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Paddle Church and Osgood Ponds
A leisurely flatwater paddle around the connected Church and Osgood Ponds. Osgood Pond (500 acres) is a quiet, peaceful pond complete with its own bald eagle nest. We will also paddle past White Pine Camp (a great camp and Calvin Coolidge’s 1928 summer White House) with an iconic Japanese Tea House on the way to the outlet and the start of the Osgood River. Between Church Pond and Osgood Pond, we will travel through two unique hand dug canals. Anticipated distance 4 to 6 miles.
Hosted By: Cold River Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - Central Region. Activity Category: Paddling. Trip rating: C+. Leader: Tom Meyering. Leader Email: Remy12603@gmail.com. Mileage: 5 rt. Elevation Gain: na. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: AMC Saranac, 2233 NY Route 86, Saranac Lake, 518-891-4141.
Monday, July 6, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Details for launch on Church Pond, Paul Smiths to registrants.
Hike, Swede Mountain Fire Tower
Celebrate 25 years of ADK’s Fire Tower Challenge by enjoying the views of the Swede Mountain Fire Tower in Hague. This 2.1-mile out-and-back hike takes us to a 47 ft. fire tower that Warren County purchased in 1995 and installed in its current location in 2021. From the fire tower, you will have views of Gore & Crane Mountains and Brant Lake. We can have lunch or a snack at the summit. There are a few steep sections and 7 flights of wooden stairs to the top of the fire tower. To share your pictures, stories, and audio files of fire tower hikes, send them to: firetower@adk-gfs.org.
Hosted By: Cold River Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - Lake George Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: C. Leader: Peggy Carol. Leader Email: peggycarrol281@gmail.com. Mileage: 2.1 rt. Elevation Gain: 260'. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Moses Ludington Hospital, Ticonderoga (518) 585-2831.
Thursday, July 9, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Meet at 10 AM at the parking area on Route 8, 11 miles east of Brant Lake and 5.5 miles west of Hague. If you wish to carpool, meet behind the Town of Horicon offices at 9:40 and notify Peggy that you will carpool.
Paddle, Utowana to the Marion
We will navigate the Utowana Lake before heading into the scenic winding Marion River. On the Marion we will have a .4 mile carry (the historic Marion River Carry) which is along a former railbed that William West Durant built in 1889. The rail line which at 1320 yards was the shortest in the United States was in operation until 1929 carrying tourist between steamboats and a country club in Blue Mountain Lake. The carry is to bypass shallow areas and rapids before we connect to the lower navigable portion of the river. After a lunch break, we will then return the way we came.
Hosted By: Cold River Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - Central Region. Activity Category: Paddling. Trip rating: C. Leader: Shannon Andersen. Leader Email: theandersenson3385@yahoo.com. Mileage: 4.5 rt. Elevation Gain: na. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: MVHS Medical Group - Town of Webb Medical Group, 114 South Shore Rd. Old Forge 315-369-6619.
Thursday, July 9, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
the pull off on Route 28 for Utowana Lake. Be ready to paddle at 10AM.
Hike Meade Mt. & Beckman Mt.
This hike begins with a steep climb on a Woods Rd, leading to two adjacent summits. There are plenty of views along the way, including Gore, Hadley, Loon Lake and Pharaoh Mt. This hike is part of the Chester Challenge.
Hosted By: Cold River Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - Lake George Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: C. Leader: Rich Salz. Leader Email: richsalz10@gmail.com. Mileage: 1.8. Elevation Gain: 590. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Hudson Headwaters, 3767 Main St. Warrensburg, (518-623-2844).
Thursday, July 16, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
9:00 am at the trailhead parking lot on Igerna Rd. From Route 9, go west on Igerna Rd. for 0.8 miles. Parking lot is on the left.
Hike/Tour of Minerva Cemeteries
this tour is called Voices from the Past. I will be assisted by Sharon Stone of the Minerva Historical Society. We will view graves of founders and developers of Minerva, woodsmen and lodge keepers and others those who contributed to the area.
Walking on sacred ground can be rough and insects are a concern so plan accordingly.
Hosted By: Cold River Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - Central Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: C. Leader: Kate McCormick. Leader Email: kag35@icloud.com. Mileage: 2 rt. Elevation Gain: na. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: North Creek Health Center, 126 Ski Bowl Rd, North Creek, 12853, (518) 251-2541.
Thursday, July 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Minerva Community Center Lower parking lot. 10 am.
Paddle, Kushaqua Lake
This Lake is adjacent to most of the Buck Pond Campground, with a couple of campsites and two inholdings on this lake. There are numerous small bays to explore on this 380-acre lake. It connects with Rainbow Lake. Both are parts of the North Branch of the Saranac River drainage.
Directions: North on Rt. 3, seven miles from Saranac Lake to Bloomingdale. North seven miles on Oregon Plains Rd. & Rt. 60 (Gabriels-Onchiota Rd.) to Onchiota. Right on Gabriels-Onchiota Rd. (@ The Store) 0.4 miles to campground entrance. 0.7 miles to registration hut. 0.3 straight to launch.
Meeting time/place: 10:00 Buck Pond campground launch to Kushaqua Lake.
Hosted By: Cold River Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - Lake George Region. Activity Category: Paddling. Trip rating: C. Leader: Walt Nelson. Leader Email: wnn1cornell@gmail.com. Mileage: 4 rt. Elevation Gain: na. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: AMC Saranac 2233 NY-86, Saranac Lake, 12983, (518) 891-4141.
Thursday, July 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
North on Rt. 3 seven miles from Saranac Lake to Bloomingdale. North seven miles on Oregon Plains Rd. & Rt. 60 (Gabriels-Onchiota Rd.) to Onchiota. Right on Gabriels-Onchiota Rd. (@ The Store) 0.4 miles to campground entrance. 0.7 miles to registration.
Paddle Moose River
A one-way paddle on the Moose River in Old Forge. Paddle will start at the Carter Road bridge (near the outlet of Rondaxe Lake) and end at the North Street bridge in Old Forge. Paddlers will meet and unload their watercraft at the Carter Road bridge at 9:30 AM. We will drive our vehicles to the end point at the North Street bridge in Old Forge (approx. 6 miles) and then carpool back to the Carter Road bridge to start our paddle at approximately 10:30 AM. This time of year can still be buggy, so be prepared with bug hats and repellent. We will stop at one of the many sandy beaches to stretch and have a snack or early lunch at the mid-point.
Directions to the starting point at Carter Road bridge: Take Rondaxe Road/Route 93 off Route 28 south of Inlet and north of Old Forge. There are prominent signs for Rondaxe Mountain/Bald Mountain and Adirondack Woodcraft Camps. Take Rondaxe Road/Route 93 for approximately 2 miles until you pass West Lake on your left. Immediately after seeing West Lake, take a right…
Hosted By: Cold River Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - Central Region. Activity Category: Paddling. Trip rating: C. Leader: Jocelen Pearson. Leader Email: jocelenpearson@verizon.net. Mileage: 5 mi P-2-P. Elevation Gain: na. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: MVHS Medical Group - Town of Webb Medical Group, 114 South Shore Rd. Old Forge, 315-369-6619.
Monday, July 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Meet 9:30 AM at Carter Road bridge to unload watercraft and transport cars to the end point at the North Street bridge in Old Forge. Once cars have been parked at the end point, we will carpool back to the Carter Road bridge to begin our paddle @10:30.
Hike Phelps Mountain
This 9-mile out and back hike from Heart Lake will take us to the summit of Phelps Mountain (4,160 ft), the 32nd highest peak in the Adirondacks, with elevation gain of 1,990’. After a fairly easy 2.3 mile walk to Marcy Dam (which ends with stunning views of Avalanche Pass and the MacIntyre Range) we’ll continue 2.1 miles on moderate to steep grades to the summit of Phelps, which has expansive views of Mount Marcy and other High Peaks. Our 4.5 mile return hike will retrace our steps.
Hosted By: Cold River Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - High Peaks Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: B+. Leader: Matt Schwab. Leader Email: mschwab205@gmail.com. Mileage: 9 rt. Elevation Gain: 1990'. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Lake Placid Health Center, 203 Old Military Road, Lake Placid, NY 12946, (518) 523-1717.
Thursday, July 23, 2026, 9:15 AM – 3:15 PM.
Meet at 8:00AM at the Black Bear in Pottersville or 9:15 at the Adirondack Loj at Heart Lake (Parking for a fee). Bring a snack or lunch for the summit.
Hike/Tour of Minerva Cemeteries
This tour is called Voices from the Past. I will be assisted by Sharon Stone of the Minerva Historical Society. We will view the graves of founders and developers of Minerva, woodsmen and lodge keepers, and others who contributed to the area.
Walking on sacred ground can be rough, and insects are a concern, so plan accordingly.
Hosted By: Cold River Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - Central Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: C. Leader: Kate McCormick. Leader Email: kag35@icloud.com. Mileage: 2 rt. Elevation Gain: 50'. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: North Creek Health Center, 126 Ski Bowl Rd, North Creek, 12853, (518) 251-2541.
Thursday, July 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Paddle Fall Stream
Three beaver dams we must scramble over slow the meandering stream. It also passes through Fall and Vly Lakes. There is little evidence of human presence on the stream.
Hosted By: Cold River Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - Central Region. Activity Category: Paddling. Trip rating: C. Leader: Walt Nelson. Leader Email: wnn1cornell@gmail.com. Mileage: 5 rt. Elevation Gain: na. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Nathan Littauer Primary & Specialty Care Center, 2862 NYS Route 8, Speculator, 12164.
Thursday, July 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
8.9 miles west of intersection Rts. 30 & 8 on Rt. 8, to Rt. 24, Old Piseco Rd. (signs to airport & campgrounds) 1.5 miles to unmarked bridge with parking west/north of bridge over Fall Stream.
10:00 am launch Rt. 24 bridge Fall Stream.
Hike to Marion Pond
This is a lovely small pond. The walk begins at the Loch Muller trailhead (south end of the Hoffman Notch trail) towards Bailey Pond. Prior to reaching Bailey, we will turn onto an old road. This road crosses 2 brooks, which are no longer spanned by bridges. When the route leaves the old road, it follows paint blazes up to and then along a ridge until reaching the pond. The total elevation gain is about 600'. Meeting Time/Place: 8:20 at the Black Bear in Pottersville, or ready to hike at 9:00 from the trailhead.
From Rt 9 in the hamlet of Schroon Lake, take Hoffman Rd for 6.2 miles, then turn right onto Loch Muller Rd. Drive about 1.5 miles all the way to the parking area at the dead end. From Olmstedville, take Irishtown Rd (which becomes Hoffman Rd, turn left onto LM Rd) or Trout Brook Rd (turn left onto Hoffman Rd, then right onto LM Rd). Please specify whether you will meet the group at the BB or the TH.
Hosted By: Cold River Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - Lake George Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: C+. Leader: Meredith Todd. Leader Email: meredith36ny@yahoo.com. Mileage: 6.5 rt. Elevation Gain: 600. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Glens Falls Hospital, 100 Park St, 12801, (518) 926-1000.
Thursday, July 30, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
8:20 at the Black Bear in Pottersville or ready to hike at 9:00 from the trailhead.
From Rt 9 in the hamlet of Schroon Lake, take Hoffman Rd for 6.2 miles, then turn right onto Loch Muller Rd. Drive about 1.5 miles all the way to the parking area.
Paddle Boreas Ponds
Boreas Ponds offers spectacular views in a peaceful setting. Participants must portage .8 of a mile to the launch site, so wheels or a lightweight boat are necessary. Bring food, water, PFD, whistle, sunscreen, bug spray, maybe a head net. It's a buggy walk in.
Hosted By: Cold River Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - High Peaks Region. Activity Category: Paddling. Trip rating: C+. Leader: Tracey Donaldson. Leader Email: traceydonaldson0710@gmail.com. Mileage: 5 rt. Elevation Gain: na. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Hudson Headwaters Health Center, 8 Santanoni Drive, Newcomb, 518-582-2991.
Thursday, July 30, 2026, 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM.
We will meet at the final parking lot off Gulf Brook Road at 9:30 a.m. Gulf Brook Road is located off Blue Ridge Road, about 16.5 miles east of Newcomb and about 7 miles west of Exit 29 on I-87. The final parking lot is 500 feet beyond LaBier Flow access.
Tour of Mt. Hoevenberg Olympic Sport Complex
Due to overwhelming interest in this event, two groups of no more than 25 participants in each group. We still have a few spots available for this outing. Email Lynn Butterworth ASAP if you would like to attend: rendiandbutter@gmail.com
Here’s a reminder of what the day will look like:
10:00 Group A- Jack Mullholland Legacy Tour / Group B- Mark Vandenberg bobsled tour
11:30 Lunch: Bring your own lunch. We will meet and eat as a group on the third floor.
1:00 Group A- Mark Vandenberg bobsled tour / Group B- Jack Mullholland Legacy Tour
2:30ish OPTIONAL-- Split into groups and actively participate in Biathlon, Wheeled Luge or take a Mountain Coaster ride.
Explore Mt Van Hoevenberg’s Olympic past and discover the long lineage of gliding and sliding sports. The informative Legacy Tour begins at a unique Mountain Pass Lodge, allowing you to observe where todays’ elite athletes train, and take in stunning views of our Nordic competition course and the surrounding mountains. The guided tour includes a visit to the…
Hosted By: Cold River Chapter. Event Type: Events. Presentation. Leader Email: rendiandbutter@gmail.com.
Friday, July 31, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
9:30 AM at Mt Van Hoevenberg Ski Center, upstairs, 2nd fl.
31 Van Hoevenberg Way, Lake Placid, NY 12946.
potluck & meeting
potluck & meeting.
Hosted By: Cold River Chapter. Event Type: Meetings. Leader Email: sharonambit20@icloud.com.
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Lake George.