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Camillus Unique Area
Hike Rating: Level 1 C, Easy, ~4 miles,
Est Hike Time: 2-3 hours,
Map(s): DeLorme p. 60, Camillus Forest Unique Area Map,
Leader(s): Theresa J. Evans & Jay Evans 315-414-0431, tj_evans@verizon.net,
Please join us on a hike in this local unique area that meanders past fields and through mature woods. We should see many wild flowers in the forest area. We will be primarily walking the boundary trail, but we could explore other trails if group is so inclined. Please come prepared with proper footwear, hiking poles, if used, as well as water/snack. This area can be muddy in the spring, especially on the down slope!
Hosted By: Onondaga Chapter. Region: Central New York. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: C. Leader: Theresa Evans & Jay Evans. Leader Email: tj_evans@verizon.net. Leader Phone #: 315-414-0431. Mileage: 4. Elevation Gain: 500 feet. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Upstate University Hospital, 750 E. Adams St. Syracuse, NY 13210, 315-464-5540. Nearest Park Ranger/Dispatch Number: Call 911 immediately for the fastest response. For non-emergency search and rescue situations, to report a wildfire, or to reach a Forest Ranger directly, call 833-NYS-RANGERS (833-697-7264).
Sunday, May 3, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Meeting Place: 6185-6195 Thompson Road, Camillus, NY 13031, Note: Parking area has been enlarged to accommodate more vehicles, but it is a popular location.
Stone Quarry Hill Art Park
Hike Rating: Level 1 C+, Fairly Easy, approx. 4 miles up and back, plus walking around the art park,
Est Hike Time: 3+ hours,
Long Distance Trail: NCT100,
R/T Drive: 6 miles from Caz. Lake parking,
Map(s): DeLorme p. 61,
Leader(s): Sigi Schwinge, sigischwinge@aol.com; Theresa Evans , tj_evans@verizon.net, 315-414-043,
We'll hike up from parking at Chenango St. in Cazenovia to the Art Park. We can then tour the grounds while looking at the various sculptures, and take a snack break at the gazebo, & then walk back down to the parking lot. Bring a sun hat, water and snack.
Hosted By: Onondaga Chapter. Region: Central New York. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: C+. Leader: Theresa Evans & Sigi Schwinge. Leader Email: tj_evans@verizon.net. Leader Phone #: 315-414-0431. Mileage: 4. Elevation Gain: 440 feet. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Upstate University Hospital, 750 E. Adams St. Syracuse, NY 13210, 315-464-5540. Nearest Park Ranger/Dispatch Number: Call 911 immediately for the fastest response. For non-emergency search and rescue situations, to report a wildfire, or to reach a Forest Ranger directly, call 833-NYS-RANGERS (833-697-7264).
Monday, May 4, 2026, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Meeting Places: 8:30 AM at DeWitt Wegmans Park-n-Ride (in front of Hobby Lobby)
9:00 AM at Caz. Lake Parking, or
9:20 AM at the Chenango St. trailhead (Link Trail) in Cazenovia.
Please let leaders know if meeting at one of the alternatives.
9294 Wednesday Trail Maintenance
We will be doing maintenance on a section of the Finger Lakes Trail and North Country Trail on FLT-O1, O2, M21 or M22 (our adopted section). Our chapter currently maintains 72 miles on the FLT and lean-tos. Fifty-Seven miles are concurrent with the NCT. No special skills are required just a genuine desire to ensure that our trails are clear and blazed for all hikers to enjoy. Bring a pair of work gloves, personal hand tools, water, lunch and wear appropriate clothing.
Hosted By: Onondaga Chapter. Region: Central New York. Activity Category: Hiking. Trail Work/Conservation. Trip rating: C+. Leader: Dick Frio. Leader Email: richardfriood@hotmail.com. Leader Phone #: 315-679-0622. Mileage: 6 miles round-trip. Elevation Gain: 500'. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Upstate University Hospital 750 E Adams St, Syracuse, NY 13210, (315) 464-5540. Nearest Park Ranger/Dispatch Number: For emergencies involving a lost or injured hiker in New York State, call 911 immediately for the fastest response. For non-emergency search and rescue situations, to report a wildfire, or to reach a Forest Ranger directly, call 833-NYS-RANGERS (833-697-7264).
Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Meeting Place: DeWitt Wegmans Park-n-Ride (in front of Hobby Lobby)
6797 E Genesee St, Fayetteville, NY 13066.
9296 Onondaga Lake Park - Mother's Day
Easy, flat walk along the lake on Mother's Day to enjoy spring. Come and enjoy the day so bring your mother. Contact leader at least one day in advance to confirm meeting location and time and please call before 8 pm.
Hosted By: Onondaga Chapter. Region: Central New York. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: C. Leader: Brenda Veilleux. Leader Email: bmveilleux@gmail.com. Leader Phone #: 315-463-9103. Mileage: < 5 miles round trip. Elevation Gain: 0. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Upstate University Hospital
750 E Adams St, Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 464-5540. Nearest Park Ranger/Dispatch Number: Dial 911 for emergency. To report incident contact park ranger at parkrangerspolice@ongov.net.
Sunday, May 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Onondaga Lake Park
106 Lake Dr
Liverpool, NY.
Chaumount Barrens Hike
Hike Rating: Level 1 C, Easy, 2 miles approximately.
Est Hike Time: 2-3 hours,
R/T Drive: 150 miles,
Map(s): DeLorme p. 25,
Leader(s): Kathy Disque, 315-656-3383, kathydisque@yahoo.com; Theresa Evans 315-414-0431, tj_evans@verizon.net;
Hike the unique Alvar landscape at this Nature Conservancy property in northern New York. There are many unusual flowers that bloom in this area, the yellow orchids and prairie smoke should be in bloom. We will hike slowly with many opportunities to explore the area and take pictures. We also usually have lunch afterwards at a nice picnic area at the trailhead, but we may have a surprise for those who join us this time! Please come and join us for a spring walk & talk!
Hosted By: Onondaga Chapter. Region: Central New York. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: C. Leader: Theresa Evans & Kathy Disque. Leader Email: tj_evans@verizon.net. Leader Phone #: 315-414-0431. Mileage: 2. Elevation Gain: 20 feet. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Samaritan Medical Center
830 Washington St. Watertown, NY. 13601
315-785-4000. Nearest Park Ranger/Dispatch Number: Call 911 immediately for the fastest response. For non-emergency search and rescue situations, to report a wildfire, or to reach a Forest Ranger directly, call 833-NYS-RANGERS (833-697-7264).
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
Meeting Place at 10:00 AM: Brewerton Park & Ride Lot, 5594 Kathan Rd, Brewerton, NY.
Directions: Exit 31 off of Rt 81, Head west on Bartell Rd from the 81 off ramp and then immediate right on Kathan Rd (lot is on the right).
Please RSVP!
9299 Tirrell Pond Backpack
Let’s take a walk to picturesque Tirrell Pond on the flank of Blue Mountain in the Blue Mountain Wild Forest. We will spend the night at the Tirrell Pond lean-to on the shore of Tirrell Pond and return to the car the following day. Must contact trip leader by phone to review the equipment requirements and other trip details.
Hosted By: Onondaga Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - Central Region. Activity Category: Backpacking. Trip rating: B. Leader: Jim Bristol. Leader Email: jim.bristol@twcny.rr.com. Leader Phone #: 315-935-3623. Mileage: 7 miles round-trip. Elevation Gain: 650'. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Adirondack Medical Center (Saranac Lake)
2233 State Route 86, Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Emergency Department (Direct): (518) 897-2744. Nearest Park Ranger/Dispatch Number: For emergencies involving a lost or injured hiker in New York State, call 911 immediately for the fastest response. For non-emergency search and rescue situations, to report a wildfire, or to reach a Forest Ranger directly, call 833-NYS-RANGERS (833-697-7264).
Saturday, May 30, 2026 – Sunday, May 31, 2026.
Tirrell Pond, Blue Mountain Wild Forest
Delorme p. 37
Meet: 7:00 AM at 115 Belle Terrace, North Syracuse, NY 13212.
Return To Rome Sand Plains
Est Hike Time: 2-3 hours,
R/T Drive: 100 miles,
Map(s): DeLorme p. 48,
Leader(s): Theresa J. Evans 315-414-0431, tj_evans@verizon.net; Kathy Disque 315-656-3383, kathydisque@yahoo.com,
Join us for a walk on some of the trails in this unique area of Rome. Hopefully, we will be blessed with sunshine and not a torrential shower as last year. We start at the usual trailhead for Wood Creek/Sand Dune Trails. The lupines should be in bloom. We will explore other trails that are close to this primary area. Please call or email leader (s) if plan to attend. There is parking at Hogsback Road, but it is limited. Bring lunch/snack, appropriate footwear and poles, if used.
Hosted By: Onondaga Chapter. Region: Central New York. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: C. Leader: Theresa Evans & Kathy Disque. Leader Email: tj_evans@verizon.net. Leader Phone #: 315-414-0431. Mileage: 4. Elevation Gain: 20 feet. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Rome Health
1500 N. James St.
Rome, NY 13440
Ph# 315-338-7000. Nearest Park Ranger/Dispatch Number: Call 911 immediately for the fastest response. For non-emergency search and rescue situations, to report a wildfire, or to reach a Forest Ranger directly, call 833-NYS-RANGERS (833-697-7264).
Sunday, May 31, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Meeting Place at 10:00 AM : Thruway Exit 34 (Canastota). Please RSVP.
Hemlock Glen - Morgan Hill State Forest
An amazing 3.2-mile loop of the North Country Trail located within Hemlock Glen in Morgan Hill State Forest. This hike takes you along Hemlock Glen as you ascend Morgan Hill and is one of the best of the North Country National Scenic Trail in New York. The hike features Hemlock Glen, numerous small waterfalls, Hemlock Lean To, and Shackam Brook. This hike begins at Shackham Road, and you'll descend into a camping area next to Shackham Brook. The brook is crossed on a footbridge, and the trail crosses a small stream before beginning to ascend. The trail turns away from Shackham Brook and now enters the numerous small waterfalls of the scenic Hemlock Glen, which will be on your right as you ascend. We will take a break at the lean-to and continue up to Morgan Hill Road. We will then retrace our steps back to Shackham Road.
Hosted By: Onondaga Chapter. Region: Central New York. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: B. Leader: Melanie Stevens. Leader Email: msteve39@gmail.com. Leader Phone #: 315-278-2787. Mileage: 3.2. Elevation Gain: 764 ft. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Upstate or Crouse Emergency Room in Syracuse.
Sunday, July 26, 2026.
From Apulia, take NY 91 south past the Tinker Falls parking area and then turn left on Shackham Road. Drive about 0.5 miles to the crossing of the North Country Trail. This is the "southern" tailhead of the two NCT crossings of Shackham Road.