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Tuesday Hike (Hybrid)-Durand Eastman Park-West Side-From Clubhouse
Tuesday Hikes are being cross-posted to the MeetUp Group "ADK Genesee Valley Chapter"
Two-hour hybrid hike in Durand Eastman Park split between a 35-minute hike at a slower pace north from the parking lot, then we'll cross King's Highway for the second hike on the west side, with just over 2.5 miles and approx. 300' of elevation gain/loss. Meet at 9:45am in the Durand Eastman Golf Course Clubhouse parking lot (43.23345, -77.56941, 1200 Kings Hwy N, Rochester, NY 14622) for a 10:00am start. Please dress for the weather, bring some water to drink, and wear boots or trail shoes with good traction. Depending on spring trail conditions Exospike, Microspike or other traction devices may be needed. Hiking poles would be helpful on the steeper sections. 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 hikers who prefer a 40-minute to 1-hour easier hike at a slower pace with less elevation change, then…
Hosted By: Genesee Valley Chapter. Region: Genesee Valley Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: C. Leader: Jim Bishop. Leader Email: adk.gvc.trpldr@gmail.com.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM.
43.23345, -77.56941.
Meeting- ADK-GVC Chapter
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The public is welcome.
For more information on the specific meeting topic, please go to the following link:
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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, 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.
Hosted By: Genesee Valley Chapter. Region: Genesee Valley Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: C. Leader: Karin Topfer. Leader Email: jillbnichols@gmail.com. Leader Phone #: 5857388386.
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.
Tuesday Hike (Hybrid)-Shadow Pines Park
Tuesday Hikes are being cross-posted to the MeetUp Group "ADK Genesee Valley Chapter"
Two-hour hybrid hike at Shadow Pines Park split between a flat ~1.3-mile loop in the northern section of the park, followed by a 3-mile second hike at a faster pace in the southern section south of Clark Rd. Meet at 9:45 am in the Shadow Pines parking lot (43.14648, -77.48570) just north of Clark Rd, west of Whalen Rd (600 Whalen Rd, Penfield), by the new construction area, for a 10:00 am hike start. Please dress for the weather, bring some water to drink, and wear boots or trail shoes with good traction. Depending on spring trail conditions, traction devices may be helpful, but the hills are gradual. Hiking poles may be helpful. Contact John Texter 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 hikers who prefer a 40-minute to 1-hour easier hike at a slower pace with less elevation change, then continue with the 2nd hike fo…
Hosted By: Genesee Valley Chapter. Region: Genesee Valley Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: C. Leader: John Texter. Leader Email: adk.gvc.trpldr@gmail.com.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM.
43.14648, -77.48570.
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…
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.
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.
Sunday Hike - Genesee Riverway Trail
Join us for a walk on level paved trail (no mud!) along the Genesee River, south from the Genesee Valley Park. Depending on the weather, traction devices might be useful. As usual, wear proper clothing and footwear, bring water and a snack. No dogs, please.
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, 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 13planned to last 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 legal guardian. All hikers must sign a release form which will be available at the trail head. Dogs are not allowed on this hike. New to ADK? Come join us for a couple of outings, and if you like…
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: N/A. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: call 911.
Sunday, March 22, 2026, 8:45 AM – 12:30 PM.
Roundhouse Shelter in Genesee Valley Park
43.1201, -77.6365.
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.
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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. .
Hosted By: Genesee Valley Chapter. Region: Genesee Valley Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: C. Leader: Laurel Newman. Leader Email: jillbnichols@gmail.com. Leader Phone #: 5857388386.
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.
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, March 28, 2026.
Finger Lakes Trail north of Hornell
Carpool from Lowes Marketplace/Henrietta - 7:45am
Meet at Kanakadea Park - 9:00am.
Sunday Hike - Genesee Valley Greenway
Join us for a walk on the level Genesee Valley Greenway, south from Scottville's Canawauga Park to the Lehigh Valley Trail to Rush Creekside Inn. We will meet at the Inn and carpool to the beginning of the hike. Depending on the weather, traction devices might be useful. As usual, wear proper clothing and footwear, bring water and a snack. If hikers wish we can have lunch and a brew at the end of the hike. No dogs, please.
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, 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 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 legal guardian. All…
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 point to point. Elevation Gain: N/A. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: call 911.
Sunday, March 29, 2026, 8:45 AM – 12:30 PM.
Meet in the parking lot at the intersection of the Lehigh Valley Trail and Route 15A, by the Rush Creekside Inn, 43.0182. -77.7477.
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, April 1, 2026, 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.
Hosted By: Genesee Valley Chapter. Event Type: Meetings. Leader Email: chair@adk-gvc.org.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Genesee Valley Region.
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.
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, May 13, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Genesee Valley Region.
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.