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Bicentennial Erie Canal Bike Ride: Canastota to Ilion
This is the sixth of eight GVC rides to bike the length of the Erie Canal on its bicentennial year. This section is 49 miles on the mostly flat canal path. Interested cyclists must contact Dave Nichols at dnnichols@gmail.com or (585)478-5514 at least 3 days in advance for specific information and shuttle planning. Numbers may be limited due to shuttle capability. With carpooling and shuttles, plan for an all-day event. Please wear your helmet and dress for the weather. Please bring water, snacks, and a lunch. Due to insurance constraints, non-members can only join one GVC bike ride in 2025. All riders must sign ADK’s release of liability form.
Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Biking. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: A. Leader: Dave Nichols. Contact Phone: 5854785514. Contact Email: dnnichols@gmail.com.
Friday, August 29, 2025.
Call Dave Nichols (585)478-5514 to join this ride and discuss shuttle plans.
Hike at Hi Tor in Naples
We will hike a section of the Bristol Hills Trail in Hi Tor and will include the overlook of Conklin Gully. The hike will be about 10 miles and we will climb about 2000ft of elevation gain during the course of the hike.
Depending on group size and experience this hike will take anywhere from 5-7 hours, so please plan accordingly. Please bring snacks, lunch and plenty of water.
If you want to join the hike, you must contact the trip leader in advance. Once I know who is all going, we can arrange for carpooling and specific start time and locations.
All participants will be required to sign the ADK Liability form prior to the hike.
Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Hiking. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: B+. Leader: Jim Miller. Contact Phone: 585-259-2407. Contact Email: jimmiller1e10@gmail.com.
Saturday, August 30, 2025.
Hi Tor Wildlife Management Area.
CANCELLED - Ellison Park Hike (Moderate)
We’ll meet in the parking lot on the north side of Blossom Road at 11:45am to start our hike prompt at noon. Our travels will take us about 5 miles, over both flat and hilly terrain. Please dress for the conditions and bring water and a snack for the trail (if desired). Post-hike option - meet for a beverage and a snack at Rising Storm Brewing Company at the Mill! All participants will be required to sign ADK’s release of liability form, which will be provided by the trip leader for you to complete in the parking lot prior to starting the hike. Please contact sarahspadaccini@gmail.com to ask questions or to sign up!
Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Events. Activity: Hiking. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: C. Special focus: Beginner. Family. New member. Senior. Young member. Leader: Sarah Mastro. Contact Phone: 3153233530. Contact Email: sarahspadaccini@gmail.com.
Saturday, August 30, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit www.monroecounty.gov. 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. Type: Meetings. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: N/R.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Women's Hike-Irondequoit Bay West
We will hike 4-miles on the hilly trails in Irondequoit Bay Park West. Meet at 9:45am in the Irondequoit Bay Park West parking lot (43.189100, -77.530073) on S. Glen Rd/Bay Front S. next to the Irondequoit Bay Fish & Game Club for a 10:00am hike start. Please dress for the weather, bring water and a snack. Boots or trail shoes with good traction and hiking poles will be useful on the steeper sections.
Liability release forms will be available 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, September 4, 2025, 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM.
Meet in the in the Irondequoit Bay Park West parking lot (43.189100, -77.530073) on S. Glen Rd./Bay Front S. next to the Irondequoit Bay Fish & Game Club.
Bike the Erie Canal Lock 32 to Buffalo Rd and return
Meet at the Lock 32 parking lot at 2759 Clover Street, Pittsford (opposite Framingham Lane) at 9:45 AM. At 10:00, we will ride west on the Erie Canal Trail, through Genesee Valley Park to Buffalo Road in Gates, then return to Lock 32. The roughly 16-mile round trip is mostly flat, with gravel or paved surfaces. Please wear your helmet, dress for the weather and bring water and a snack. You must read and sign the ADK’s “Release of Liability” form which I will have at the parking lot. Non-GVC members can only join one ride each year due to insurance restrictions. Contact Dave Nichols at dnnichols@gmail.com with any questions.
Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Biking. Cycling. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: C+. Leader: Dave Nichols. Contact Phone: 5854785514. Contact Email: dnnichols@gmail.com.
Friday, September 5, 2025, 9:45 AM – 12:15 PM.
Lock 32, 2759 Clover St. Pittsford, opposite Framingham Lane.
Paddle - Seneca River to Aqueduct
We will meet at the DEC boat launch in Montezuma, just off Rt. 5/20. From the west of Rochester area take the thruway to exit 41 south,onto Rt 414 heading east to Rt. 5/20. then turn onto Rt. 5/20 - drive approx. 1.7 miles to the DEC parking lot on the right (it is right across from the Montezuma wildlife refuge visitors center - there are bathrooms there!!)
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We will launch and paddle about 3.6 miles to the Richmond aqueduct ruins where we will stop for lunch (there are NO bathrooms here, but there are trees and brush! and we might be able to bring a tarp to set up for privacy) This is not a long paddle (1 1/2 hours each way). I'll tell you there won't be any bugs but that's my dream - it will be Sept. though and maybe they'll be gone!) We'll lunch then return to our put in.
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Bring food, beverage,and all your boating supplies to be comfortable! We should easily be back to our cars by 3:00.
Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Paddling. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: B-. Leader: Peg Jacobs Laurel Baker Jim Culver. Contact Phone: 585 730 9945. Contact Email: canoelite@hotmail.com.
Monday, September 8, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Fishing access on RT 5/20 across from the Montezuma Visitors center.
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. Type: Meetings. Activity: Other. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: N/R. Leader: David Nichols. Contact Email: chair@adk-gvc.org.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Genesee Valley Region.
Women's Hike-Trout Brook Trail, Ganondagan
We will hike for 2 hours, approx. 4-miles on the Trout Brook Trail at Ganondagan. Meet at 9:45am for a 10:00am hike start. The parking lot is across the street from School St. in Victor. Google Maps calls this the "Seneca Park Lot". Please dress for the weather, bring water and a snack. Boots or trail shoes may be useful even though there are not many hills.
Liability release forms will be available in the parking lot.
42.96116259078868, -77.42526071777675.
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, September 11, 2025, 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM.
Meet in the Trout Brook Trail parking lot across from the Ganondagan Cultural Center parking lot on Boughton Hill Road. The parking lot is almost across from School St. and next to the White Corn Project building.
Ellison Park Hike (Moderate)
Note: This hike was rescheduled from 8/30 - Now on 9/14!
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We’ll meet in the parking lot on the north side of Blossom Road at 11:45am to start our hike prompt at noon. Our travels will take us about 5 miles, over both flat and hilly terrain. Please dress for the conditions and bring water and a snack for the trail (if desired). Post-hike option - meet for a beverage and a snack at Rising Storm Brewing Company at the Mill! All participants will be required to sign ADK’s release of liability form, which will be provided by the trip leader for you to complete in the parking lot prior to starting the hike. Please contact sarahspadaccini@gmail.com to ask questions or to sign up!
Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Events. Activity: Hiking. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: C. Special focus: New member. Young member. Beginner. Family. Senior. Leader: Sarah Mastro. Contact Phone: 3153233530. Contact Email: sarahspadaccini@gmail.com.
Sunday, September 14, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:15 PM.
Ellison Park
Blossom Road
Rochester, NY 14625.
For more info visit www.monroecounty.gov. Paddle - Genessee River
We'll meet at the Genesee Water Ways Center, 149 Elmwood Ave. for a 10:00 paddle. We'll paddle south on the Genesee River for an hour, then return to our put in. There are low docks at the center and also an area where we can slide our boats into the water.
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This should be a nice fall paddle....
Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Paddling. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: C+. Leader: Peg Jacobs, Jim Bird, Marcia Barrett. Contact Phone: 585 730 9945. Contact Email: canoelite@hotmail.com.
Monday, September 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Genesee WaterWays Center - 149 Elmwood Ave.
Women's Hike-Durand Eastman, Yellow Trail
We will hike for 2 hours, approx. 4-miles on the hilly trails of Durand Eastman park yellow trail. Meet at 9:45am for a 10:00am hike start. Meet at the parking lot on Horseshoe Road off of Lakeshore Blvd. at Durand Eastman park. Please dress for the weather, bring water and a snack. Boots or trail shoes and poles may be useful on the trails.
Liability release forms will be available in the parking lot.
43.23730266401784, -77.56252986855027.
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, September 18, 2025, 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM.
Meet at the parking lot on Horseshoe Road off of Lakeshore Blvd. 43.23730266401784, -77.56252986855027.
Bicentennial Erie Canal Bike Ride: Ilion to Canajoharie
This is the seventh of nine GVC rides to bike the length of the Erie Canal on its bicentennial year. This section is 28 miles on the mostly flat canal path. Interested cyclists must contact Dave Nichols at dnnichols@gmail.com or (585)478-5514 at least 3 days in advance for specific information and shuttle planning. Numbers may be limited due to shuttle capability. With carpooling and shuttles, plan for an all-day event. Please wear your helmet and dress for the weather. Please bring water, snacks, and a lunch. Due to insurance constraints, non-members can only join one GVC bike ride in 2025. All riders must sign ADK’s release of liability form.
Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Biking. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: B. Leader: Dave Nichols. Contact Phone: 5854785514. Contact Email: dnnichols@gmail.com.
Friday, September 19, 2025.
Call Dave Nichols (585)478-5514 to join this ride and discuss shuttle plans.
Bicentennial Erie Canal Bike Ride: Canajoharie to Rotterdam
This is the eighth of nine GVC rides to bike the length of the Erie Canal on its bicentennial year. This section is 34 miles on the Empire State Trail. Interested cyclists must contact Dave Nichols at dnnichols@gmail.com or (585)478-5514 at least 4 days in advance for specific information and shuttle planning. Numbers may be limited due to shuttle capability. With carpooling and shuttles, plan for an all-day event. Please wear your helmet and dress for the weather. Please bring water, snacks, and a lunch. Due to insurance constraints, non-members can only join one GVC bike ride in 2025. All riders must sign ADK’s release of liability form.
Region: Central NY. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Biking. Cycling. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: A-. Leader: Dave Nichols. Contact Phone: 5854785514. Contact Email: dnnichols@gmail.com.
Saturday, September 20, 2025.
Contact Dave Nichols (email:dnnichols@gmail.com, 585-478-5514 to join this ride and discuss shuttle plans.
Bicentennial Erie Canal Bike Ride: Rotterdam to Albany
This is the last of nine GVC rides to bike the length of the Erie Canal on its bicentennial year. This section is 35 miles on the Empire State Trail. Interested cyclists must contact Dave Nichols at dnnichols@gmail.com or (585)478-5514 at least 5 days in advance for specific information and shuttle planning. Numbers may be limited due to shuttle capability. With carpooling and shuttles, plan for an all-day event. Please wear your helmet and dress for the weather. Please bring water, snacks, and a lunch. Due to insurance constraints, non-members can only join one GVC bike ride in 2025. All riders must sign ADK’s release of liability form.
Region: Hudson Valley. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Biking. Cycling. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: A-. Leader: Dave Nichols. Contact Phone: 5854785514. Contact Email: dnnichols@gmail.com.
Sunday, September 21, 2025.
Contact Dave Nichols (email:dnnichols@gmail.com, 585-478-5514 to join this ride and discuss shuttle plans.
Paddle - Erie Canal - Ayrault Rd.
This paddle is a "fall" tradition - it's just a lovely paddle on the canal for a couple hours. We'll put in at Ayrault Rd fishing aceess and paddle to Fairport and back. If you google or "map" Erie canal fishing acess at Ayrault Rd. you will get direcdtions.
Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Paddling. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: C+. Leader: Peg Jacobs Marcia Barrett. Contact Phone: 585 730 9945. Contact Email: canoelite@hotmail.com.
Monday, September 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
We'll meet at the fishing access at Ayrault Rd. Fairport.
Women's Hike-Quaker Pond, Mendon
We will hike for 2 hours, approx. 4-miles on the flat trails of Quaker Pond at Mendon Ponds Park. Meet at 9:45am for a 10:00am hike start. Meet at the parking lot off Pond Road near the Lookout Shelter. Please dress for the weather, bring water and a snack. Boots or trail shoes may be useful on the trails.
Liability release forms will be available in the parking lot.
43.23730266401784, -77.56252986855027.
Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Hiking. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: C. Leader: Esther Tanzman. Contact Phone: 5857388386. Contact Email: jillbnichols@gmail.com.
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM.
Meet at the Quaker Pond parking lot off Pond Road, Near Lookout Shelter.
Paddle - Silver Lake
This launch is at the southern end of this 3 mile long lake, which will make for a leisurely paddle. Be aware of a $6 entrance fee to the park unless you have a pass or are 62 or older since it is a non-holiday weekday. Bring a lunch if desired. PDF required, hydration and sun protection recommended. RSVP by email to be notified if canceled.
Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Events. Activity: Paddling. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: B. Leader: Jay Swieringa. Contact Phone: 585.455.1034. Contact Email: jbswieringa@gmail.com.
Friday, September 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Silver Lake State Park Boat Launch
4257 W Lake Rd, Silver Springs, NY 14550.
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. Fall maintenance consists of cutting back summer weed and brush growth, trimming bushes and trees that have grown into the trail and cleaning drainage channels so they are clear for spring runoff. Typical work day ends early to mid afternoon.
Region: Finger Lakes Region. Type: Volunteer Opportunities. Trip rating: N/R. Leader: Bruce Thayer. Contact Phone: 5857438470. Contact Email: brucethayer@rochester.rr.com.
Saturday, September 27, 2025.
Carpool from Lowes Marketplace/Henrietta - 7:45am
Meet at Kanakadea Park - 9:00am.
Paddle - Woodville (Canandaigua Lake or West River)
This paddle is a "fall" tradition - We'll launch our boats at the DEC boat launch at the south end of Canandaigua Lake and paddle across the end of the lake. Depending on the condition of the lake, we might paddle along the shoreline of the lake or we might enter into the west river.
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After this paddle, I'm sure you'll find some of us at "Brats and Brew" for a late lunch - please plan on joining. It's a great place to end a paddle.
Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Paddling. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: C+. Leader: Peg Jacobs Laurel Baker Jim Culver. Contact Phone: 585 730 9945. Contact Email: canoelite@hotmail.com.
Monday, September 29, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
DEC parking lot on Rt. 21 in Woodville. South end of Canandaigua Lake.
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. Type: Meetings. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: N/R.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Paddle -Erie Canal at Clover
This is an 11:00 paddle - hoping the day warms up a bit by then as it'll be October. We'll launch our boats onto the canal at Clover St and paddle for an hour, then return to our launch site. This is just a nice fall paddle!!!! Plan on joining us!
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The launch site is marked as "boat launch" it will be on the south side of the canal on Clover St. If coming from the south, you will turn right just before going over the canal bridge. It is NOT canal park!
Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Paddling. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: C+. Leader: Peg Jacobs Laurel Baker Marcia Barrett. Contact Phone: 585 730 9945. Contact Email: canoelite@hotmail.com.
Monday, October 6, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Boat Launch off Clover St in Pittsford.
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. Type: Meetings. Activity: Other. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: N/R. Leader: David Nichols. Contact Email: chair@adk-gvc.org.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Genesee Valley Region.
CANCELLED - Bicentennial Erie Canal Bike Ride: Amsterdam to the Hudson River Reorganized into 3 rides in September
This is the last of eight GVC rides to bike the length of the Erie Canal on its bicentennial year. This section is 45 miles on the mostly flat canal path. Interested cyclists must contact Dave Nichols at dnnichols@gmail.com or (585)478-5514 at least 3 days in advance for specific information and shuttle planning. Numbers may be limited due to shuttle capability. With carpooling and shuttles, plan for an all-day event. Please wear your helmet and dress for the weather. Please bring water, snacks, and a lunch. Due to insurance constraints, non-members can only join one GVC bike ride in 2025. All riders must sign ADK’s release of liability form.
Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Biking. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: C. Leader: Dave Nichols. Contact Phone: 5854785514. Contact Email: dnnichols@gmail.com.
Friday, October 10, 2025.
Paddle - Genessee River (Charlotte)
This is an 11:00 paddle - hoping the day warms up a bit by then as it'll be October. We'll meet at the boat launch off Lake Ave in Charlotte and paddle south on the Genesee River. Hopefully the fall leaves will be at peak and this is a beautiful paddle. Be sure to dress for the weather as this is getting into fall and will be our last paddle of the season.
Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Paddling. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: C+. Leader: Peg Jacobs Laurel Baker Marcia Barrett. Contact Phone: 585 730 9945. Contact Email: canoelite@hotmail.com.
Monday, October 20, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Boat Launch at Monroe County Pier. Charlotte.
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. Type: Meetings. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: N/R.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
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. Type: Meetings. Activity: Other. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: N/R. Leader: David Nichols. Contact Email: chair@adk-gvc.org.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Genesee Valley Region.