for program and education topic. Type: Chapter Outings. Posted by: Niagara Frontier Chapter. Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM. Amherst Community Church, 77 Washington Hwy, Buffalo, NY 14226, USA.

Chapter Meeting

Albany Chapter Anita Sanchez who writes nature books, often for children. Region: Capital District. Type: Meetings. Activity: Presentation. Social. Trip rating: N/R. Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. West Albany Fire House 113 Sand Creek Rd. Albany, NY 12205.

Meeting- ADK-GVC Chapter

Genesee Valley Chapter Join Us at our Chapter Meetings! The public is welcome. For more information on the specific meeting topic, please go to the following link: https://adk-gvc.org/our-chapter/monthly-program2-2/ Second Wednesday of the Month September – June 6:30 social. Join us! 7:30 pm GVC Chapter business 7:35 pm Presentation Free and Open to the Public. Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Meetings. Activity: Other. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: N/R. Leader: David Nichols. Contact Email: chair@adk-gvc.org. Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM. Genesee Valley Region.

ADK Conservation Meeting

Niagara Frontier Chapter Call Lynn Kenney to verify location of Conservation Meeting 716-825-7329. Type: Chapter Outings. Posted by: Niagara Frontier Chapter. Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Julia Boyer Reinstein Library, 1030 Losson Rd, Buffalo, NY 14227, USA.

Finger Lakes Trail Maintenance Day

Genesee Valley Chapter Group work day for the 10 miles of the Finger Lakes Trail maintained by GVC.  Carpooling from Lowes Marketplace/Henrietta is encouraged.  Spring clean-up involves removal of branches and limbs that have fallen on the trail over winter, trail repair from spring runoff if needed and cleaning of drainage channels.  Typical work day ends early to midafternoon.  Optional group stop for all you can eat buckwheat pancakes with maple syrup at Cartwright Maple Tree Inn on the way home.  Come and enjoy the spring wildflowers. Region: Finger Lakes Region. Type: Volunteer Opportunities. Activity: Hiking. Trail work. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: N/R. Leader: Bruce Thayer. Contact Phone: 5857438470. Contact Email: brucethayer@rochester.rr.com. Saturday, March 28, 2026. Finger Lakes Trail north of Hornell Carpool from Lowes Marketplace/Henrietta - 7:45am Meet at Kanakadea Park - 9:00am.

GVC Executive Committee Meeting

Genesee Valley Chapter The Executive Committee of the Genesee Valley Chapter of ADK meets virtually via Zoom. All members of ADK are welcome. Contact Sarah Mastro for the login credentials:  expochair@adk-gvc.org. Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Meetings. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: N/R. Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.