Fri, Oct 10, 2025, 8:00 am, Rating: B
Leader: Pete Fedorick
661-425-1044
- This hike offers a scenic 7-mile ridge trek with breathtaking views throughout. The hike begins with a visit to Big Crow summit, followed by a short descent and a junction that leads to the ridge portion. While the hike is moderately difficult, with approximately 1,700 feet in elevation gain, the numerous viewpoints along the way can make the journey feel longer - but the stunning vistas make it well worth the extra time. Meetup for carpool will be at Warrens County Municipal Center @8am, departing at 8:15ish. Please email me if you plan to attend.
Weekday High Peaks Hike: Gray, Skylight, Marcy Loop [ Hike ]
Tue, Oct 14, 2025, 5:00 am, Rating: A+
Leader: Wayne Richter
518-893-7895
- I've listed the hike for Tuesday, but I will change the day to Wednesday or even Thursday if the weather looks better, with a decision to be made on Sunday or Monday before. A week ahead, though, it's looking good for Tuesday. We'll take advantage of the dry weather to hike a loop from ADK's Heart Lake to Gray, Skylight, and Marcy. I'm hoping that the wet and muddy area (the "floating logs") will be more easily passable than typical, but of course we'll have to see. We'll go over Lake Arnold Pass and down to Feldspar Brook before ascending to Lake Tear of the Clouds. Next is up and down the herd path to Gray, then up to Skylight. Finally, we will go up the steep south face of Marcy, one of the most dramatic and rewarding stretches of trail in the Adirondacks. We'll return by the Van Hoevenberg Trail with a stop at Indian Falls. We should still have pretty good fall foliage. Expect a long, strenuous day, and please be prepared to finish in the dark. Meet at the park and ride at the north end of Media Drive near Northway Exit 18 at 5:00 am or at the Heart Lake parking lot at about 6:45.
2025 Glens Falls -Saratoga Chapter ADK Annual Dinner and Business Meeting. Holiday Inn 2223 Canada Street Lake George NY 12845 [ Program ]
Fri, Oct 17, 2025, 6:00 pm, Rating: NR
Leader: Anne Paolano
518-744-6359
- Join us for a special evening with Adirondack photographer, filmmaker, and author Jonathan Zaharek, who will be sharing a powerful presentation about the legacy of the 46ers: A Century in the High Peaks. This immersive talk will explore the beauty, challenge, and lasting legacy of the Adirondack High Peaks featuring stunning imagery, behind-the-scenes stories, and reflections from Jonathan's personal journey of hiking and photographing these mountains over the last decade. Jonathan is the author of Hiking the Adirondack 46 High Peaks With over 5,000 miles hiked in the High Peaks Wilderness and ten full rounds of the 46 completed, he is widely recognized for his powerful storytelling, deep-rooted connection to the land, and commitment to conservation through education. His work has been featured in many galleries, regional publications, and across digital platforms, where he continues to inspire a new generation of hikers and wilderness stewards. Further registration information including dinner choices and payment details will be provided at a later date.
Southern Adirondacks / Lake George Region [ Hike ]
Sat, Oct 18, 2025, time TBD, Rating: B
Leader: Kim Brown
908-305-8357
- Geared for those new to hiking and those coming back to the outdoors! Pace will be slow to moderate with distance between 4-8 miles. Hikes will be primarily in the Lake George/ Southern Adirondack Region. Let me know if you want to be on my email list and I'll share what we are doing and where to meet. This is a dog friendly hike. All dogs must be on leash the entire time and hike leader notified you are bringing your furry friend.
Annual Halloween Walk/Hike at Moreau Lake State Park [ Walk/Hike ]
Sun, Oct 26, 2025, 11:00 am, Rating: C
Leader: Chandra Geremick
518-424-0679
- I have learned that it's not so easy to hike up a mountain in full costume, so let's meet at Moreau Lake State Park for our annual costume contest and enjoy a leisurely walk through the park, and have some ghoulish goodies! I refuse to win first place again, so BE ON YOUR GAME! Let's see your most creative costume yet. All ages welcome. Pet friendly.
Pyramid Peak and maybe Gothics [ Hike ]
Sat, Nov 1, 2025, 7:00 am, Rating: A+
Leader: Jeff Mans
518-265-4135
- To celebrate the seasonal end of the AMR/DEC parking reservation system and public access to the AMR easement, we'll climb Pyramid Peak and linger for a while to enjoy the views before deciding whether to climb Gothics to hog more views. Bonuses: Lower Ausable Lake and Rainbow Falls. Trail is very steep in sections and open at places. Distance to Pyramid is about 12+ miles round trip with 3,550 feet of elevation gain. Pyramid stands at 4515 feet. Meet-up at Schroon Lake Tops parking lot at 7:00 am, or at AMR parking lot at 7:30 am. Rain date November 2nd.
Southern Adirondacks / Lake George Region [ Hike ]
Sat, Nov 1, 2025, time TBD, Rating: B
Leader: Kim Brown
908-305-8357
- Geared for those new to hiking and those coming back to the outdoors! Pace will be slow to moderate with distance between 4-8 miles. Hikes will be primarily in the Lake George/ Southern Adirondack Region. Let me know if you want to be on my email list and I'll share what we are doing and where to meet. This is a dog friendly hike. All dogs must be on leash the entire time and hike leader notified you are bringing your furry friend.
Executive Committee Meeting [ Meeting ]
Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 7:00 pm, Rating: NR
Leader: Kim Brown
908-305-8357
- The meeting will be a virtual meeting via Zoom. All chapter members are welcome at the meeting. Please email chapterchair@adk-gfs.org for the Zoom information if you would like to attend. The Zoom link will also be provided to the Executive Committee in the meeting agenda.
Jay Range [ Hike ]
Sat, Nov 8, 2025, 8:00 am, Rating: A-
Leader: Pete Fedorick
661-425-1044
- Join me for one of the best ridge climbs in the Adirondacks, around 8 miles round trip and about 2,600 feet of elevation change. If the weather is nice, it will be some of the best views in the Adirondacks. Meetup for carpool will be at Warrens County Municipal Center 6:45am, departing at 7:am. Please email me or text me if you plan to attend.
Sawteeth [ Hike ]
Sat, Nov 15, 2025, 7:30 am, Rating: A
Leader: Pete Fedorick
661-425-1044
- Sawteeth from the Adirondack Mountain Reserve, taking the scenic route. Mileage on this one is around 13 miles with 3200 feet of elevation gain. Meetup for carpool will be at Warrens County Municipal Center 6:15am, departing at 6:30am. Or AMR parking lot at 7:30am. Please email me or text me if you plan to attend.
Community Room Crandall Library 251 Glens Street Glens Falls NY 12801 [ Program ]
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 7:00 pm, Rating: NR
Leader: Anne Paolano
518-744-6359
- William S Brown PhD Timber Rattlesnakes: How They Live and What They Do. Bill will summarize the basic biology of Timber Rattlesnakes and focus on some of the research questions that are useful for evaluating its conservation status. He will frame this perspective toward outdoor enthusiasts and naturalists who may encounter a rattlesnake in the wild. In New York, Timber Rattlesnakes are distributed in two dozen counties. Many populations were extirpated or depleted throughout the state over the past two centuries. The species was listed as "threatened" in 1983 and has been fully protected by New York State law for the past 40 years. Please join our friends from the Southern Adirondack Audubon Society for a joint program at Crandall Public Library.
Noonmark and Round Mtn loop from AMR [ Hike ]
Sat, Nov 22, 2025, 8:00 am, Rating: A-
Leader: Pete Fedorick
661-425-1044
- Noonmark and Round Mountain loop from Adirondack Mountain Reserve. We'll ascend Noonmark, then come down the back side and climb Round Mountain on the loop back, then go back down to the AMR parking lot for about 6 miles with 3000+ feet of elevation change. Meetup for carpool will be at Warrens County Municipal Center 6:45am, departing at 7:am. Or AMR parking lot at 8am. Please email me or text me if you plan to attend.
Southern Adirondacks / Lake George Region [ Hike ]
Sat, Nov 22, 2025, time TBD, Rating: B
Leader: Kim Brown
908-305-8357
- Geared for those new to hiking and those coming back to the outdoors! Pace will be slow to moderate with distance between 4-8 miles. Hikes will be primarily in the Lake George/ Southern Adirondack Region. Let me know if you want to be on my email list and I'll share what we are doing and where to meet. This is a dog friendly hike. All dogs must be on leash the entire time and hike leader notified you are bringing your furry friend.
- Let's work up that old holiday hunger once again this year. Approximately 4 miles of hiking on and off road and trail with little elevation change. Dress for cold and snow. Meet at the visitor parking lot off Route 32, Stillwater. See you there, hiker buds. Happy Thanksgiving from Rich.
Southern Adirondacks / Lake George Region [ Hike/Snowshoe ]
Sat, Nov 29, 2025, time TBD, Rating: B
Leader: Kim Brown
908-305-8357
- What's Up Saturday? Geared for those new to hiking and those coming back to the outdoors! Pace will be slow to moderate with distance between 4-8 miles. Hikes will be primarily in the Lake George/ Southern Adirondack Region. Let me know if you want to be on my email list and I'll share what we are doing and where to meet the Monday or Tuesday before the scheduled hike.
Executive Commitee Meeting [ Meeting ]
Wed, Dec 3, 2025, 6:00 pm, Rating: NR
Leader: Kim Brown
908-305-8357
- The Annual Pot Luck will be held at Saratoga Library which will then be followed by the Executive Committee Meeting. All chapter members are welcome. Please email chapterchair@adk-gfs.org if you would like to attend.
- We will meet at the main parking lot across the road from the flag pole, off Scout Road. Dress for cold weather and rain. Around three miles of hiking with little elevation change. Bring microspikes in case of ice (Eeks!). Merry Christmas to all. It may be a good idea to wear some orange while deer hunting season is still open in other areas.
Southern Adirondacks / Lake George Region [ Hike/Snowshoe ]
Sat, Dec 13, 2025, time TBD, Rating: B
Leader: Kim Brown
908-305-8357
- What's Up Saturday? Geared for those new to hiking and those coming back to the outdoors! Pace will be slow to moderate with distance between 4-8 miles. Hikes will be primarily in the Lake George/ Southern Adirondack Region. Let me know if you want to be on my email list and I'll share what we are doing and where to meet the monday or tuesday before the scheduled hike.
Santanonis [ Hike ]
Sat, Jan 10, 2026, 5:00 am, Rating: A+
Leader: Wayne Richter
518-893-7895
- The Santanonis in winter: No mud, but we'll hope for plenty of snow. We'll go up the Bradley Pond herd path to tag Panther, then head down to and back up from Couchsachraga. Next, we'll follow the ridge to Santanoni. If we find the Express trail, we'll take it down. If not, we will backtrack on the ridge to take the Bradley Pond herd path down. Expect a long day with a finish well after dark. And who knows, maybe we'll meet a pine martin or two. Meeting will be at the Northway Exit 18 park and ride at the north end of Media Drive.
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour [ Program ]
Fri, Jan 30, 2026, 7:00 pm, Rating: NR
Leader: Mo Coutant
518-708-0096
- Save the date - come to 1 or all 4 shows! This year we added a 4th show since the tickets sell out so quickly. But they will still go fast, so get your tickets in mid-December before they sell out! Different films each showing. See film line-ups on our site when they become available in mid-December. Doors open an hour before the show, get there 1/2 hour before for an early bird door prize. Email or call Mo for more information. **Note: There's a local hockey game at 7- so get there early to find parking! Come to GF for dinner or drinks and stay for the show!**
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour [ Program ]
Sat, Jan 31, 2026, 7:00 pm, Rating: NR
Leader: Mo Coutant
518-708-0096
- Save the date - come to 1 or all 4 shows! This year we added a 4th show since the tickets sell out so quickly. They'll still go quickly especially for this show, so get your tickets in mid-December while you can! Different films each showing. See film line-ups on our site when they become available in mid-December. Doors open an hour before the show, get there 1/2 hour before for an early bird door prize. Email or call Mo for more information. Save the date - come to 1 or all 4 shows! This year we added a 4th show since the tickets sell out so quickly. But they will still go fast, so get your tickets in mid-December before they sell out! Different films each showing. See film line-ups on our site when they become available in mid-December. Doors open an hour before the show, get there 1/2 hour before for an early bird door prize. Email or call Mo for more information. **Note: There's a local hockey game at 7- so get there early to find parking! Come to GF for dinner or drinks and stay for the show!**
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour [ Program ]
Sun, Feb 1, 2026, 4:00 pm, Rating: NR
Leader: Mo Coutant
518-708-0096
- This year the Sunday show will be at 4pm, for an earlier end time for everyone who needs to get to work the next day! Different films each showing. See film line-ups on our site when they become available in mid-December. Doors open an hour before the show, get there 1/2 hour before for an early bird door prize. Email or call Mo for more information. **Note: There's a local hockey game at 3 - so get there early to find parking! **