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GVC Executive Committee Meeting

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. Event Type: Meetings. Hosted By: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: N/R. Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.

Women's Hike-Crescent Trail, Lyndon Road Trailhead Fairport

We'll hike the Crescent Trail in Fairport starting at the Lyndon Road trail head to White Brook Nature Center and back. This is a mostly flat trail. We'll hike the yellow trail to the orange trail and follow that back to the car. We'll plan to hike 2 hours, just a little over 4 miles. Microspikes or snowshoes and poles will be helpful even though it is fairly flat since conditions could be snowy or icy. Dress for the weather and bring water and a snack. Plan to sign the liability waiver in the parking lot. 43.08539360900105, -77.40208687292491. Region: Genesee Valley Region. Event Type: Chapter Outings. Activity Category: Hiking. Hosted By: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: C. Leader: Jill Nichols. Leader Phone #: 5857388386. Leader Email: jillbnichols@gmail.com. Thursday, March 5, 2026, 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM. Meet at the Lyndon Road Trailhead off of Lyndon Road in Fairport. The trailhead comes up on Google maps. You will turn right into the parking area just before you reach the canal. 43.08539360900105, -77.40208687292491.

Saturday HIKE – Auburn Trail & Fishers Park

We'll meet at 8:45 a.m. and start hiking at 9:00 from the Fishers Fire District Building. Most of the trail is former RR bed but we'll end by touring Fishers Park and continue our quest to hike parallel to Irondequoit Creek. Bring a snack and water. This will be a 7 mile Class C+ hike. Poles and traction devices may be useful. Thanks! Contact John at jmahiker101@gmail.com for additional information. Dogs are not allowed on this hike. Further information: The Sunday Hikes are offered as a benefit to current and potential new members of ADK. All our hikes have a steady pace, so are not "nature strolls" but they are also not "endurance tests" although we do at times hike at a brisk pace. Bring plenty to drink. Equally important, is the proper footwear, gear and clothing for changing conditions. This hike is planned to last about 3 - 3.5 hours, but many times unexpected delays can occur, so If you are pressed for time, this hike may not be a good fit. Minors are welcome when accompanied by a parent or lega… Hosted By: Genesee Valley Chapter. Region: Genesee Valley Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: C+. Leader: John Andersson. Leader Email: jmahiker101@gmail.com. Leader Phone #: 6072296100. Mileage: 7 miles round-trip. Elevation Gain: 240 feet. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Call 911. Saturday, March 7, 2026, 8:45 AM – 12:30 PM. Meet at the rear of the Fishers Fire District Building, 7853 Main St, Fishers, Victor, NY. Park behind the building.

Meeting- ADK-GVC 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. Event Type: Meetings. Activity Category: Chapter Meeting. Hosted By: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: N/R. Leader: David Nichols. Leader Email: chair@adk-gvc.org. Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM. Genesee Valley Region.

Women's Hike-Turning Point Park

Karin Topfer will lead us as we hike the winter landscape of Turning Point Park for a 2 hour, approx 4 mile hike. This is a flat hike. Dress for the weather and consider some traction device due to the weather and snowy conditions. Please bring a drink and a snack if desired. Plan to sign a liability waiver in the parking lot. We'll meet in the parking lot closest to the hand carried boats boat launch. Turn on Petten Street from Lake Avenue and drive down to the river, GPS coordinates (43.2466068, -77.6133418), it’s labeled as River Street Marine on Google Maps. Region: Genesee Valley Region. Event Type: Chapter Outings. Activity Category: Hiking. Hosted By: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: C. Leader: Karin Topfer. Leader Phone #: 5857388386. Leader Email: jillbnichols@gmail.com. Thursday, March 12, 2026, 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM. Meet at the hand carried boats boat launch. Turn on Petten Street from Lake Avenue and drive down to the river, GPS coordinates (43.2466068, -77.6133418), it’s labeled as River Street Marine on Google Maps.

Women's Hike-Hojack Trail, Webster

We'll hike for 2 hours, approx 4 miles on the Hojack Trail north and south and the John Unger Trail. 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, snowshoes or other traction devices may be needed. Meet at 9:45am in the Vosburg Hollow Nature Preserve parking lot (43.24267, -77.49697; 595 Vosburg Rd, Webster, NY 14580) behind the brick pump building on Vosburg Rd for a 10:00am hike start. From 104, take Bay Rd north all the way to the T-intersection at Lake Rd. then turn right onto Lake Rd. Vosburg Rd is the first right (1000') where Lake Rd begins to curve left. Drive 0.7 miles east to where the road curves to the right and drops into the ravine. Slow down since it's a blind curve and the entrance is about 100' down the hill. Vosburg Hollow is on the right with a blue sign facing the road. Turn into the parking lot drive just before the yellow fire hydrant. Plan to sign the liability waive… Region: Genesee Valley Region. Event Type: Chapter Outings. Activity Category: Hiking. Hosted By: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: C. Leader: Jill Nichols. Leader Phone #: 5857388386. Leader Email: jillbnichols@gmail.com. Thursday, March 19, 2026, 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM. Meet in the Vosburg Hollow Nature Preserve parking lot, 595 Vosburg Rd, Webster, NY 14580 43.24267, -77.49697.

Women's Hike-Mendon Ponds- Vernal Ponds

Laurel Newman will lead us on the trails at Mendon Ponds around the Vernal Ponds (a temporary, shallow wetland that fills with water during rain-heavy seasons—typically winter and spring—and dries out completely by late summer or fall). Plan to hike for 2 hours, approx. 4 miles. Snowshoes, microspikes and poles may be useful in the snowy conditions. Please dress for the weather and bring a drink, snack if desired. , Please meet at the Mendon Ponds East Parking lot near the pickleball courts at 9:45 AM for a 10 AM start. 43.02890798551271, -77.55838810568338, Plan to sign the liability waiver in the parking lot. . Region: Genesee Valley Region. Event Type: Chapter Outings. Activity Category: Hiking. Hosted By: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: C. Leader: Laurel Newman. Leader Phone #: 5857388386. Leader Email: jillbnichols@gmail.com. Thursday, March 26, 2026, 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM. Meet at the Mendon Ponds East parking lot near the pickleball courts. 43.02890798551271, -77.55838810568338.

Finger Lakes Trail Maintenance Day

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. Event Type: Volunteer Opportunities. Activity Category: Hiking. Trail Work/Conservation. Hosted By: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: N/R. Leader: Bruce Thayer. Leader Phone #: 5857438470. Leader 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

Meeting- ADK-GVC 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. Event Type: Meetings. Activity Category: Chapter Meeting. Hosted By: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: N/R. Leader: David Nichols. Leader Email: chair@adk-gvc.org. Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM. Genesee Valley Region.

GVC Executive Committee Meeting

Meeting- ADK-GVC 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. Event Type: Meetings. Activity Category: Chapter Meeting. Hosted By: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: N/R. Leader: David Nichols. Leader Email: chair@adk-gvc.org. Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM. Genesee Valley Region.