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Women's Hike- Mount Hope Cemetery and Highland Park
Karin Toepfer will lead us as we hike the hilly trails at Mount Hope Cemetery and Highland Park for 2 hours, approx. 4 miles. We will do a hilly loop around Mt. Hope Cemetery first to see the daffodils and then continue to Highland Park to visit the Poet’s Garden, the magnolias, lilacs, rhododendrons, the reservoir, the pinetum, the sledding hill and the sunken garden for another loop. Hopefully some of the trees will be blooming with spring blossoms. Dress for the weather and bring water and a snack.
Park on Robinson Dr. towards Mt. Hope Cemetery end. We'll meet at 9:45 AM for a 10:00 start.
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Plan to sign the liability waiver at the parking lot.
New to ADK? Come join us for a couple of outings, and if you like what you see, become a member to support responsible outdoor recreation and enjoy all the benefits of membership! Here's the link to apply for membership: members.adk.org…
Hosted By: Genesee Valley Chapter. Region: Genesee Valley Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: C. Leader: Karin Toepfer. Leader Email: ktopfer@gmail.com. Leader Phone #: 5857388386. Mileage: 4 miles. Elevation Gain: N/A. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Strong Memorial Hospital
601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642
(585) 275-2100.
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM.
Park on Robinson Dr. near Mt. Hope Ave.
43.13459823794346, -77.61338512019019.
Women's Clean Up Day at Canal Oxbow in Fairport and Hike-in Hart's Woods
We will meet in Fairport on Erie Crescent at the access to Oxbow Road at 9:30 AM. We will plan to finish our work and hike by 12:30 PM so it is a 3 hour event. We will spend an hour or so picking up trash in the Oxbow area of the Erie Canal. We hope to register this as an Erie Canal Clean up event. Please bring a trash bag and protective gloves for picking up trash. Dress for the weather and bring water and a snack. Shoes with good traction may be helpful. This will be a flat area that we are cleaning up. After an hour or so we will park our trash bags and hike into Hart's woods, a lovely area of local trails for an hour to get a little exercise. Upon return we will pick up our trash and take it home with us to deposit in our own trash pick up.
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Plan to sign the liability waiver before we start..
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New to ADK? Come join us for a couple of outings, and if you like what you see, become a member to support responsible outdoor recreation and enjoy all the benefits of membership! Here's the link to apply…
Hosted By: Genesee Valley Chapter. Region: Genesee Valley Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trail Work/Conservation. Trip rating: C. Leader: Jill Nichols. Leader Email: jillbnichols@gmail.com. Leader Phone #: 5857388386. Mileage: 3-4 miles? Elevation Gain: N/A. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Strong Memorial Hospital
601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642
(585) 275-2100.
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Park on Erie Crescent Road where it meets Oxbow Road. This is a residential street so please be considerate of the residents.
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Sunday Hike - Letchworth State Park
Join us for a 10-11 mile or so one-way hike along the Letchworth Branch Trail of the Finger Lakes Trail system, ending at the Park's Visitor Center. We'll leave a car there, then drive south to another parking area to start our hike. The trail is a rough dirt path with lots of small up and downs, for a B rating. Meet at 8:45 a.m. at Frontier Commons near the intersection of 390 and Jefferson Road and leave for Letchworth via carpool at 9:00. We won't be back until late afternoon, so if you are pressed for time, this isn't a good match. Bring a lunch for the trail. Also, bring cash for the carpool drivers. The carpool cost will be $24/car divided by the number of riders. (e.g. 2 cars/8 riders=48/8=$6.) Call the leader with questions. Please sign up for his hike with the leader via email or phone, even if you are not carpooling but meeting us at the Visitor Center.
Additional Information: The Sunday Hikes are offered as a benefit to current and potential new members of ADK. All our hikes have a steady pace,…
Hosted By: Genesee Valley Chapter. Region: Genesee Valley Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: B. Leader: John Andersson. Leader Email: jmahiker101@gmail.com. Leader Phone #: 6072296100. Mileage: 10. Elevation Gain: ~600. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: call 911.
Sunday, April 26, 2026, 8:45 AM – 4:45 PM.
Contact the hike leader to sign up for this hike. Meet at 8:45 a.m. at Frontier Commons near the intersection of 390 and Jefferson Road to leave for Letchworth via carpool at 9:00. Bring cash to share costs with the drivers. Location 43.0851, -77.6024.
Women's Hike- Cobbs Hill and Washington Grove
Gail Weiser will lead us as we hike the hilly trails at Cobbs Hill and Washington Grove for 2 hours, approx. 4 miles. Dress for the weather and bring water and a snack. Poles and shoes with good traction may be helpful.
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Park at Lake Riley parking lot at 9:45 for a 10 am start, hiking poles recommended for steep areas.
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Plan to sign the liability waiver at the parking lot.
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New to ADK? Come join us for a couple of outings, and if you like what you see, become a member to support responsible outdoor recreation and enjoy all the benefits of membership! Here's the link to apply for membership: members.adk.org…
Hosted By: Genesee Valley Chapter. Region: Genesee Valley Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: C. Leader: Gail Weiser. Leader Email: gsweiser@gmail.com. Leader Phone #: 5857388386. Mileage: 4 miles. Elevation Gain: N/A. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Strong Memorial Hospital
601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642
(585) 275-2100.
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM.
Park at Lake Riley parking lot off of Culver Road at Cobbs Hill.
43.14135471223949, -77.57434269035535.
Paddle - West River
We will carry our boats a short distance down the old railroad bed and launch there. Jim assures us he will be there to help with the launch site. We will paddle out toward the old rookery, hoping to find heron (or eagle). A few boats at a time should approach the area in silence as we are paddling into the birds' space and we do not want to scare.
If after we return to our put in, we have not yet paddled 2 hours, we will paddle under the bridge (if possible ) and continue into that portion of the West River. This is a nice paddle to start the season with! Of course we will help each other with the carry.
Be prepared to sign the ADK liability release form, wear you PFD tight and correctly, and keep an eye on fellow paddlers.
New to ADK? Come join us for this paddle and if you like what we do, consider becoming a member of ADK: to support responsible outdoor recreation and enjoy all the benefits of membership. Here's the link to apply for membership: members.adk.org. (be sure to join GVC).
Hosted By: Genesee Valley Chapter. Region: Genesee Valley Region. Activity Category: Paddling. Trip rating: C. Leader: Peg Jacobs. Leader Email: canoelite@hotmail.com. Leader Phone #: 585 730 9945. Mileage: 4 miles round trip. Elevation Gain: none. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Canandaigua U of R hospital.
Monday, May 4, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Sunnyside Rd. Rt. 245 Naples.
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.
Hosted By: Genesee Valley Chapter. Event Type: Meetings.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Women's hike- Bluebell hike at Mertensia Park and Auburn Trail
We will explore Mertensia Park to see the bluebells in bloom before hiking on the Auburn Trail for 2 hours, approx. 4 miles. This will be a mostly flat hike. Dress for the weather and bring water and a snack. Bring a bag lunch for a picnic after our hike, weather, permitting.
Plan to sign the liability waiver before we start..
New to ADK? Come join us for a couple of outings, and if you like what you see, become a member to support responsible outdoor recreation and enjoy all the benefits of membership! Here's the link to apply for membership: members.adk.org…
Hosted By: Genesee Valley Chapter. Region: Genesee Valley Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trail Work/Conservation. Trip rating: C. Leader: Jill Nichols. Leader Email: jillbnichols@gmail.com. Leader Phone #: 5857388386. Mileage: 4 miles. Elevation Gain: N/A. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: UR Medicine – F.F. Thompson Hospital
350 Parrish St, Canandaigua, NY 14424
Phone: (585) 396-6000. Nearest Park Ranger/Dispatch Number: 911.
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM.
Mertensia Park- 1390-1394 Mertensia Rd, Farmington, NY 14425.
Paddle - Honeoye Lake Inlet
The DEC boat launch is at the southern end of East Lake Rd in the village of Honeoye. There is a sign for the launch! (6150 East Lake Rd.)
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We will launch from the boat launch and cross the south end of the lake then turn into the inlet. The inlet begins with a swampy area, and sometimes a small beaver dam, then into a clear channel. There are usually lots of birds, turtles and spring plants in this area. We'll paddle for an hour, stop for a snack, then paddle back to our starting point. There are bathrooms at the DEC put in. If you are over 60 and have a drivers license- you can park for free. Insert your license in the kiosk at the entrance.
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Be prepared to sign the ADK liability release form, wear you PFD correctly and keep an eye on fellow paddlers!
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New to ADK? Come join us for a couple paddles and if you like us, become a member to support responsible outdoor recreation, and enjoy the benefits of membership. Here's the like link to apply for membership: members.adk.org (be sure…
Hosted By: Genesee Valley Chapter. Region: Genesee Valley Region. Activity Category: Paddling. Trip rating: C. Leader: Jim Culver. Leader Email: jc911sc@yahoo.com. Leader Phone #: 315-719-2980. Mileage: 5 round trip. Elevation Gain: none. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: U of R hospital in Canandaigua. Nearest Park Ranger/Dispatch Number: then in.
Monday, May 11, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
South end of Honeoye Lake
DEC fishing access - East Lake Rd.
Meeting- ADK-GVC Chapter
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The public is welcome.
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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.
Hosted By: Genesee Valley Chapter. Event Type: Meetings. Leader Email: chair@adk-gvc.org.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Genesee Valley Region.
Women's Hike- Durand Eastman Arboretum
We will plan to hike the Durand Park Arboretum starting at Sweet Fern Road and Culver road through the woods into the park looking for spring blossoms and identifying some of the trees. we will hike for 2 hours and approx. 4 miles. We will follow the Lake Ontario State parkway trail and boardwalk trail back up to the start of the hike. Dress for the weather and bring water and a snack.
Plan to sign the liability waiver before we start.
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New to ADK? Come join us for a couple of outings, and if you like what you see, become a member to support responsible outdoor recreation and enjoy all the benefits of membership! Here's the link to apply for membership: members.adk.org…
Hosted By: Genesee Valley Chapter. Region: Genesee Valley Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: C. Leader: Jill Nichols. Leader Email: jillbnichols@gmail.com. Leader Phone #: 5857388386. Mileage: 4 miles. Elevation Gain: N/A. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Strong Memorial Hospital
601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642
(585) 275-2100.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM.
Durand Eastman Arboretum- Meet on Sweet Fern Road near Culver Rd.
43.22775362800795, -77.5470408801076.
Paddle - Howland Island
Join us for a full day paddle (10.5 miles) around Howland Island. The island is a state wildlife refuge adjacent to Montezuma Wildlife Refuge. Sightings of eagles and other birds are relatively frequent. The paddle is also fairly well screened from winds, and has only occasional cottages/camps. This is NOT a beginner paddle
, as the distance requires faster pace than the usual Monday Chapter paddles...around 3 miles per hour (Monday paddles average 2 miles per hour). Plan on arriving back in Rochester in the late afternoon!!!
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We will gather at the DEC fishing access site on Route 5&20 acr0ss the street from the entrance to the Montezuma Refuge center visitors center. We will meet at 9am there and drive as a group to the put --in on the canal where it crosses Conquest Rd. It is important to be on time as this paddle will take most of the day. Lunch is at a bridge roughly half way through the paddle. Toilet needs are met in the woods! Bring what you need (binoculars would be helpful for bird…
Hosted By: Genesee Valley Chapter. Region: Genesee Valley Region. Activity Category: Paddling. Trip rating: C+. Leader: Jim Bird. Leader Email: birdjamesa@gmail.com. Leader Phone #: 585-481 -6182. Mileage: 10.5. Elevation Gain: N/A. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Auburn Community Hospital
17 Lansing St. Auburn
315-255-7011. Nearest Park Ranger/Dispatch Number: 833 697 7264.
Monday, May 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Meeting at the rt 5&20 fishing access across from the Montezuma Visitors Center and drive to our put in on Conquest Rd.
Women's Hike and Lunch- Ontario Pathways Rail Trail and Melt on Main, Phelps, NY
Gail Weiser will lead us on the Ontario Pathways Rail Trail in Phelps, NY. It is an out and back hike on a rail trail, so no significant elevation gain. Full disclosure the lunch and/or ice cream option at Melt Ice Cream on Main is what brings us to this area. Menu available on their website- choices for vegans and carnivores available. Lunch will be after the hike is finished at 114 Main St, Phelps, NY 14532 ( 2miles from the trailhead).
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Meet at Ontario Pathways Phelps Trailhead on Rt 96 East of the intersection with 488 South and a Byrne Dairy store with a gas station (closest restrooms).
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Hosted By: Genesee Valley Chapter. Region: Genesee Valley Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Social. Trip rating: C. Leader: Gail Weiser. Leader Email: gsweiser@gmail.com. Leader Phone #: 5857388386. Mileage: 4 miles. Elevation Gain: N/A. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: RHH Clifton Springs Hospital
2 Coulter Rd, Clifton Springs, NY 14432
Phone: (315) 462-9561.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM.
Meet at Ontario Pathways Phelps Trailhead on Rt 96 East of the intersection with 488 South and a Byrne Dairy store with a gas station (closest restrooms).
42.98086999001945, -77.06442304383093.
Women's Hike-West Esker, Mendon Ponds
We will hike for 2 hours, approximately 4 miles along the West Esker, Fern Valley and Grassland Trails at Mendon Ponds. Hills and Meadow trails will be included.
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Please dress for the weather and wear shoes with good traction. Poles may be helpful along the trail. Bring water and a snack. Plan to sign the liability waiver in the parking lot.
New to ADK? Come join us for a couple of outings, and if you like what you see, become a member to support responsible outdoor recreation and enjoy all the benefits of membership! Here's the link to apply for membership: members.adk.org…
Hosted By: Genesee Valley Chapter. Region: Genesee Valley Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: C. Leader: Jill Nichols. Leader Email: jillbnichols@gmail.com. Leader Phone #: 5857388386. Mileage: 4 miles. Elevation Gain: N/A. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Strong Memorial Hospital
601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642
(585) 275-2100.
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM.
Park near the Pond View shelter at Hopkins Point, Mendon Ponds.
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.
Hosted By: Genesee Valley Chapter. Event Type: Meetings.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
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. Summer maintenance usually consists of cutting back brush, chopping weeds and mowing. Any summer storm damage is attended to. Typical work day ends early to midafternoon. Optional group stop for ice cream at The Pit Stop before heading home.
Hosted By: Genesee Valley Chapter. Region: Finger Lakes Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trail Work/Conservation. Trip rating: N/R. Leader: Bruce Thayer. Leader Email: brucethayer@rochester.rr.com. Leader Phone #: 5857438470.
Saturday, June 6, 2026.
Finger Lakes Trail north of Hornell
Carpool from Lowes Marketplace/Henrietta - 7:45am
Meet at Kanakadea Park - 9:00am.
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.
Hosted By: Genesee Valley Chapter. Event Type: Meetings. Leader Email: chair@adk-gvc.org.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Genesee Valley Region.
27th Annual ADK Outdoor Expo
Celebrate the great outdoors with ADK-GVC!
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On June 13th, 2026, we will host our 27th Annual ADK Outdoor Expo. Free and open to the public, this event offers tons of activities and educational opportunities for the whole family.
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*Participate in workshops for hiking, canoeing, kayaking, backpacking, camping, cycling, and other outdoor-related skills,
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*Meet representatives from local outdoor clubs and organizations,
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*Check out the latest gear from local vendors,
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*Try out kayaks and canoes at the waterfront,
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*Go on one of the guided hikes on the beautiful trails at Mendon Ponds Park,
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*Enjoy live music, food and drink (for purchase), and camaraderie with other outdoor enthusiasts!
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For the full list of activities, please visit our website.
Hosted By: Genesee Valley Chapter. Region: Genesee Valley Region. Activity Category: Backpacking. Biking. Conservation. Cycling. Expo. Hiking. Outing. Paddling. Photography. Presentation. Workshop. Social. Walk. Other. Trip rating: N/R. Leader: Sarah Mastro. Leader Email: sarahspadaccini@gmail.com. Leader Phone #: 3153233530. Special Focus: Beginner. Family. New member. Senior. Young member.
Saturday, June 13, 2026, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
Mendon Ponds Park, Beach Area
95 Douglas Road
Honeoye Falls, NY 14472.
For more info visit adk-gvc.org.