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Women's Hike- Bluebell Hike at Mertensia Park and Auburn Trail
Let's check out the bluebells at Mertensia Park. They'll be blooming on schedule, right? We'll take our chances and hike the trails at Mertensia park in Farmington. Then we will continue our hike on the Auburn Trail. This will be a mostly flat hike. We'll hike for 2 hours, approx. 4 miles.
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, May 1, 2025, 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM.
1394 Mertensia Road, Farmington, NY 14425.
Auburn Trail Bike Ride
Join us for an approx. 14 mile bike ride along the Auburn Trail. This rail-to-trail is mostly flat, with a gravel surface. We will start on the Lehigh Valley Trail, cross a trestle, and then switch to the Auburn Trail shortly thereafter. We will ride northwest on the Auburn Trail to Railroad Mills Road, then turn around and ride the Auburn Trail to about Break of Day Rd, then return on the Auburn Trail to the parking lot. Please plan for about a 2 to 2½ hour ride with a few scenic/historical stops. We will meet at 9:45 at the Lehigh Valley Crossing Park parking lot (42.9950959203, -77.43700214533) off of Rt. 251 in Victor. Wheels start rolling at 10:00 AM. Please wear your helmet and dress for the weather. Bring water and snacks, if desired. If you are not an ADK member, you can only participate in one bicycle ride each year. All must sign the ADK Release of Liability form. 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: David Nichols. Contact Phone: 5854785514. Contact Email: dnnichols@gmail.com.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 9:45 AM – 12:15 PM.
Lehigh Valley Crossing Park, 7350 Victor Mendon Road (NYS 251), Victor, NY (42.9950959203, -77.43700214533).
Map and Compass class
Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Educational Programs. Trip rating: N/R. Leader: Barb Brenner. Contact Phone: 585.520.7484. Contact Email: bjabrenner@gmail.com.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM.
Stewart Lodge, Mendon Ponds Park.
SPECIAL - FLTC Founders Hike Carpool
This hike is organized by the Finger Lakes Trail Conference to honor founder Wally Wood. EACH HIKER MUST REGISTER INDIVIDUALLY WITH THE FLTC - see link below.
Founder’s Hike May 4, 2025,
Hike Distance: 4 miles,
Description:
Leisurely pace, 4 miles, mostly flat, spectacular views. Comfort station and picnic tables are available for lunch. See the home office of the FLTC. There is 2-mile extension possible.
Recommendation: Wear sturdy hiking type footwear (there are tree roots, uneven ground, creek crossings, possible mud). Wear weather appropriate clothing, the hike is rain or shine. A hiking stick or pole may be helpful. Bring drinking water, bug spray, and sunscreen. A snack or lunch is also recommended. All the hikes have beautiful sights, so bring a camera/cellphone.
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I am organizing a carpool from Frontier Commons to the hike location, We will meet at 8:30 to leave at 8:45. Bring cash to share $14 cost per vehicle.
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NOTE: Each hiker must individually register with the FLTC…
Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Guided Programs. Activity: Hiking. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: C+. Leader: John Manfred Andersson. Contact Phone: 6072296100. Contact Email: jmahiker101@gmail.com.
Sunday, May 4, 2025, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM.
meet at Frontier Commons to carpool.
Paddle - West River at Sunnyside
Our first paddle of the season will be our usual one - we'll park at the DEC parking area on Sunnyside Rd.(just off Rt. 245 between Naples and Middlesex) and along the road. There is a short walk to the put in. The put in is a little deep but we'll help each other and should be able to get all our boats in without getting wet!!! We'll paddle as far as we can - depending on water levels. If it's a short distance we'll paddle back into the northern part of the west river. This is a nice paddle to begin the season with!!!
Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Paddling. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: C+. Leader: Jim Culver, Deb Jahn. Contact Phone: 585 730 9945. Contact Email: canoelite@hotmail.com.
Monday, May 5, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
SunnySide Rd. off Rt. 245, Naples.
Tuesday Hike (Hybrid)- Highland Park Lilacs & Mt Hope Cemetery
Two-hour hybrid hike split between a 45-minute hike at a slower pace in Mt Hope Cemetery looping back to the cars, followed by a 75-minute moderate hike at a faster pace in Highland Park to admire the vibrant spring blooms, including the fragrant lilacs. Meet at 9:45am on Robinson Dr off Mt Hope Ave (43.13434, -77.61236) for a 10:00am hike start. Robinson Dr has parking only on the east-bound side of the street, so best to drive in from Mt Hope Ave. Please dress for the weather, wear boots or trail shoes with good traction, bring some water to drink and with the warming weather some tick repellent. Contact Gail Weiser at adk.gvc.trpldr@gmail.com with any questions. Dogs are not allowed on this hike.
Info on Highland Park: https://www.monroecounty.gov/parks-highland
Info on Mt Hope Cemetery: https://fomh.org/cemetery/
Our hybrid hikes consist of 2 loops that allow us to drop off hikers who prefer a 40-minute to 1-hour easier hike at a slightly slower pace with less elevation change, then continue for the res…
Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Hiking. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: C. Leader: Gail Weiser. Contact Email: adk.gvc.trpldr@gmail.com.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM.
43.13434, -77.61236.
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, May 7, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Women's Hike-Highland Park
Let's see what's blooming at Highland Park. It's hard to resist the call of those flowering trees, shrubs, and bulbs at Highland Park. Park on Robinson Drive near Mount Hope Ave. Hopefully this will be an accessible area since it is lilac time. We'll hike for 2 hours, approx. 4 miles. Poles may be helpful as we will find the hills at Highland along with the flowers. Please bring water and a snack.
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43.13461900272442, -77.6132977501445.
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, May 8, 2025, 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM.
Park on Robinson Drive near Mount Hope Ave. 43.13461900272442, -77.6132977501445.
Ontario Beach to Seneca Park and return
Join us for an easy-going 14 mile bike from Ontario Beach to the Seneca Park Zoo and return. We will ride south on the Genesee River Trail, along the boardwalk at Turning Point Park, across the Genesee River over the pedestrian bridge, past the Zoo on the loop around Trout Pond, and then return. There is some elevation at the Zoo and Turning Point portions. Plan for about a two and a half hour outing. If interested, we may go to Abbotts for frozen custard after the ride. We will meet at 9:45 at the Ontario Beach Park parking lot (43.257359, -77.607379) near the public restrooms. Wheels start rolling at 10:00 AM. Please wear your helmet, dress for the weather and bring water and snacks. You must read and sign the “club’s release of liability form” which I will have at the parking lot. Contact Dave Nichols at dnnichols@gmail.com with any questions. If you are not an ADK member, you can only participate in one bicycle ride each year.
Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Biking. Cycling. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: C. Leader: David Nichols. Contact Phone: 5854785514. Contact Email: dnnichols@gmail.com.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 9:45 AM – 12:15 PM.
Ontario Beach Park, Beach & Lake Avenues, Rochester, NY (43.257359, -77.607379).
Paddle - Canadice Lake
Canadice Lake is a lovely little lake. It'll remind you of the lakes in the AKD's. Marcia and Jim will lead a paddle along the shoreline of the lake - it takes just about 2 hours. I suspect the group will stop at the half way point for snacks and drinks.
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The launch site is the DEC boat launch at the north end of the lake. Take rt. 15A through the hamlet of Hemlock traveling south. Go past the end of Hemlock lake, keep going on rt s15A You'll turn left on Purcell Hill rd. At the end of the road turn right on Canadice Lake Rd and watch for the DEC kiosk on the right (maybe a mile or so). You can drive down to the lake to unload your boat and gear, then drive up to the road to park. If fishermen are using the launch also - we'll keep our boats over to the right of the shoreline.
Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Paddling. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: C+. Leader: Marcia Barrett, Jim Bird. Contact Phone: 585 732 9254. Contact Email: jembsmom@gmail.com.
Monday, May 12, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
North end of Canadice Lake.
Meeting- ADK-GVC Chapter
Join Us at our Chapter Meetings!
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.
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, May 14, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Genesee Valley Region.
Women's Hike-Beechwood State Park and Cornwall Preserve
We will hike at Beechwood State Park in Sodus and Cornwall Preserve in Pultneyville for 2 hours, approx. 4 miles. Poles may be helpful. Please bring water and a snack. We will have a short drive after hiking at Beechwood to get to the Cornwall preserve in Pultneyville. Hiking at both sites allows us to get in the 4 miles and both are along Lake Ontario. It could take us slightly longer than the 2 hours since we are hking at both sites. Both parks are off of Lake Road, East of Rochester.. Since we are traveling a distance for these hikes, we will either plan lunch at Orbakers restaurant or pack a lunch to picnic-TBD and will be announced in the weekly google note or contact the leader with questions.
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Park in the parking lot at Beechwood State park that is off of Gates Rd./Maxwell Rd. as you enter the park. Cornwall Preserve is at 3975 Lake Rd. Pultneyville. We will hike at Beechwood State Park first.
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Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Hiking. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: C. Leader: Barb Harmer. Contact Phone: 585-730-0259. Contact Email: bwilla5@rochester.rr.com.
Thursday, May 15, 2025, 9:45 AM – 12:15 PM.
Beechwood State Park, Lake Road, Sodus NY and Cornwall Preserve 3975 Lake Rd. Pultneyville, NY.
Bicentennial Erie Canal Bike Ride: Tonawanda to Gasport
This is the first of eight ADK-GVC rides to bike the length of the Erie Canal on its bicentennial year. This section is 25 miles on the mostly flat canal path. We will carpool from the West Gates Shopping Plaza to shuttle bikes and riders for this one-way ride. With carpooling and shuttles, plan for an all-day (8:00 AM to ~4:15 PM) event. 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. 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. Cycling. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: B. Leader: David Nichols. Contact Phone: 5854785514. Contact Email: dnnichols@gmail.com.
Friday, May 16, 2025.
West Gates Shopping Center, 2111 Buffalo Road, Rochester, NY.
Carlton Hill Multiple Use Area (MUA)
Moderately strenuous (due to length) 10 - 12 mile hike with ~1,400 - 1,800’ of elevation gain. This is not a beginner’s hike. Depending on group size and pace, this hike could take 6 to 7 hours, so please plan accordingly. If you have time constraints, this may not be the hike for you. Please bring a lunch, snacks, plenty of water and a positive attitude.
If you have never hiked Carlton Hill, you are in for a treat. I have hiked there several times and I keep exploring new trails. It is roughly an hour’s drive from Rochester so please plan accordingly.
You must contact the hike leader if you are interested in joining. Once I know who is going, I will send out final details (meeting time and location) to the group. You can contact me at Lukecnelson2@gmail.com.
I will also post this hike to our Meetup site.
Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Events. Activity: Hiking. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: B+. Special focus: Family. New member. Senior. Young member.
Saturday, May 17, 2025.
Carlton Hill Multiple Use Area (MUA).
For more info visit dec.ny.gov. Paddle - Howland Island
Join us for a full day paddle (10.5 miles) around Howland Island. The island is a state wildlife 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 a pace faster than the usual Monday chapter paddles....around 3 miles per hour on the average (Mondays average 2 miles per hour.) Plan on arriving back in Rochester LATE afternoon.
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We will gather at the DEC fishing access site on route 5/20 across the street from the entrance to Montazuma Refuge headquarters. We will meet at 9:00 there and drive as a group to the put- in on the canal where it crosses Conquest St. 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 sightings.
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Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Paddling. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: B. Leader: Jim Bird,Marcia Barrett. Contact Phone: 585 732 9254 Marcia. Contact Email: birdjamesa@gmail.com.
Saturday, May 17, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
DEC fishing access at Montezuma.
Paddle - Honeoye Lake Inlet
We'll launch our boats at the DEC boat launch at the very south end of Honeoye Lake. We'll paddle across the end of the lake and into the inlet, paddling as far as we can go in the time allotted. This is a lovely paddle back into the inlet, often there are beaver dams, spring flowers, quiet paddling.
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When we park at the DEC, if you are 60 or over, you can park for free. You might have to show your liscense at the kiosk. Or, unload your boat at the water and then go to the upper lot and park, we've never been bothered there.
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Directions: If coming from the north, drive south on Rt. 15A through the village of Hemlock, you'll turn left on Rt. 21 before you get to Hemlock lake (at Dollar store). This will take you through the village of Honeoye. Go past the school on the left, turn right at the next corner (I think it's E lake rd). Drive to what seems like forever!!! You'll go to the very end of the lake!! Turn right into the DEC boat launch and drive down to the lake.
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Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Paddling. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: C+. Leader: Jim Culver, Peg Jacobs, Wendy Stevenson. Contact Phone: 585 730 9945. Contact Email: canoelite@hotmail.com.
Monday, May 19, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
South end of Honeoye Lake.
26th Outdoor Expo - Planning Meeting
The 26th Annual ADK Outdoor Expo is being held on Saturday, June 14th, 2025!
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We will hold our final planning meeting on-site in Mendon Ponds Park. We will have a pre-meeting potluck-style dinner before walking the site and going through our agenda. Final time and agenda TBD. Please contact Sarah Mastro at sarahspadaccini@gmail.com for more details.
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Thank you!
Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Meetings. Activity: Expo. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: N/R. Special focus: Beginner. Family. New member. Senior. Young member. Leader: Sarah Mastro. Contact Phone: 3153233530. Contact Email: sarahspadaccini@gmail.com.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Mendon Ponds Park
Location & Time - TBD.
For more info visit adk-gvc.org. Women's Hike-Washington Grove
Gail Weiser will lead us as we hike the hilly trails of Washington Grove and Cobb's Hill park for 2 hours, approx. 4 miles. Poles may be helpful. Please bring water and a snack.
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43.141460730055144, -77.57398023016323.
Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Hiking. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: C. Leader: Gail Weiser. Contact Phone: 585-739-2276. Contact Email: gsweiser@gmail.com.
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM.
Meet at the parking lot on Norris Drive at Cobbs Hill park. 43.141460730055144, -77.57398023016323.
Keuka Outlet Trail Bike Ride
Join us for a 14-mile out-and-back ride from the Dresden Trailhead. The trail consists of all types of surfaces, mostly crushed stone surface, but some washed out rocky areas and some paved areas. It’s a gentle uphill on the way out and downhill on the way back (mostly). For maps and more info on the trail follow this link (www.keukaoutlettrail.org). Trailhead is at 98 Seneca Street on the south side of road in Dresden (42.681182, -76.958650). We'll meet at 9:45 AM and wheels start rolling at 10:00 AM. Please wear your helmet, dress for the weather and bring water and a snack. You must read and sign the “club’s release of liability form” which I will have at the parking lot. If you are not an ADK-GVC member, you can only participate in one bicycle ride each year. 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: David Nichols. Contact Phone: 5854785514. Contact Email: dnnichols@gmail.com.
Friday, May 23, 2025, 9:45 AM – 12:15 PM.
98 Seneca Street, Dresden, NY (42.681182, -76.958650).
Women's Hike-Harriet Hollister Spencer State Park
Cindy Halpern will lead us to hike the hilly trails of Harriet Hollister Spencer State Park for 2hours, approx. 4 miles. There is a spectacular view of the length of Honeoye Lake from one of the trails. We're likely to still see some spring wildflowers and ephemerals in this higher elevation park. Poles, gaiters and bug repellant may be helpful.
There is a small picnic area with tables and benches located in the main park. Waterless toilets are available, but there is no electric or running water at the site. Please bring water and a snack. Those interested could pack a lunch and enjoy a picnic before returning to Rochester.
42.694447007809174, -77.52507726540854.
Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Hiking. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: C. Leader: Cindy Halpern. Contact Phone: 585-755-9637. Contact Email: jillbnichols@gmail.com.
Thursday, May 29, 2025, 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM.
Meet at the park 6775 Canadice Hill Rd. Springwater, NY 14560
42.694447007809174, -77.52507726540854.
Lehigh Valley Trail East Bike Ride
We'll meet at 9:45 AM and wheels start rolling at 10:00 AM. We will ride east on the Lehigh Valley trail from Rochester Junction to the Lehigh Crossing Park in Victor, then return. This is a flat, mostly gravel and dirt trail through woods, past farms and neighborhoods, and over a trestle. There are bathrooms and a bike maintenance station at Rochester Junction. We will ride approx. 17 miles with occasional stops. Please wear your helmet, dress for the weather and bring water and a snack. You must read and sign the “club’s release of liability form” which I will have at the parking lot. If you are not an ADK-GVC member, you can only participate in one bicycle ride each year. Contact Dave Nichols at dnnichols@gmail.com with any questions.
We'll meet at the Rochester Junction parking area (42.9852, -77.5980) for the Lehigh Valley trail at the intersection of Plains Road and Junction Road. You will find two parking areas; both are fine to use.
Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Biking. Cycling. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: C. Leader: David Nichols. Contact Phone: 5854785514. Contact Email: dnnichols@gmail.com.
Friday, May 30, 2025, 9:45 AM – 12:15 PM.
Rochester Junction parking area, Plains Road & Junction Road, Honeyoye Falls, NY.
Paddle - Chemung River
This is a new paddle for us. We will have a guided paddle trip on the beautiful Chemung River. We will be paddling for about 2 hours, stopping for lunch and then continuing to our take out.
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Where: Meet at Bottcher's Landing off the South Corning Road, or Route 10, in Big Flats. The nearly 7 mile trip will end at the Grove Street Boat Launch at the dead end of Grove Street in downtown Elmira. The road goes over the grass flood levee. Both launches have ample room for parking.
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Procedure: Unload our boats and equipment at Bottcher's. Drive several vehicles to Grove Street, drop them off, and return to Bottcher's. We hope to be on the water by 10:30 a.m. At the end of the trip, we will drive paddlers, who left their vehicles at Bottcher's, back to Bottcher's to get their vehicles.
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Guides: Jim Pfiffer, certified river guide with over 50 years of experience, co-founder, and first executive director of Chemung River Friends. An assistant guide, TBD, will paddle sweep. A third guide…
Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Paddling. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: B-. Leader: Wendy Stevenson, Jim Culver. Contact Phone: (585) 991-8569. Contact Email: wsteven@frontiernet.net.
Monday, June 2, 2025, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
Bottcher's Landing - Big Flats.
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, June 4, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Women's Hike-Turning Point Park from Charlotte Beach
We will hike from the Charlotte Beach Parking lot along the Genesee River to Turning Point Park.for our last hike of this season. We will hike approx. 4 miles for 2 hours. This is a flat hike. Please bring water.
We will end with a potluck picnic at Charlotte Beach. Please bring a dish to share and we will close out a great hiking season with many new and old friends.
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We will resume hikes in Sept. after summer adventures.
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43.25715845351816, -77.60723125699899.
Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Hiking. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: C. Leader: Jill Nichols. Contact Phone: 585-738-8386. Contact Email: jillbnichols@gmail.com.
Thursday, June 5, 2025, 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM.
Park in the large lot at Charlotte Beach.at 1 Beach Avenue.
43.25715845351816, -77.60723125699899.
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 mid afternoon. Optional group stop for ice cream at The Pit Stop before heading home.
Region: Finger Lakes Region. Type: Volunteer Opportunities. Trip rating: N/R. Leader: Bruce Thayer. Contact Phone: 5857438470. Contact Email: brucethayer@rochester.rr.com.
Saturday, June 7, 2025.
Carpool from Lowes Marketplace/Henrietta - 7:45am
Meet at Kanakadea Park - 9:00am.
Paddle - Irondequoit Creek
LaSalle Park - 1080 Empire Blvd, Webster, NY,
across from Bay Creek Paddlers,
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This is a lovely paddle up through the creek. It is very pretty, lot's of birds, flowers etc. It is not a difficult paddle at all. We'll paddle as far as our time allotment will allow.
Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Paddling. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: C+. Leader: Marcia Barrett, Deb Jahn. Contact Phone: 585 732 9254. Contact Email: jembsmom@gmail.com.
Monday, June 9, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Empire Blvd across from Bay Creek Paddlers.
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, June 11, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Genesee Valley Region.
26th Annual ADK Outdoor Expo
Celebrate the great outdoors with ADK-GVC!
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On June 14th, 2025, we will host our 26th 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: https://adk-gvc.org/play/outdoor-expo-before/.
Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Events. Activity: Backpacking. Biking. Conservation. Cycling. Expo. Hiking. Paddling. Presentation. Skill workshop. Social. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: N/R. Special focus: Beginner. Family. New member. Senior. Young member. Leader: Sarah Mastro. Contact Phone: 3153233530. Contact Email: sarahspadaccini@gmail.com.
Saturday, June 14, 2025, 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. Paddle -Erie Canal, Palmyra
This is not a difficult paddle! I gave it a B rating because it is a longer paddle, but there are breaks and a longer lunch break!!
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We will launch at Park Drive in Palmyra, and paddle upstream (against the current, light current usually) on the Erie Canal towards Macedon. We will pass through Locks 29 and 30 before stopping at the canoe park in Macedon for a lunch break, appx. 5 miles. Bring whatever you want to eat and drink. There are rest rooms at the park, we think there are picnic tables. We will then return to Palmyra, again going back through the two lock, and if time permits, a short detour into the Ganargua Creek at the Palmyra Aqueduct. before returning to the cars in Palmyra. This will be about a 5 hour event!
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There is a nice ice cream parlor a few minutes east of our launch site that will keep Peg happy after the paddle (and hopefully many more folks!),
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From Rochester: Take Rt. 31 East to Palmyra, pass through the downtown area and turn left onto Throop St. and right…
Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Paddling. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: B-. Leader: Jim Culver, Peg Jacobs, Wendy Stevenson. Contact Phone: 315-719-2980. Contact Email: jc911sc@yahoo.com.
Monday, June 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Park Drive, Palmyra to Macedon and return.
Paddle - Sodus Bay
The launch onto Sodus Bay is a sandy beach, directly next to the Wayne County Sheriff sub-station. Large free parking lot, modern rest rooms. The bay can have heavy boat traffic so we'll hug the shoreline, counter clock-wise, likely circumventing the entire bay, taking a stand up break at the south end at Ridge Road. Optional extension of a 3rd hour onto Lake Ontario if conditions permit. Might want to bring a lunch. 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, June 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Sodus Point Beach Park
7958 Wickham Blvd.
Sodus Point, NY 14555.
Paddle - West River/Naples Creek Naples
This is always a nice paddle!!! We'll meet at the DEC parking lot at the south end of Canandaigua Lake (Rt. 21)....if you get to Naples you're way too far!!! We'll launch our boats and paddle along the end of the lake turning right into the west river....sometimes there is an eagle greeting us at this turn!! We'll paddle through this swampy area for an hour then turn back to our launch site.
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Those who would like - we'll lunch at "brats and brew" just up the hill from the lake and on your way home if coming from Rochester area.
Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Paddling. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: C+. Leader: peg Jacobs, Laurel Baker. Contact Phone: 585 730 9945. Contact Email: l.baker@frontiernet.net.
Monday, June 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
DEC parking lot - Woodville, Rt. 21 south end of Canandaigua Lake.
Paddle - Black creek at Churchville Park
This is always a really nice paddle!!! We'll launch our boats at the new launch site in the park - paddle to the left for an hour, then raft up for snacks and return to our put in.
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The entrance to the park is on the south side of the bridge - Park St. - it is across from a cemetery a left turn. Once on Park St. stay to the right and you'll see the park and the launch site over to your right.
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Sometimes folks bring a lunch and sit at the picnic tables to eat after the paddle - you're welcome to do this.
Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Paddling. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: C+. Leader: peg Jacobs, Deb Jahn. Contact Phone: 585 278 3938. Contact Email: debjahn@frontiernet.net.
Monday, June 30, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Churchville Park - Churchville, NY
101 N. Main St.
Paddle - Canandaigua Lake
Sandy beach launch on the scenic east side of the lake, around 6 minutes south of CMAC. We'll decide between going north or south depending on wind direction. Option to swim and have a picnic lunch upon our return. PDF required, hydration and sun protection recommended.
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.
Saturday, July 5, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Deep Run Park, Canandaigua.
For more info visit www.ontariocountyny.gov. Paddle - Owasco Flats
We will meet at the Bass Pro Shop in Auburn on Rt. 5&20 at 9:30 to caravan on to Owasco Flats. The drive from the Bass Pro to our launch site (at 2799 Fire Lane 1, Moravia, NY 13118,) will take an additional 28 minutes. The launch is primitive and can be a little muddy!!! There are NO facilities at the launch, however there is a marina close by should anyone want to make a pit stop before we depart down the river.'
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We will paddle south through Owasco preserve for approx 1 1/2 hours (approx 4.2 miles) or till we reach the island before the bridge going into Moravia. We'll stop for lunch there. If the water is too high we will look for an alternative spot for a llunch break. (Don't worry - we'll eat!! Esp if Peg is on the trip!!) After a short break we will return to the south end of Owasco Lake. I would anticipate the total mieage of the paddle to be in the range of 8 - 10 miles.
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Afterwards, those interested will stop at Reeses Dairy bar for ice cream (this is Peg's stop!!!),
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Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Paddling. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: C+. Leader: Jim Culver, Peg Jacobs, Marcia Barrett. Contact Phone: 315-719-2980. Contact Email: jc911sc@yahoo.com.
Monday, July 7, 2025, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
2799 fire lane 1, Mmoravia, NY 13118.
Paddle - Full Moon!!!
Weather permitting - we'll meet at the Canandaigua State Marina (620 S. Main St, Canandaigua) at 8:30PM to paddle out a bit into the lake and watch for the full moon to appear. Bring snacks to share as we raft up and watch for it's appearance. Bring drinks but not alcholic as this is an ADK event, and drinking and paddling really don't go together, along with drinking and driving home!!! It should be a lovely evening! Come hang out on the water with friends!!!
Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Paddling. Posted by: Finger Lakes Chapter. Trip rating: C+. Leader: Jim Culver, Laurel Baker. Contact Phone: 585 451 0103. Contact Email: l.baker@frontiernet.net.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
north end of Canandaigua Lake.
Paddle - Picnic
We're having our annual "paddling picnic" a bit early this year!! If the weather doesn't cooperate - we'll have later dates to reschedule.
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We'll meet at the boat launch at the north end of Hemlock Lake for a 10:00 paddle. Please be ready to launch your boat at 10:00, not just arriving!!! We'll paddle for about 2 hours then we'll meet at the park at the end of the lake (drive to) for a pot luck picnic. Hot dogs, rolls, drinks, paper products will be supplied. It's always fun to sit down together for a meal and we have the best cooks in the ADK I swear!!!
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The launch site is located at the north end of Hemlock lake. Drive through the Hamlet of Hemlock ( rt. 15A) and turn Right on Rex Hill Rd. Immediately lurn left on the boat launch rd....there's a sign. You'll travel along the lake for a bit before reaching the launch. You can drive down, unload your boat and then return to the parking lot.
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This is a nice paddle, no cottages along the lake - kinda like the ADK's!
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Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Paddling. Posted by: Genesee Valley Chapter. Trip rating: C+. Leader: peg Jacobs, Laurel Baker. Contact Phone: 585 730 9945. Contact Email: l.baker@frontiernet.net.
Monday, July 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
North end of Hemlock Lake.
Paddle - Conesus Lake
Use the address in your map app, not the park name. The small parking lot on your left going south is marked with a brown DEC sign that says Conesus Lake Fishing Access Site. We'll launch off a dock, paddling south to perhaps Long Point Park to stretch our legs before returning north. Might want to bring a picnic because of the distance. PDF required, hydration and sun protection recommended.
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.
Saturday, July 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
3480 Pebble Beach Road
Lakeville, NY 14480
near Vitale Park.
For more info visit exploregeneseevalley.com. Paddle - Sugar Creek
We will meet and launch from behind the FingerLakes Museum located near the intersection of Rt. 54A and Cr.29, behind the Branchport Fire Department located on Rt. 54A.. There are entrances off both 54A and cr 29. Drive BEHIND the barn to the boat launch, do not use the boat launch to the south of RT 54A unless you want to miss out on donut holes prior to the paddle......Peg will be with the donuts for sure!!!
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We will paddle south from the museum on Sugar Creek passing through the townsend Grady Wildlife Preserve exploring the marshlands while we make our way to the west branch of Keuka Lake, where we will paddle up the west side of the branch before returning on the east side and back into Sugar Creek. There are Porta Pottis at the museum as well as hiking trails. There is a section of Sugar Creek to paddle north of the museum that can also be explored if time permits, estimate this to be a 2 - 2 1/2 hour paddle. A good portion of the paddle will be on open water and subject to…
Region: Genesee Valley Region. Type: Chapter Outings. Activity: Paddling. Posted by: Finger Lakes Chapter. Trip rating: C+. Leader: Jim Culver, Wendy Stevenson. Contact Phone: 315-719-2980. Contact Email: jc911sc@yahoo.com.
Monday, July 28, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Branchport, NY FingerLakes Museun.