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If you would like to attend an outing, please call or email the trip leader. Outings are also open to non-members. Come join us and find out more about the chapter. Designated hikes (family, new member, fire tower, etc.) are geared for a specific purpose, but are not exclusive. Click Here for Summary of Chapter Outings without the descriptions listed below. Evening Paddle [ Paddle ] Tue, Jun 1, 2010, time TBD, Rating: NR Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com Join us for an evening paddle generally within 1/2 hour of the Glens Falls area. Call or email Sunday evening for details. ***This paddle was moved to FRIDAY evening****June 4th...paddle and picnic on the Hudson River - Spier Falls area. Call for meeting time. Executive Committee Meeting [ Meeting ] Wed, Jun 2, 2010, 7:00 pm, Rating: NR Leader: Heidi Karkoski - 518-585-7206 Monthly meeting of the Executive Committee, Wesley Health Center, Saratoga. All are welcome. Mo-Rodd Midweek Adventure [ Walk/Hike ] Wed, Jun 2, 2010, 9:15 am, Rating: NR Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com Colead: Gary Rodd During June, we will try something new and alternate between a midweek paddle and hike/walk. Please call or email Mo to gauge your ability to attend these trips. Tentatively, the first paddle on 6/9/10 will be in Northwest Bay in Lake George and the second trip (6/23) will be along the Schroon River. Hope you can join us on a few trips! By Monday morning, the trip for that week will be finalized. Email Mo for details. Bicycle Trails and nearby roads [ Bike ] Thu, Jun 3, 2010, 5:30 pm, Rating: B Leader: Rich Myette - 745-5037 We'll ride on Warren Co.and/or Feeder Canal Bike Trails and possibly local roads from these trails. We'll be back before dark. Meet at the Warren Co. Bike Trail Parking Area on Country Club Rd. in Queensbury at 5:30pm. Brant Lake circuit [ Bike ] Sat, Jun 5, 2010, 9:00 am, Rating: B- Leader: Neal Van Dorsten - 644-9453 or nealvan@aol.com This is wonderful bike ride starting at Exit 24, riding up along the Schroon River and then along the shores of Brant Lake, doing a circuit of the lake. The ride is mostly flat with a few easy grades. This is a pretty trip. We will ride 12 mph and the trip is about 25 miles. No one left behind. Nice scenery the whole way. Meet at Exit 24 at 9am or Bolton Landing at 8:30am. Email to confirm. High Peak, Seymour [ Hike ] Sat, Jun 5, 2010, 5:00 am, Rating: A+ Leader: Alison Darbee - 000-0000 or darbeear@gmail.com Colead: Joe Murphy - 580-6302 This hike will start at Corey’s and after about 5+ miles of hiking to the Ward Brook lean-to we will begin the bushwhack/herd path up to the summit. Round trip about 14 miles. Please email or call a leader by the Thursday before the hike for details and to sign up. Boreas River and Forks Mt. [ Hike ] Sat, Jun 5, 2010, 9:00 am, Rating: B- Leader: Rich Crammond - 584-2380 Starting from Northwoods Club road, we will hike south on the old railroad bed to Forks Mt. and up to the open summit. Then, we will head back down to where the Hudson meets the Boreas river and back to our starting point. Approximately five miles round trip with about 800 ft. elevation change and a short bushwhack. We will meet at my camp which is 0.6 miles up Ridge Rd. and carpool from there. Sleeping Beauty and Bumps Pond Loop [ Hike ] Sat, Jun 5, 2010, time TBD, Rating: B Leader: Wayne MacFarran - 518-639-5558 or crew@localnet.com This hike will take us up to the top of Sleeping Beauty where we will observe the view and socialize for awhile and from there we will head for Bumps Pond and proceed to Dacy clearing. Pace will be relaxed and the distance is about seven miles round trip with 1300 feet of elevation.Call between 4P.M. and 9P.M. or leave a message and I will contact you. Lake George Canoe & Camp [ Paddle/Camp ] Sat, Jun 5, 2010, 2:00 pm, Rating: A Leader: Jayne Bouder - 793-3770 This is the best time of year to beat the rush for nice island campsites in the narrows. And the late meeting time gives some of Saturday to catch up on odd jobs. Kayaks are recommended. Put in from Shelving Rock Road (1/8 mile carry) or Huletts Landing (parking and launch fee). Most sites can be reached within a few miles. After setting up camp, we’ll have Saturday evening and half of Sunday to take a leisurely look around. Points of interest could include Montcalm Point, Paradise Bay, French Point, Black Mountain Point, and Deer Leap. 12 miles or less of travel. Call leader for details. Leader's Choice [ Hike ] Sun, Jun 6, 2010, 8:00 am, Rating: B+ Leader: Sandy Yellen - 584-2763 I would like to do Snow Mountain and Roostercomb. They both have beautiful views of the High Peaks. If we only get to do Snow, it becomes a B hike with about 5 miles round trip. Call leader for details and to sign up. Treadway Mountain Paddle and Hike [ Hike ] Sun, Jun 6, 2010, 9:00 am, Rating: C+ Leader: Bill Morse - 518-585-9153 or fishermanpike@yahoo.com We will paddle across Putnam Pond and then climb Treadway Mt. Good Views of the Pharaoh Wilderness area. Approximately a 1 mile paddle and then 2.5 miles to the summit of Treadway with 900 feet of elevation gain. Bring your canoe or kayak and some lunch for a relaxing day. Meet at 9AM at Putnam Pond boat launch. Mo-Rodd Mid-week Adventure [ Paddle ] Wed, Jun 9, 2010, 9:15 am, Rating: B Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com Colead: Gary Rodd During June, we will try something new and alternate between a midweek paddle and hike/walk. Please call or email Mo to gauge your ability to attend these trips. Tentatively, the first paddle on 6/9/10 will be in Northwest Bay in Lake George and the second trip (6/23) will be along the Schroon River. Hope you can join us on a few trips! By Monday morning, the trip for that week will be finalized. Email Mo for details. YMG - Fire Towers - Belfry & Poke-O-Moonshine [ Hike ] Sat, Jun 12, 2010, 7:30 am, Rating: B Leader: Jonathan Lane - 744-4594 or saratogahiker@infogorp.com This hike is geared towards hikers in their 20s and 30s, but is open to everyone. Belfry is a very short hike at only 0.6 miles round-trip. This will be a nice warm-up for Poke-O-Moonshine, which is 2.4 miles round-trip, but with some steep sections in the first half. Both of these peaks have Fire Towers! Great hike for beginners. Pharaoh Lake From the South [ Hike ] Sat, Jun 12, 2010, 8:00 am, Rating: B Leader: Reg Prouty - 518-747-9736 We will approach Pharaoh Lake from the Mill Brook DEC parking lot off Beaver Pond Road and visit several of the lean-tos around the south side of Pharaoh Lake. Elevation change is only a few hundred feet due to rolling terrain typical of the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness Area. Pace will be moderate and total distance is about 5 miles. High Peak, Dix from Rt. 73 [ Hike ] Sun, Jun 13, 2010, 6:15 am, Rating: A+ Leader: Alison Darbee - nnn-nnnn or darbeear@gmail.com Colead: Joe Murphy - 580-6302 To get the 6th highest High Peak we will follow the Rt. 73 trail up. It’s about 14 miles round trip and in one section of this trail we’ll gain 1600ft. in a little over a mile! It’s great fun! Once we reach the summit we will probably take a side trip over to the Beckhorn. Please email or call a leader by the Thursday before the hike for details and to sign up. Through hike Sleeping Beauty and Black Mountain [ Hike ] Sun, Jun 13, 2010, 8:00 am, Rating: A- Leader: Dan Monroe - 518-747-6936 or insearchof@adelphia.net Colead: Jack Whitney - 518-793-9210 or jack1758@roadrunner.com I have always thought about starting two groups from opposite directions, Black at the Pike Brook Road and Sleeping Beauty at Dacy Clearing. One group hikes to the top of Black, then down the front to Black Mountain Pond, Lapland Pond, Millmen Pond, Fishbrook, Bumps, up to Sleeping Beauty and out to Dacy clearing. The other group hikes in reverse and they do a key swap in the middle. What do you think? About 10 miles total. Be prepared to stay with your hiking group. Monday Geocache [ Geocache ] Mon, Jun 14, 2010, 9:15 am, Rating: NR Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com Colead: Sarah King Join Maureen and Sarah on a geocache hunt. Be introduced to geocaching or share your expertise with others. Extra eyes are always helpful when looking for a "hidden treasure!" You don't need your own GPS, but bring it along if you have one. We'll meet at Panera's in Queensbury at 9:15 a.m. and carpool from there. Call or email a few days prior to find out where we'll be going and what you'll need and approximate length of trip. It could be a paddle...so you definately need to call! Bennett Lake [ Hike ] Mon, Jun 14, 2010, 9:00 am, Rating: C+ Leader: Jody Rothmeyer - 224-1576 or rojol2547@yahoo.com We will leave Walmart parking lot at 9 AM to travel the approximate 23 miles (35 min) to the trailhead on Creek Road, just north of Northville. From the trailhead, we will hike the 1.5 miles (approximately 500' elevation) to Bennett lake, arriving about noon. We will leave approximately 1.5 - 2 hours later arriving back at the vehicles by 4 pm or sooner. What you should bring: water (at least two quarts, more if you are w/children), good hiking boots (hiking sticks optional), backpack or daypack, snacks while hiking as well as a lunch for when we get there, dress for the weather condition (clothing made of Polyester blends, polarguard or wool are recommended as they retain warmth even when wet). Also, it is wise to bring raingear, just in case of rain. Remember, what looks nice in Albany/Schenectady may be different conditions in the Adirondacks, so bring extra clothing. If not needed, you could always leave them in your vehicle. Optional items: camera, fishing pole (must have license), binoculars, books (i.e. for reading there or identifying trees or animals). Directions to Walmart in Gloversville from Rte 5 and 890: Head northwest on Amsterdam Rd/Mohawk Turnpike/NY-5 W toward Van Buren Ln 1. Continue to follow NY-5 W14.3 mi 2. Turn right at Fort Johnson Ave/NY-67 W Continue to follow NY-67 W 7.4 mi 3. Turn right at S Comrie Ave/New York 30A N Continue to follow New York 30A N 4.9 mi 4. Turn left at 5th Ave Destination will be on the right. If taking the NY Thruway, you can either get off at exit 27 (Amsterdam) (just follow the signs for Rte 5 West) or you can get off at exit 28 (Fonda). Just follow the signs for 30A north. Evening Paddle [ Paddle ] Tue, Jun 15, 2010, time TBD, Rating: NR Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com Join us for an evening paddle generally within 1/2 hour of the Glens Falls area. Call or email Sunday evening for details. Mo-Rodd Midweek Adventure [ Walk/Hike ] Wed, Jun 16, 2010, 9:15 am, Rating: NR Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com Colead: Gary Rodd During June, we will try something new and alternate between a midweek paddle and hike/walk. Please call or email Mo to gauge your ability to attend these trips. Tentatively, the first paddle on 6/9/10 will be in Northwest Bay in Lake George and the second trip (6/23) will be along the Schroon River. Hope you can join us on a few trips! By Monday morning, the trip for that week will be finalized. Email Mo for details. Bicycle Trails and nearby roads [ Bike ] Thu, Jun 17, 2010, 5:30 pm, Rating: B Leader: Rich Myette - 745-5037 We'll ride on Warren Co. and/or Feeder Canal Bike Trails and possibly on local roads from these trails. We'll be back to our cars by dark. Meet at the Warren Co. Bike Trail Parking Area on Country Club Rd. in Queensbury at 5:30pm.. High Peak, Mt. Marshal [ Hike ] Sat, Jun 19, 2010, 6:00 am, Rating: A+ Leader: Alison Darbee - nnn-nnnn or darbeear@gmail.com Colead: Joe Murphy - 580-6302 We will start from the Upper Works and hike the Calamity Brook Trail to Flowed Lands. From there it’s a short distance to Herbert Brook and then up the herd path to the summit. Round trip distance around 14 miles with an elevation gain around 1600ft. Please email or call a leader by the Friday before the hike for details and to sign up. LOST POND (Near Putnam Pond) [ Hike ] Sat, Jun 19, 2010, 8:00 am, Rating: C+ Leader: John Devine - 518-260-4940 or johnd12839@gmail.com This hike is to a small mountain pond just east of Putnam Pond State Campgrounds (Ticonderoga area). Appox. 5 miles . We'll meet at the Hannaford store on the corner of Route 4 and Dix Ave in Hudson Falls, NY. Call or email for details or to sign up. Bennett Lake [ Hike ] Sat, Jun 19, 2010, 9:00 am, Rating: C+ Leader: Jody Rothmeyer - 224-1576 or rojol2547@yahoo.com We will leave Walmart parking lot at 9 AM to travel the approximate 23 miles (35 min) to the trailhead on Creek Road, just north of Northville. From the trailhead, we will hike the 1.5 miles (approximately 500' elevation) to Bennett lake, arriving about noon. We will leave approximately 1.5 - 2 hours later arriving back at the vehicles by 4 pm or sooner. What you should bring: water (at least two quarts, more if you are w/children), good hiking boots (hiking sticks optional), backpack or daypack, snacks while hiking as well as a lunch for when we get there, dress for the weather condition (clothing made of Polyester blends, polarguard or wool are recommended as they retain warmth even when wet). Also, it is wise to bring raingear, just in case of rain. Remember, what looks nice in Albany/Schenectady may be different conditions in the Adirondacks, so bring extra clothing. If not needed, you could always leave them in your vehicle. Optional items: Camera, fishing pole (must have license), binoculars, books (i.e. for reading there or identifying trees or animals). Directions to Walmart in Gloversville from Rte 5 and 890: Head northwest on Amsterdam Rd/Mohawk Turnpike/NY-5 W toward Van Buren Ln 1. Continue to follow NY-5 W14.3 mi 2. Turn right at Fort Johnson Ave/NY-67 W Continue to follow NY-67 W 7.4 mi 3. Turn right at S Comrie Ave/New York 30A N Continue to follow New York 30A N 4.9 mi 4. Turn left at 5th Ave Destination will be on the right. If taking the NY Thruway, you can either get off at exit 27 (Amsterdam) (just follow the signs for Rte 5 West) or you can get off at exit 28 (Fonda). Just follow the signs for 30A north. Lake George Canoe & Camp [ Paddle/Camp ] Sat, Jun 19, 2010, 2:00 pm, Rating: A Leader: Jayne Bouder - 793-3770 This is the best time of year to beat the rush for nice island campsites in the narrows. And the late meeting time gives some of Saturday to catch up on odd jobs. Kayaks are recommended. Put in from Shelving Rock Road (1/8 mile carry) or Huletts Landing (parking and launch fee), most sites can be reached within a few miles. After setting up camp, we’ll have Saturday evening and half of Sunday to take a leisurely look around. Points of interest could include Montcalm Point, Paradise Bay, French Point, Black Mountain Point, and Deer Leap. 12 miles or less of travel. Call leader for details. Owl Head Lookout (Not Owls Head) [ Hike ] Sun, Jun 20, 2010, 7:30 am, Rating: B Leader: Pat Desbiens - 899-9688 or pdesbien@nycap.rr.com The trailhead for this hike is off Route 9N about 5.5 miles from the junction of Route 9N and Route 73 between Keene Valley and Keene and is part of the long approach to Giant Mountain. We will have a spectacular view of Giant Mountain from the Lookout. The trail is easy to moderate to the top of the ridge (2.5 miles from the trailhead) and then it is 0.1 mile up to the Lookout. Beginners are welcome on this hike - the pace will be slow to enjoy the beautiful woods around us. Round trip distance is 5.2 miles. A possible option for those who want a little longer hike, would be to go with the trip co-leader another 1.6 miles out to High Banks ("a remarkable bank of glacial gravel with only a few birches growing on it") from which there are more views. Alternate phone number to call if there is no answer at the first number is 316-1244. Overlook Mountain * FireTower* [ Hike ] Sun, Jun 20, 2010, 8:00 am, Rating: B- Leader: Lorraine MacKenzie - 791-9794 or otczone@aol.com Located in the Catskills near Woodstock, this fire tower was restored in 1999 and boasts beautiful views of the Hudson Valley. It is a 5 mile moderate hike with 1400 ft elevation gain. The pace will be moderate, and time permitting, if everyone agrees, a stop in Woodstock is possible. Mo-Rodd Mid-week Adventure [ Paddle ] Wed, Jun 23, 2010, 9:15 am, Rating: B Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com Colead: Gary Rodd During June, we will try something new and alternate between a midweek paddle and hike/walk. Please call or email Mo to gauge your ability to attend these trips. Tentatively, the first paddle on 6/9/10 will be in Northwest Bay in Lake George and the second trip (6/23) will be along the Schroon River. Hope you can join us on a few trips! By Monday morning, the trip for that week will be finalized. Email Mo for details. Northville Placid Trail Wakely Dam to Lake Durant [ Hike ] Sat, Jun 26, 2010, 6:30 am, Rating: B+ Leader: Carolyn Cyr - 623-2568 or cpw3cyr@hughes.net Colead: Jack Whitney - 793-9210 or jack1758@roadrunner.com Experience wilderness hiking at its best. Join us on this hike from Lake Durant to the new trail near Wakley Dam. Call leader for details. Pitchoff Mt. Loop [ Hike ] Sun, Jun 27, 2010, 8:00 am, Rating: B+ Leader: Sandy Yellen - 584-2763 We will start at the southwest end after spotting cars. There are many ups and downs on this hike which means many great views. Call leader for details and to sign up. Distance is 5.2 miles. A Paddle on the Kunjamuk [ Paddle ] Sun, Jun 27, 2010, 8:45 am, Rating: B Leader: Ray Bouchard - 893-7314 The Kunjamuk is a slow meandering Adirondack stream located just south of Speculator along routes 8 & 30. We will launch at Kunjamuk Bay and paddle upstream about 3.5 mile north to Elm Lake then reverse direction, paddling back with the current. Typically one has to negotiate 10 - 12 beaver dams along the way so be prepared for wet feet. If we’re lucky we’ll be able to slide over most of them but there are no guarantees. The ideal vessel for negotiating beaver dams is a canoe; my 2nd choice would be a kayak with a large cockpit. In short, you need to be able to get into and out of your craft easily. The round trip distance is about 7 miles. The pace will be leisurely so slow paddlers are more than welcome. I plan on stopping for a short hike to Kunjamuk Cave as we make our way upstream to Elm lake. Black flies are a real possibility this late in the season so be prepared. Finally, I would like everyone to wear a PFD during the paddle. Evening Paddle [ Paddle ] Tue, Jun 29, 2010, time TBD, Rating: NR Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com Join us for an evening paddle generally within 1/2 hour of the Glens Falls area. Call or email Sunday evening for details. Bennett Lake [ Hike ] Wed, Jun 30, 2010, 9:00 am, Rating: C+ Leader: Jody Rothmeyer - 224-1576 or rojol2547@yahoo.com We will leave Walmart parking lot at 9 AM to travel the approximate 23 miles (35 min) to the trailhead on Creek Road, just north of Northville. From the trailhead, we will hike the 1.5 miles (approximately 500' elevation) to Bennett lake, arriving about noon. We will leave approximately 1.5 - 2 hours later arriving back at the vehicles by 4 pm or sooner. What you should bring: water (at least two quarts, more if you are w/children), good hiking boots (hiking sticks optional), backpack or daypack, snacks while hiking as well as a lunch for when we get there, dress for the weather condition (clothing made of Polyester blends, polarguard or wool are recommended as they retain warmth even when wet). Also, it is wise to bring raingear, just in case of rain. Remember, what looks nice in Albany/Schenectady may be different conditions in the Adirondacks, so bring extra clothing. If not needed, you could always leave them in your vehicle. Optional items: Camera, fishing pole (must have license), binoculars, books (i.e. for reading there or identifying trees or animals). Directions to Walmart in Gloversville from Rte 5 and 890: Head northwest on Amsterdam Rd/Mohawk Turnpike/NY-5 W toward Van Buren Ln 1. Continue to follow NY-5 W14.3 mi 2. Turn right at Fort Johnson Ave/NY-67 W Continue to follow NY-67 W 7.4 mi 3. Turn right at S Comrie Ave/New York 30A N Continue to follow New York 30A N 4.9 mi 4. Turn left at 5th Ave Destination will be on the right. If taking the NY Thruway, you can either get off at exit 27 (Amsterdam) (just follow the signs for Rte 5 West) or you can get off at exit 28 (Fonda). Just follow the signs for 30A north. Mo-Rodd Midweek Adventure [ Walk/Hike ] Wed, Jun 30, 2010, 9:15 am, Rating: NR Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com Colead: Gary Rodd School is out! This might be a bring the kids adventure. By Monday morning, the trip for that week will be finalized. Email Mo for details. Allen Mt. [ Hike ] Sat, Jul 3, 2010, 5:30 am, Rating: A+ Leader: Jack Whitney - 793-9210 or jack1758@roadrunner.com Join us for some great hiking in the Adirondacks. It will be a long day. What more can one say about Allen? Bring winter hat, gloves, rain gear and fleece. Call leader for details. Round trip distance about 19 miles. Allen [ Hike ] Sat, Jul 3, 2010, 5:30 am, Rating: A+ Leader: Jack Whitney - 793-9210 or jack1758@roadrunner.com Join us for some great Adirondack hiking. A long day in the woods. What more can one say about Allen. Round trip around 19 miles.Call leader for details. Buck Mountain [ Hike ] Sat, Jul 3, 2010, time TBD, Rating: B Leader: Wayne MacFarran - 518-639-5558 or crew@localnet.com We will hike to the summit of Buck Mountain from Hog Town at a relaxed pace where we will observe the view and socialize. The hike is approximately six miles round trip and the summit elevation is 2334 feet. Call between 4P.M. and 9P.M. or leave a message and I will contact you later or contact me by email. Pillsbury Fire Tower [ Hike ] Wed, Jul 7, 2010, 7:00 am, Rating: B Leader: Alison Darbee - 000-0000 or darbeear@gmail.com Working on that Fire Tower Challenge? Join us on a trip that is according to J. P. Freeman’s book, "a strenuous climb over a moderate distance." I’m told that the views from the fire tower’s upper landings are great ones! Round trip about 3.2 miles with an elevation change of 1337ft. Please email leader by the Monday before the hike for details and to sign up. High Peaks, Dial & Nippletop [ Hike ] Sat, Jul 10, 2010, 6:30 am, Rating: A+ Leader: Alison Darbee - 000-000-0000 or darbeear@gmail.com Colead: Joe Murphy - 518-580-6302 We’ll start hiking from the Ausable Club parking lot, head up to Nippletop first and then over to Dial. On the way down, we’ll go over Bear Den and the shoulder of Noonmark as well. About 12.5 miles round trip and approximately 10 hours. Please email or call a leader by the Thursday before the hike for details and to sign up. YMG – Fire Tower Challenge – Kane Mt. [ Hike ] Sat, Jul 10, 2010, 9:00 am, Rating: C Leader: Jonathan Lane - 744-4594 or saratogahiker@infogorp.com This hike is geared towards hikers in their 20s and 30s, but is open to anyone who is young at heart. This is a short, easy peak with a Fire Tower at the summit. We’ll enjoy a nice loop hike, approximately 3 miles, then get some chow at a nearby restaurant before returning home. Contact leader regarding meeting location. Rainbow Lake Canoe and Camp [ Paddle/Camp ] Sat, Jul 10, 2010, 12:00 pm, Rating: A Leader: Jayne Bouder - 793-3770 July 10-11. This lake lives east of Paul Smiths, and has camping at Buck Pond State Campground, or at free sites out on the lake. We should have time to explore the North Branch (Saranac River), Rainbow’s namesake eskers, and The Flow without having to rush. About 12 miles, moderate to leisurely pace, with time to stop. Leader has a boat to lend. Wright Peak [ Hike ] Sun, Jul 11, 2010, 7:00 am, Rating: A Leader: Lorraine MacKenzie - 791-9794 or otczone@aol.com Wright Peak stands at 4,580 feet and is the most northern peak of the MacIntyre Range. Round trip distance is 7 miles with 2,400 ft of elevation gain. It is one the windiest summits of the High Peaks so expect to be cool on this summer day. Our pace will be moderate. Rain cancels. Evening Paddle [ Paddle ] Tue, Jul 13, 2010, time TBD, Rating: NR Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com Join us for an evening paddle generally within 1/2 hour of the Glens Falls area. Call or email Sunday evening for details. Saratoga Stroll [ Walk/Hike ] Tue, Jul 13, 2010, 9:00 am, Rating: C- Leader: Neal Van Dorsten - 644-9453 or nealvan@aol.com We will take a stroll around Saratoga somewhere, or Coles Woods in Glens falls. Plan about 1.5 hours. We will meet at the Saratoga Starbucks at 9 am. Email or call to confirm. Treadway Mountain [ Hike ] Sat, Jul 17, 2010, 8:00 am, Rating: B+ Leader: Reg Prouty - 518-747-9736 This 2240 feet mountain is described by Barbara McMartin as "the most entrancing of any peak in the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness Area." Ascent from Putnam Pond is only 830 feet and round trip distance is only 8 miles. Hopefully this will be a good blueberry year as we will go at a relaxed pace scouting for blueberries near the trail. Views on the summit are excellent in all directions. Call early by Thursday, as this is a popular hike and there may be a possible change in meeting place. Black Mountain Hike and Swim [ Hike ] Sat, Jul 17, 2010, 9:00 am, Rating: B Leader: Neal Van Dorsten - 644-9453 or nealvan@aol.com We will start at the Pike Brook Road trailhead and hike to the top of Black Mountain, with its great views of the entire north end of the lake. We will then proceed down to the Lake and take a swim at Black Mountain Point. We will get a boat shuttle back. There is limited space, so reserve early. We will meet at trailhead at 9 am or Starbucks in Glens Falls at 8 am. Email or call to confirm. Hoffman Notch [ Hike ] Sun, Jul 18, 2010, 9:00 am, Rating: C+ Leader: Bill Morse - 518-585-9153 or fishermanpike@yahoo.com This is a 7.4 mile point to point hike through Hoffman Notch. We park cars at Loch Muller and on the Blue Ridge Road. This is a gentle hike with minor elevation changes. Bring your lunch. We will meet at 9AM at Exit 29 Frontier Town. Nundagao Ridge [ Hike ] Sun, Jul 18, 2010, 9:00 am, Rating: B Leader: Ellen DuBois - 798-4531 or etdubois@netzero.net Meeting Place: Noonmark Diner on Rte. 73 in Keene Valley. This is a beautiful loop hike that begins at the O'Toole clearing/parking area in Keene, about ten minutes from our meeting place. We'll begin with a moderate to moderately-steep hike most of the way up Big Crow on a marked trail. The ridge hike turns onto a very clear herd path that leads to a series of scenic open ledges and some dramatic cliffs. The final climb is up to the summit of Weston Mountain which has excellent views of Lost Pond. Then we'll go steeply down the other side of Weston Mountain and pick up the marked trail again at the Biesemeyer lean-to. We'll follow the trail past the West side of Lost Pond, out past Gulf Brook lean-to and back to the O'Toole clearing. Round trip is approximately 5 miles. St. Regis Fire Tower [ Hike ] Wed, Jul 21, 2010, 6:00 am, Rating: B Leader: Alison Darbee - 000-0000 or darbeear@gmail.com Working on the Fire Towers? Join us on what J. P. Freeman’s book reads is “a relatively short, steep climb” on a well maintained trail to the summit of St. Regis, which is near Paul Smith’s college. Round trip 6.8 miles with an elevation gain of 1266 ft. Please email leader by the Monday before the hike for details and to sign up! MT. JO [ Hike ] Sat, Jul 24, 2010, 8:00 am, Rating: C+ Leader: John Devine - 518-260-4940 or johnd12839@gmail.com This will be a hike up Mt.JO which is located on the Heart Lake property of ADK. This little summit provides one of the best views of the High Peaks. We'll meet at Panera Bread, Route 9, Glens Falls, NY. Call or email for details or to sign up. Rain will cancel. Old Farm Clearing Loop [ Hike ] Sat, Jul 24, 2010, 9:00 am, Rating: B- Leader: Neal Van Dorsten - 644-9453 or nealvan@aol.com We will start at the Old Farm Clearing trailhead (just past the 13th Lake trail) and hike past several small Adirondack Ponds. We will loop up to and hike to Balm of Gilead, which has a very pretty view of 13th Lake then complete the loop back to Old Farm Clearing. This trip is about 8 miles of easy hiking. Meet at the trailhead at 9 am or in Bolton Landing (parking lot across from lakeside Lodge) at about 8 am. Call or email to confirm. Linsey Marsh [ Hike ] Sat, Jul 24, 2010, 10:00 am, Rating: C+ Leader: Rich Crammond - 584-2380 The trailhead for Linsey Marsh is .5 mile north of Aiden Lairs old lodge on 28N heading to Newcomb. This hike will be a cool one because there are thick woods to keep the hot summer sun off our backs, excluding rain. Five miles round trip with little elevation change. See you there. Raquette Lake Canoe and Camp [ Paddle/Camp ] Sat, Jul 24, 2010, 1:00 pm, Rating: A Leader: Jayne Bouder - 793-3770 July 24-25. We could camp at Big Island, or Tioga Point, and explore the Marion River to the carry, or the Needles, or South Inlet to the falls (maybe even hike to the old Sagamore powerhouse) I’m open to suggestions. But later on, Sunday, we're paddling over to St. Williams on Long Point for their annual chicken barbeque, for sure! Paddle of 8-10 miles, at a moderate, unrushed pace. Anyone who wants only the barbeque may join us between 1-4 p.m. on Sunday. There is a free ferry from Raquette Lake village. Appalachian Trail near Wallingford VT [ Hike ] Sun, Jul 25, 2010, 7:00 am, Rating: B Leader: Steve Mackey - 793-6484 or smackey33@verizon.net I thought I'd revisit the AT, and go basically east so we wouldn't waste a lot of time driving. I also don't want to go near Rutland or Manchester because I'm hoping to see a few through-hikers and do a little trail magic. We can hand out some soda's and cookies; it's a lot like feeding the bears at the zoo. They really appreciate it. We'll head south about 5 miles and then turn around and hike back. YMG - Avalanche Pass [ Hike ] Sun, Jul 25, 2010, 7:00 am, Rating: B+ Leader: Jonathan Lane - 744-4594 or saratogahiker@infogorp.com This hike is said to be one of the most spectacular hikes in all of the Adirondacks, so we will take our time and enjoy it! “Hitch-up Matildas” here we come! Round trip distance is about 10 miles without much elevation gain. Rain will cancel. Evening Paddle [ Paddle ] Tue, Jul 27, 2010, time TBD, Rating: NR Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com Join us for an evening paddle generally within 1/2 hour of the Glens Falls area. Call or email Sunday evening for details. High Peaks, Street and Nye [ Hike ] Sat, Jul 31, 2010, 6:00 am, Rating: A+ Leader: Alison Darbee - 000-0000 or darbeear@gmail.com Colead: Joe Murphy - 580-6302 We’ll start from near the Loj parking lot and head up to the herd paths first to Nye then over to Street. Not the best views, but it’s a day in the woods! Round trip about 8.8 miles. Please email or call a leader by the Thursday before the hike for details and to sign up. Cascade Peak [ Hike ] Sat, Jul 31, 2010, 8:00 am, Rating: A- Leader: Reg Prouty - 518-747-9736 Cascade is described as about the easiest of all the Adirondack High Peaks, being about the same difficulty level as Hadley Mountain. It affords great views of other High Peaks and is a good one to start on if you think you might want to become an aspiring 46er. Round trip distance from the road is only 4.8 miles with a total ascent of 1940 feet. Rocky Peak and Giant Mt. [ Hike ] Sun, Aug 1, 2010, 6:30 am, Rating: A+ Leader: Jack Whitney - 793-9210 or jack1758@roadrunner.com We will take the Zander Scott Trial up to the junction of Rocky Peak and Giant, go over to Rocky Peak where hopefully we will be rewarded with great views. Then we will climb back up to the junction and finish the short distance to the summit of Giant. Round trip distance approximately 9 miles with lots of elevation change. Call leader for further details. Mt. Adams Fire Tower [ Hike ] Wed, Aug 4, 2010, 6:30 am, Rating: B Leader: Alison Darbee - nnn-nnnn or darbeear@gmail.com This is a 4.8 mile round trip hike with an elevation gain of 1,800 feet. Freeman’s book says the trail starts out at an easy grade and then there are moderate to very steep grades to the summit. Lets see what it’s all about! Please email the leader by the Monday before the hike for details and to sign up. Basin and Saddleback Mts. [ Hike ] Sat, Aug 7, 2010, 5:30 am, Rating: A+ Leader: Jack Whitney - 793-9210 or jack1758@roadrunner.com We will start from the Garden and hike to Johns Brook Lodge. From there up the trail to Shorey Shortcut over to Basin and Saddleback. Great views to be had from both summits. Round trip around 18 miles. Call leader for details. Bennett Lake [ Hike ] Sat, Aug 7, 2010, 9:00 am, Rating: C+ Leader: Jody Rothmeyer - 224-1576 or rojol2547@yahoo.com We will leave Walmart parking lot at 9 AM to travel the approximate 23 miles (35 min) to the trailhead on Creek Road, just north of Northville. From the trailhead, we will hike the 1.5 miles (approximately 500' elevation) to Bennett lake, arriving about noon. We will leave approximately 1.5 - 2 hours later arriving back at the vehicles by 4 pm or sooner. What you should bring: Water (at least two quarts, more if you are w/children), good hiking boots (hiking sticks optional), backpack or daypack, snacks while hiking as well as a lunch for when we get there, dress for the weather condition (clothing made of Polyester blends, polarguard or wool are recommended as they retain warmth even when wet). Also, it is wise to bring raingear, just in case of rain. Remember, what looks nice in Albany/Schenectady may be different conditions in the Adirondacks, so bring extra clothing. If not needed, you could always leave them in your vehicle. Optional items: Camera, fishing pole (must have license), binoculars, books (i.e. for reading there or identifying trees or animals). Directions to Walmart in Gloversville from Rte 5 and 890: Head northwest on Amsterdam Rd/Mohawk Turnpike/NY-5 W toward Van Buren Ln 1. Continue to follow NY-5 W14.3 mi 2. Turn right at Fort Johnson Ave/NY-67 W Continue to follow NY-67 W 7.4 mi 3. Turn right at S Comrie Ave/New York 30A N Continue to follow New York 30A N 4.9 mi 4. Turn left at 5th Ave Destination will be on the right. If taking the NY Thruway, you can either get off at exit 27 (Amsterdam) (just follow the signs for Rte 5 West) or you can get off at exit 28 (Fonda). Just follow the signs for 30A north. Hotwater Pond [ Hike ] Sat, Aug 7, 2010, 9:00 am, Rating: B- Leader: Rich Crammond - 584-2380 This will be about a four hour hike to a neat little pond and two small caves along the way. Less than one mile of off trail hiking. There is little elevation change. We can do this and get 'er done. See you there. Osgood Pond Canoe and Camp [ Paddle/Camp ] Sat, Aug 7, 2010, 2:00 pm, Rating: A Leader: Jayne Bouder - 793-3770 August 7-8. Two little ponds with two narrow channels, two outstanding examples of natural communities, two outlets (Osgood AND Jones ponds), two great camps (or maybe just one, if it rains Saturday night...), and an early start could make this an awesome trip! Leader has a boat to lend. About 12 miles, at a moderate to leisurely pace, with time to stop. It is near Paul Smiths. Giant Mountain [ Hike ] Sun, Aug 8, 2010, 7:30 am, Rating: A+ Leader: Lorraine MacKenzie - 791-9794 or otczone@aol.com Standing tall at 4,627 feet in the eastern high peaks, Giant Mtn is a formidable presence. It is set apart from the rest of the other 46 with the exception of Rocky Peak Ridge at 4,060 feet at its side. Since only a 3 mile climb gets you to the summit, it is one of the most accessible mountains. We will take the Zander Scott trail and with time permitting will venture out to Rocky Peak. Although it sounds simple, the elevation gain of over 3,000 feet and the 9 mile round trip (if Rocky Peak too) will test our endurance. Be sure to bring plenty of water! Rain cancels. Evening Paddle [ Paddle ] Tue, Aug 10, 2010, time TBD, Rating: NR Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com Join us for an evening paddle generally within 1/2 hour of the Glens Falls area. Call or email Sunday evening for details. Wakely Fire Tower [ Hike ] Thu, Aug 12, 2010, 7:00 am, Rating: B+ Leader: Alison Darbee - nnn-nnnn or darbeear@gmail.com Up for another fire tower? According to Freeman’s book, the trail is level over the first half and then steep and challenging for the rest. Come make your own judgments of the trail! 6 miles round trip. Please email the leader by the Wednesday before the hike for details and to sign up. YMG – Ridge Trail [ Hike ] Sat, Aug 14, 2010, 7:30 am, Rating: B+ Leader: Jonathan Lane - 744-4594 or saratogahiker@infogorp.com Let’s enjoy a nice loop hike beside beautiful Lake George! We’ll head up Shelving Rock Mt., over the Ridge Trail to the Lakeside Trail, then South to the Red Rock Bay Trail, and return via the Ridge Trail and the First Ridge Spur Trail and back to the trailhead via the Shortway Trail. Total elevation gain about 2300 ft; distance about 10 mi. Rain will cancel. Blue Mountain - *Fire Tower Challenge* [ Hike ] Sun, Aug 15, 2010, 8:00 am, Rating: B Leader: Pat Desbiens - 899-9688 or pdesbien@nycap.rr.com A hike for anyone working on the Fire Tower Challenge, Blue Mt. is 4 miles round trip with 1550 ft. of elevation gain. The pace will be slow. There are good views from the summit and exceptional views if you climb the tower. For those participants who might be interested, the Adirondack Museum is just down the road and could be an optional stop. Call 316-1244 if you do not receive a response from me via e-mail or the regular phone number. High Peaks, Cascade and Porter [ Hike ] Sat, Aug 21, 2010, 7:00 am, Rating: A+ Leader: Alison Darbee - nnn-nnnn or darbeear@gmail.com Two of the easiest high peaks to be done. Round trip about 7 miles, with about 2,500 feet of elevation change. Great views from both summits! Proper mountain hiking gear a must. Please email leader by the Thursday before the hike for details and to sign up. South Pond [ Paddle ] Sat, Aug 21, 2010, 7:00 am, Rating: B+ Leader: Jayne Bouder - 793-3770 This small, beautiful lake lies between Blue Mountain Lake and Long Lake. It’s only about 2 miles wide, but has an irregular shoreline and islands that could take us 5 or 7 miles to explore, at a leisurely pace. Mt. Van Hoevenberg [ Hike ] Sun, Aug 22, 2010, 8:00 am, Rating: B Leader: Jack Whitney - 793-9210 or jack1758@roadrunner.com Colead: Pat Desbiens - 899-9688 or pdesbien@nycap.rr.com Mt. Van Hoevenberg is a low mountain above South Meadows and offers spectacular views of the High Peaks. Bring camera for some great photos. Round trip distance about 4.4 miles. Ascent is around 740 ft. Call leader for details. Evening Paddle [ Paddle ] Tue, Aug 24, 2010, time TBD, Rating: NR Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com Join us for an evening paddle generally within 1/2 hour of the Glens Falls area. Call or email Sunday evening for details. Bennett Lake [ Hike ] Wed, Aug 25, 2010, 9:00 am, Rating: C+ Leader: Jody Rothmeyer - 224-1576 or rojol2547@yahoo.com We will leave Walmart parking lot at 9 AM to travel the approximate 23 miles (35 min) to the trailhead on Creek Road, just north of Northville. From the trailhead, we will hike the 1.5 miles (approximately 500' elevation) to Bennett lake, arriving about noon. We will leave approximately 1.5 - 2 hours later arriving back at the vehicles by 4 pm or sooner. What you should bring: water (at least two quarts, more if you are w/children), good hiking boots (hiking sticks optional), backpack or daypack, snacks while hiking as well as a lunch for when we get there, dress for the weather condition (clothing made of Polyester blends, polarguard or wool are recommended as they retain warmth even when wet). Also, it is wise to bring raingear, just in case of rain. Remember, what looks nice in Albany/Schenectady may be different conditions in the Adirondacks, so bring extra clothing. If not needed, you could always leave them in your vehicle. Optional items: Camera, fishing pole (must have license), binoculars, books (i.e. for reading there or identifying trees or animals). Directions to Walmart in Gloversville from Rte 5 and 890: Head northwest on Amsterdam Rd/Mohawk Turnpike/NY-5 W toward Van Buren Ln 1. Continue to follow NY-5 W14.3 mi 2. Turn right at Fort Johnson Ave/NY-67 W Continue to follow NY-67 W 7.4 mi 3. Turn right at S Comrie Ave/New York 30A N Continue to follow New York 30A N 4.9 mi 4. Turn left at 5th Ave Destination will be on the right. If taking the NY Thruway, you can either get off at exit 27 (Amsterdam) (just follow the signs for Rte 5 West) or you can get off at exit 28 (Fonda). Just follow the signs for 30A north. Black Mountain Loop [ Hike ] Sat, Aug 28, 2010, time TBD, Rating: B Leader: Wayne MacFarran - 518-639-5558 or crew@localnet.com This hike will take us up Black Mountain and loop around to Black Mountain Ponds and include a side trip to Lapland Pond. Approximately 6.3 miles with about 1300 feet of elevation change. Call between 4 & 9 p.m. or email leader. YMG – Sawyer Mt. & Rock Lake [ Hike ] Sun, Aug 29, 2010, 8:00 am, Rating: C Leader: Jonathan Lane - 744-4594 or saratogahiker@infogorp.com This is a great hike for beginners or for anyone looking for a nice, relaxing day in the woods. We’ll start out by hiking up Sawyer Mt., an easy hike with nice views; 2.2 miles round-trip. Then we’ll head up the road a short ways and hike to Rock Lake, an attractive lake with nice mountains in the distance; approximately 2 miles round-trip. Afterwards, we’ll stop to eat in Indian Lake on our return home. Executive Committee Meeting [ Meeting ] Wed, Sep 1, 2010, time TBD, Rating: NR Leader: Heidi Karkoski - 518-585-7206 or eveweallski@yahoo.com Executive committee meeting. All members welcome. Location: Carl R's Restaurant, Glens Falls, 7 pm. Dippikill Hike [ Hike ] Sun, Sep 5, 2010, 10:00 am, Rating: C+ Leader: Allen Altman - 800-396-0276 or altmanscientific@gmail.com I'm an out-of-town chapter member and invite other members to my annual Dippikill hike. Dippikill is ten miles from Warrensburg and is owned by the Student Association of the University of Albany. We'll hike the beautiful "Ridge Trail" to the twin summits of Dippikill Mountain (el. 1,582')which offers spectacular views of the Hudson River and surrounding mountains. After the hike you may spend the rest of the day at the Dippikill Pond swimming, canoeing (canoes provided by the Student Association are already at the pond)and enjoying the almost-untouched ecology. Approximately 3.5 - 4 miles with some uphill. We meet at 10:00 a.m. at the McDonald's of Warrensburg, Rt. 9 at Exit 23 of I-87. High Peak, Haystack [ Hike ] Sat, Sep 11, 2010, 5:30 am, Rating: A+ Leader: Alison Darbee - 000-000-0000 or darbeear@gmail.com Colead: Joe Murphy - 518-580-6302 Ready for the 3rd highest High Peak? Round trip 17.8 miles with an elevation gain of 3,570 feet. We’ll start hiking from the Garden parking lot to JBL, up to slant rock, over little haystack and then on to the real summit of Haystack. This will be a long but rewarding day. Proper hiking gear and endurance a must! Please email or call a leader by the Thursday before the hike for details and to sign up. Moreau State Park Ridge Hike [ Hike ] Sat, Sep 11, 2010, 9:00 am, Rating: B Leader: Judy Halstead - 583-2504 or halstead@skidmore.edu After arranging a shuttle, we'll do a through hike taking advantage of this great asset close to home. Plan on 4 to 5 miles of hiking with lots of ups and downs, some stream crossings and several quality lookouts. A typical Moreau Ridge hike includes views of the Hudson River, the southern Adirondacks and graceful, soaring raptors. Bring lunch, water and appropriate gear. Contact leader for details and directions. Wakely Mountain, Cedar River Flow [ Paddle/Camp ] Sat, Sep 11, 2010, 7:30 am, Rating: A Leader: Jayne Bouder - 793-3770 Sept 11-12. We’ll climb Wakely mountain (67th of Adirondack 100 highest, with a 70ft. firetower) on Saturday. Whoever wants to camp overnight can paddle the Cedar River Flow on Sunday. It is a beautiful place to wake up! 6 1/2 miles of hiking with 1636 ft. ascent, and 6-10 miles of paddling, at a moderate to leisurely pace. Leader has camping gear and boats to lend. Evening Paddle [ Paddle ] Tue, Sep 14, 2010, time TBD, Rating: NR Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com Join us for an evening paddle generally within 1/2 hour of the Glens Falls area. Call or email Sunday evening for details. YMG – Cliffs and Falls [ Hike ] Sat, Sep 18, 2010, 8:00 am, Rating: B+ Leader: Jonathan Lane - 744-4594 or saratogahiker@infogorp.com Fish Hawk Cliffs, Indian Head, Rainbow Falls, and Beaver Meadow Falls – wow, this is going to be an awesome hike! Each an incredible destination by itself, but together should make for quite a memorable day. Approximately 10 miles round trip at a comfortable pace, with just enough elevation gain to get your blood pumping. Rain will cancel. Tongue Mountain Range - Northwest Bay [ Hike ] Sun, Sep 19, 2010, 8:00 am, Rating: B- Leader: Lorraine MacKenzie - 791-9794 or otczone@aol.com The Northwest Bay trail follows the western shoreline of the Tongue Mountain Range. The 5.4 mile distance to the Point of the Tongue has some steep sections but is very picturesque. We will travel over several bridges and streams. I will try to see if I can arrange for a boat pickup at Montcalm Point otherwise this will wind up being over a ten mile hike. Bring your bathing suits if it is warm. Trip is limited to 6 participants. Rain cancels. Gore Mt. [ Hike ] Sat, Sep 25, 2010, 9:00 am, Rating: B+ Leader: Rich Crammond - 584-2380 We will meet at Ski Bowl Rd. and North Creek beach area just off Rt. 28 at North Creek. We will start from the beach area to the top of Gore Mt. at 3,583 ft. Nine miles round trip on the Schaefer trail. Elevation gain about 2,483 ft. See you there. Evening Paddle [ Paddle ] Tue, Sep 28, 2010, time TBD, Rating: NR Leader: Maureen Coutant - 745-7834 or mojim@roadrunner.com Join us for an evening paddle generally within 1/2 hour of the Glens Falls area. Call or email Sunday evening for details. |
