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Buck Mtn Hike, Kattskill Bay
October 22: Buck Mtn Hike, Kattskill Bay, NY, Leader: Lynn Butterworth, ADK Rating: Leader Level 2, B+ / Moderately Strenuous, Duration 4-5 hours, 6.3 miles Limit: 15, Description: Buck Mountain is always a crowd pleaser! On this hike, we will climb 2000’ of elevation over 3 miles. The first mile is on a primarily wide trail with a slight grade with a stream crossing. The ascent through mile 2 becomes steeper and includes a few easy stream crossings. The last .7 mile is steep, but the reward is a 270 degree view of Lake George—Million Dollar Beach to the south, Bolton Landing to the west and the Narrows and the Tongue Mtn Range to the north. Meeting Time / Place: 9:00 AM Buck Mtn Trailhead, 1750 Pilot Knob Rd, Kattskill Bay, NY 12844, Contact: Lynn 518. 240. 6162 or rendiandbutter@gmail.com If cancellation is necessary, an email will be sent at 6:00 AM the day of the outing. Medical: Warrensburg Health Center, 3767 Main St. Warrensburg 518. 623. 2844.
Hosted By: Cold River Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - Lake George Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: B+. Leader: Lynn Butterworth. Leader Email: rendiandbutter@gmail.com. Mileage: 6.3. Elevation Gain: 2000. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Medical: Warrensburg Health Center, 3767 Main St. Warrensburg 518. 623. 2844. Nearest Park Ranger/Dispatch Number: 518-891-0235.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Kattskill Bay, Lake George.
Hike Stonewall Trail, part of Moreau Lake State Park
October 22: Hike Stonewall Trail, part of Moreau Lake State Park, Lake Lucerne, Leaders: Karen and Richard Wang, ADK Rating: 1,C Easy, Duration: 3.2 miles, 2.5 hours, 419ft. elevation change Limit: 15, Description: The Stonewall Trail is a "path less taken" loop trail through a lovely forest and along the Hudson River. It's a peaceful place with some ups and downs that are not steep and it is part of the Gateway 8 Challenge. We'll stop for a snack near the river as we walk this trail. Meeting time and place: 9:30AM at the trailhead on Hawk Road. Directions: From Northway Exit 18 turn west off the exit and continue on Corinth Rd./Call St. until you reach Hawk Road. Turn left onto Hawk Rd. (this is a dirt road) and park in the designated parking lot which is about 1/2 mile in. Contact: kreissigwang@yahoo.com or text/call 518-380-3303, Medical: Moreau Family Health, 1299 Route 9, Gansevoort, NY 12831, 518-761-6961.
Hosted By: Cold River Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - Lake George Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: C. Leader: Karen and Richard Wang. Leader Email: kreissigwang@yahoo.com. Mileage: 3.2. Elevation Gain: 419. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Medical: Moreau Family Health, 1299 Route 9, Gansevoort, NY 12831, 518-761-6961. Nearest Park Ranger/Dispatch Number: 518-891-0235.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Lake Lucerne.
Tirrell Pond Through Hike
Hike Tirrell Pond, Thursday, October 29⋅9:30am – 3:00pm, Thursday October 29, Tirrell Pond Through Hike, Leader: Matt Schwab, ADK Leader Level 2 (Rating 2B, Moderate) 8 Miles, 500 ft elevation gain, Duration: 5 hours Limit: 10, Description - This 8-mile hike is a pleasant walk in the woods, partially along the Northville-Placid Trail, with stunning views of Tirrell Pond along the way. We will start at the trailhead for Blue Mountain, after leaving a car at the Lake Durant Campground where the hike ends. Our route heads east, rising gently and then dropping about 400 feet to Tirrell Pond. There are two leantos on the pond, each with nice beaches, and a great view of the cliffs on Tirrell Mountain. From the south end of the pond the trail rises and falls over small hills, skirting O’Neill Flow before arriving at Lake Durant. The overall elevation change is downhill, as we will start at 2200 ft and end at 1800 ft. Meeting Time/Place: Meet at 9:30 am at the Indian Lake Tavern parking area or 10:00 am at the…
Hosted By: Cold River Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - Central Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: B. Leader: Matt Schwab. Leader Email: mschwab205@gmail.com. Mileage: 8. Elevation Gain: 500. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Medical: Canton-Potsdam Hospital, 50 Leroy St, Potsdam NY 13676 (315) 265-3300. Nearest Park Ranger/Dispatch Number: 518-891-0235.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Trailhead for Blue Mountain and Lake Durant Campground (leave car for through hike).
Hike Wardsboro Road
October 29: Wardsboro Road Hike, Town of Bolton/Hague, Leader: Brendan Hanley, Level: Easy ADK Rating: Leader Level 1, C (Easy), Duration: 3 Hours Limit: 10, Description: During much of the nineteenth century the Wardsboro Road connected the north and south basins of Lake George on the west side of the lake. The road, named for the once “thriving” farming community of Wardsboro, ran (and portions/remnants still run) for 7 miles between upland Hague and Bolton). By the 1920’s most of the residents of Wardsboro had either moved away or died out (along with the community itself). I plan to confine this fall’s outing to a 4 to 5 mile (total out and back) exploration of the southern portion of the Wardsboro Road, including the historic Wardsboro Cemetery. Hopefully other evidence of the abandoned community (cellar holes/stone walls) can also be located. The hike will not include any significant/extended elevation gain. Meeting Place/Time: Meet at 9:30AM at a place to be determined near Bolton Landing. Contact:…
Hosted By: Cold River Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - Lake George Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: C. Leader: Brendan Hanley. Leader Email: thehanleys@frontiernet.net. Mileage: 5. Elevation Gain: 200. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Medical: Warrensburg Health Center, 3767 Main St. Warrensburg 518. 623. 2844.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
North Bolton, contact leader for specifics.
OK Slip Falls Hike
December 3: OK Slip Falls Hike, ADK Rating Leader Level 2 B: Tracey Donaldson, Duration: 4 to 5 hours, 6.4 miles, elevation gain 975, Limit 10, Description: Hike to one of the highest waterfalls in the Adirondacks. This is a nice trail on rolling terrain through the forest. Meeting Time / Place: 9:30 at Tops in North Creek, or at the parking lot for the trailhead at 9:50. The parking area is labeled Hudson Gorge Wilderness Area on the left side of Route 28, about 10 miles north of North Creek. Contact: Tracey at traceydonaldson0710@gmail.com or 845-464-5177, If cancellation is necessary, an email will be sent by 6:00 AM the day of the outing. Medical: Hudson Headwaters Health Center, 126 Ski Bowl Road, North Creek, NY 518-251-2541.
Hosted By: Cold River Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - Central Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: B. Leader: Tracey Donaldson. Leader Email: traceydonaldson0710@gmail.com. Mileage: 6.4. Elevation Gain: 975. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Medical: Hudson Headwaters Health Center, 126 Ski Bowl Road, North Creek, NY 518-251-2541. Nearest Park Ranger/Dispatch Number: 518-408-5850.
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM.
Trailhead Hudson Gorge Wilderness.
potluck & meeting
annual meeting.
Hosted By: Cold River Chapter. Event Type: Meetings. Leader Email: nkinderteach@hotmail.com.
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Garnet Hill Lodge.
Ski into Great Camp Santanoni
December !7: Ski into Great Camp Santanoni, Leader: Marti Townley, ADK Rating: Leader Level 2, B (advanced beginner / intermediate ski Level), Duration: 5 hours, 10 miles Limit: 15, Description: This is a traditional first ski of the year into Great Camp Santanoni on Newcomb Lake. There are a few hills to negotiate but you are on a road most of the way. Meeting time / Place: 8:30 am Black Bear in Pottersville or 9:30 at the trailhead Drive through the town of Newcomb on rt 28N if coming from the south. Look for a sign on the right for Great Camp Santanoni. Contact: Marti Townley mdksshea@aol.com 518-301-3712, Medical: Newcomb Health Center, 4 Santanoni Drive, Newcomb NY , 518-582-2991.
Hosted By: Cold River Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - Central Region. Activity Category: Cross Country Skiing. Trip rating: B. Leader: Marti Townley. Leader Email: mdksshea@aol.com. Mileage: 10. Elevation Gain: 708. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Medical: Newcomb Health Center, 4 Santanoni Drive, Newcomb NY , 518-582-2991. Nearest Park Ranger/Dispatch Number: 518-408-5850.
Thursday, December 17, 2026, 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM.
Great Camp Santanoni, Newcomb.
Mt. Van Hoevenberg X – C Ski, Lake Placid
Thursday, December 31: Mt. Van Hoevenberg X – C Ski, Lake Placid
**If there is no snow, this outing will be replaced with a moderately rated hike.
Leader: Lynn Butterworth, ADK Rating: Leader Level 1, C (Easy) Skiing for all abilities! Duration 3 - 5 hours Limit: 15, Description: LET IT SNOW! LET IT SNOW! LET IT SNOW! The Mt Van Hoevenberg
Olympic Ski Center boasts 55+ kilometers of beautiful, groomed trails, offering easy to
expert skiing conditions. We will break into groups based on ability. If you are brand
new to skiing, Mt. Van Ho offers rental equipment with a lesson for $65. We can all
meet for a lunch break in the lodge at noon before heading back out for an afternoon of
more skiing. Bring your own lunch, or you can purchase lunch at the lodge. A one-day
adult ski pass is $32, ages 65 – 69 $28, or ages 70+ $24.
Meeting Time / Place: 10:00 AM at Mt Van Hoevenberg ski center, upstairs
31 Van Hoevenberg Way, Lake Placid, NY 12946
Contact: Lynn at rendiandbutter@gmail.com or 518. 240. 6162
If…
Hosted By: Cold River Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - High Peaks Region. Activity Category: Cross Country Skiing. Trip rating: B. Leader: Lynn Butterworth. Leader Email: rendiandbutter@gmail.com. Mileage: Mixed Trails. Elevation Gain: Mixed Trails. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Medical: Lake Placid Health Center, 203 Old Military Rd. Lake Placid 12946
518. 523. 1717. Nearest Park Ranger/Dispatch Number: 518-408-5850.
Thursday, December 31, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Van Hoevenberg Ski Center.