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THREE DAY BACKPACKING TRIP on the Finger Lakes Trail.
Come join Leslie Salathe and Brian Monckton for a 21.9 mile backpack over three days and two nights through the gently rolling hills of Allegany State Park. Following the Finger Lakes Trail, we will start from the north at the Bay State Road trailhead (not too far from the Red House park entrance) and head south toward our eventual trip terminus at PA Route 346. Day one is the longest day with a hike of 8.5 miles to the Stony Brook lean-to where we will spend the night while overlooking beautiful Stony Brook. Plenty of time to enjoy breakfast in camp the next morning, day 2 will take us 6.2 miles to the Willis Creek lean-to for another night enjoying the company and the sounds of Willis Creek. The morning of day 3 brings a 7.2 mile hike - leaving the park along the way and crossing a titch into Pennsylvania - to the trailhead at PA Route 346. 2 hours (or less!) from just about anywhere in WNY, easy access ---- come join us! Contact Leslie at lesliesalathe@live.com or Brian at bkmonckton@gmail.com…
Hosted By: Niagara Frontier Chapter. Region: Genesee Valley Region. Activity Category: Backpacking. Trip rating: A. Leader: Brian Monckton and Leslie Salathe. Leader Email: bkmonckton@gmail.com. Leader Phone #: 585-993-0996. Mileage: 22. Elevation Gain: 3,200 total, 1,300 max per day. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Salamanca Health Center
4039 US 291N
Salamanca, NY 14779
716-945-0361. Nearest Park Ranger/Dispatch Number: 716-379-6919.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 – Friday, July 17, 2026.
Section hike of the Finger Lakes Trail through Allegany State Park.
Scoby Dam Park Hike
Scoby Dam Park Hike, Saturday- July 18 th - 10 AM, Join Conservation History Hike #1. An easy hike along a gravel path that travels from, the historic hydroelectric facility and 30’ high dam, along the Cattaraugus County Creek, shoreline to the Route 219 bridge soaring overhead. This is an in and out trail for a total, of 1.5 miles. There are views of the dam and the creek above and below the dam. ADK, advocated for paddle access at this site. It is a popular steel head fishing area. Afterwards we can check out a short section of the Erie Cattaraugus Rail Trail in the, nearby Village of Springville. Bring water and a snack. Meet at the dam parking lot, https://www3.erie.gov/parks/scoby-dam and Google Map Scoby Dam Park. Lynn Kenney, Contact Lynn if interested in carpooling. Sign up via 716-361-6172(c) or email Lynn Kenney.
Hosted By: Niagara Frontier Chapter. Region: Western New York. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: C. Leader: Lynn Kenney. Leader Email: woodthrush3@hotmail.com. Leader Phone #: 716-361-6172. Mileage: 1.5 plus an additional short hike if folks wish. Elevation Gain: 50 ft. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Bertram Chaffee Hospital
224 E. Main St. Springville, NY14141
716-592-2871. Nearest Park Ranger/Dispatch Number: n/a.
Saturday, July 18, 2026.
Scoby Dam parking lot.
ADK Conservation Meeting
Call Lynn Kenney to verify location of Conservation Meeting 716-825-7329.
Hosted By: Niagara Frontier Chapter.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Julia Boyer Reinstein Library, 1030 Losson Rd, Buffalo, NY 14227, USA.
Camping at Lake Harris and Santanoni/Panther Day Hike
Leslie Salathe and I have booked a couple of camping sites at Lake Harris Campground for the nights of August 5 and 6. This campground is located near the Upper Works trailhead to the High Peaks area of ADK and will serve as a launch point to hike both Santanoni and Panther peaks on the 6th. Depending upon the route, this day hike will be between 10.5 miles and 11.5 miles with a "Difficult" rating - regardless of the route. Group size is capped at 8. Any interested hikers must register with the trip leader in advance.
Hosted By: Niagara Frontier Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - High Peaks Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: A. Leader: Brian Monckton and Leslie Salathe. Leader Email: bkmonckton@gmail.com. Leader Phone #: 585-993-0996. Mileage: 10.5. Elevation Gain: 3,300. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Newcomb Health Center
4 Santanoni Drive, Newcomb, New York
(518) 582-2991. Nearest Park Ranger/Dispatch Number: 518-897-1358.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 – Friday, August 7, 2026.
Lake Harris State Campground, Newcomb NY.
CANCELLED - ADK General Membership Meeting
No General membership meeting during June, July and August. See website for program and education topic.
Hosted By: Niagara Frontier Chapter.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
ADK Conservation Meeting
Call Lynn Kenney to verify location of Conservation Meeting 716-825-7329.
Hosted By: Niagara Frontier Chapter.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Julia Boyer Reinstein Library, 1030 Losson Rd, Buffalo, NY 14227, USA.
ADK General Membership Meeting
No General membership meeting during June, July and August. See website for program and education topic.
Hosted By: Niagara Frontier Chapter.
Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Amherst Community Church, 77 Washington Hwy, Buffalo, NY 14226, USA.
ADK Conservation Meeting
Call Lynn Kenney to verify location of Conservation Meeting 716-825-7329.
Hosted By: Niagara Frontier Chapter.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Julia Boyer Reinstein Library, 1030 Losson Rd, Buffalo, NY 14227, USA.
ADK General Membership Meeting
No General membership meeting during June, July and August. See website for program and education topic.
Hosted By: Niagara Frontier Chapter.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Amherst Community Church, 77 Washington Hwy, Buffalo, NY 14226, USA.