Mary Crittenden Coffin, 81, from Chittenango died peacefully on October 25 under Crouse Hospital life-ending palliative care. She had sudden multiple strokes.
Growing up in a rural family setting she finished high school in LeRoy, NY, college at SUNY Potsdam and her graduate work in science education at Syracuse University. Her 34 years of […]
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The Northville Placid Trail is celebrating it’s 100th Anniversary this year. Since its completion in 1924, the 138-mile trail has given hikers—whether through segments or a thru-hike—the chance to immerse themselves in the outdoors: an adventure and an experience that celebrates our public lands. Enjoy many remote and quite lakes and ponds, abundant rivers and […]
Earlier this spring, 2023, the ADK board of directors voted unanimously to adopt an Outing and Leader’s Guide that establishes organization-wide protocols that will create safer and more enjoyable experiences for our participants. This is the result of a robust year-long process led by the Advisory Council’s Outings and Meetings Committee.
To lead outings in the […]
Fellows Hill Loop (4 miles, 577 ft. ascent)
Take Herlihy Road from Route 80 near Apulia and park on the west side of the road at the top of the hill.
To walk the trail clockwise, cross the road heading east and up a fairly long hill. At the top of the hill there is a cemetery […]
The attached document contains information on archeologic sites in or near hiking trails in Central New York. The site data was provided by Bill Coffin and Ed O’Shea. There is a short description of each site along with a trail map indicating the location along with it’s GPS co-ordinates. The GPS co-ordinates have not been […]
by Meg Keech
“You’re going to do what??” “Won’t you be scared?” “Won’t you be lonely?” These were the reactions I got when I told my non-hiking friends about my plan to do a solo through hike of the Northville Placid trail (NPT), a 135-mile trail running from Northville in the southern Adirondacks to Lake Placid. […]
It’s been so cold the past couple of weeks I thought I should post this as a reminder to all us Winter hikers. To stay comfortable on a cold-weather hike, it’s critical to wear the right clothing and carry the right gear.
Wear layers: Layering is a three-part system that includes a base layer that wicks perspiration […]