Want to join one of our hikes on the outing schedule? If you are not a member of the Onondaga Chapter and would like to join us, e-mail the Outing’s Chair Lisa Druke at or contact the Membership’s Chair Peg Whaley at or 315-633-0154. Guests are welcome to join for 1 or 2 outings to see what we are all about – please contact us!
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Millsite Lake
This is a 70th birthday party for me by me. Syracuse people will meet at Gander Mountain (contact leader). The leader will meet the group at the DEC boat launch on Cottage Hill Road in Redwood (contact leader). From there we will walk to my camp on the lake (approx. 1 mile). We will have […]
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Walking Wednesday
Every Wednesday some of our members take a 3-6 mile hike on one of the many trails in CNY. The first Wedfnesday of each month during Spring, Summer and Fall is usually devoted to trail mantenance. The Wednesday hikes welcome new participants. Carpooling is the norm. Please bring lunch and sufficient water. Call or email […]
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FLT Maintenance Hike
We will be doing maintenance on a portion of the Finger Lakes Trail/North Country Trail for which our Chapter has responsibility. Please attend and support this important activity. No special skills are required, just a genuine desire to ensure that trails are kept clear and marked for all hikers to enjoy. Bring a pair of […]
Dryden Lake Hike
This is a nice walk along an old rail trail near Dryden Lake. We’ll look for wildflowers. Lisa Druke
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Pigeon Lake Wilderness Maintenance Hike
We'll hike in from Big Moose/Higby Rd., inspect the trail to Carpenter Brook and Chub Lake, and do any necessary clearing along the way. Work a little or work a lot and enjoy the hike and the beautiful views over creeks and ponds along the way. This is an early start, out all day event, […]
Sterling Nature Center Hike
We'll take a walk through the woods and meadows and along the pebble beach and up onto the bluffs at this Cayuga County Nature Center overlooking Lake Ontario. There's a heron rookery and lots of bird life that should be very active and the spring wild flowers should be in bloom. Bring lunch and water. […]
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Link Trail Hike-Canastota
Hike this northern section of the Link Trail as far as daylight allows. Charlene Zebley
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Walking Wednesday
Every Wednesday some of our members take a 3-6 mile hike on one of the many trails in CNY. The first Wednesday of each month during Sprin, Summer and Fall is usually devoted to trail mantenance. The Wednesday hikes welcome new participants. Carpooling is the norm. Please bring lunch and sufficient water. Call or email […]
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YM Baltimore Woods Hike
We will hike 4 miles of hilly trails at Baltimore Woods Nature Center. Please contact me for more information and to be added to the list. Baltimore Woods has a strict “no dogs” policy. Please bring WATER (which is mandatory), hiking boots, light snack. Shannon Brown,
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FLT Maintenance Hike
We will be doing maintenance on a portion of the Finger Lakes Trail/North Country Trail for which our Chapter has responsibility. Please attend and support this important activity. No special skills are required, just a genuine desire to ensure that trails are kept clear and marked for all hikers to enjoy. Bring a pair of […]
Howland Island Paddle (changed from Mudge Creek)
Come join us in exploring a wetland wildlife sanctuary around Howland Island. We plan to paddle counterclockwise or out and return with loop around Haiti Island – depends on group desire and conditions. Bring lunch, water, sunglasses, PFD, binoculars for bird watchers. There will be no hike included with this outing (paddle only). Contact leaders: Kathy Clauss […]
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Middle Settlement Lake Hike
Let's hike out to the lean-to and back. Hopefully it will be a lovely Spring day. Most likely there will be mud and black flies, but that's the Adirondacks. So be ready for mud, bugs and maybe some wild flowers along the way. We'll be having lunch at the lean-to, so bring lunch, snacks and […]
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Erie Canal East at Lakeport Walk
Let’s enjoy an evening stroll on the Erie Canal Towpath from Lakeport Rd. Charlene Zebley
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Bicycling Onondaga Lake Trails
Join us for a leisurely ride on the bike/walking trail along Onondaga Lake starting at the parking lot near the Salt Museum to the Lakeview Amphitheater and back. This is mostly a flat ride with views of the lake and a nice forested section on the lake’s west side. After our ride there are numerous […]
Walking Wednesday
Every Wednesday some of our members take a 3-6 mile hike on one of the many trails in CNY. The first Wedfnesday of each month during Spring, Summer and Fall is usually devoted to trail mantenance. The Wednesday hikes welcome new participants. Carpooling is the norm. Please bring lunch and sufficient water. Call or email […]
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Lakeview Paddle and Hike
We will put in @ the DEC launch in Lakeview paddle to Lake Ontario. Hike the shoreline in the Lakeview Wildlife Management Area. PFD required. Bring lunch /snacks / water/ sunscreen. Weather cancels. Dick Frio
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FLT Alder Lake, Balsam Lake Mtn. Hike (FLT and Catskill Fire Tower)
We will plan to hike over the highest point on the FLT (Millbrook Ridge) and take a short side trail to the fire tower if you wish. Spot cars. The fire tower is the 17th highest point in the Catskills and Millbrook Ridge is the 36th highest. For shorter, more level option (4.6 miles), call […]
Chaumont Barrens Hike
Hike the unique Alvar landscape at this Nature Conservancy property in northern New York. There are many unusual flowers that bloom in this area, the orchids and prairie smoke should be in bloom. We will hike slowly with many opportunities to explore the area and take pictures. Kathy Disque
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Telephone Rd to Cheningo Day Use Area & Campground NCT100
Let's take a stroll along the Finger Lakes Trail, also qualifier for the NCT 100 for 2017. We will be hiking through the Taylor Valley State Forest. Come out and take a hike! Theresa & Jay Evans
YM Overnight Backpack-French Louie Loop in West Canada Lake Wilderness
The YMs are hosting an overnight backpacking trip. We will split the hiking into two days of roughly 8 miles the first day and 10 miles the second. We will hike in from the trailhead for the French Louie Trail and follow the French Louie Trail to one of the West Lake Lean-Tos and the […]
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Green Lakes State Park Hike
Join me for a walk on the trails in the upper section of the park. Peg Whaley
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Walking Wednesday
Every Wednesday some of our members take a 3-6 mile hike on one of the many trails in CNY. The first Wedfnesday of each month during Spring, Summer and Fall is usually devoted to trail mantenance. The Wednesday hikes welcome new participants. Carpooling is the norm. Please bring lunch and sufficient water. Call or email […]
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Wild Flower Hike at Nelson Swamp
This lovely place always has many species of Wildflowers. Bring wild flower book if you want to. This will be a joint outing with the North Country Trail. Contact leader at 315-424-1284
FLT Maintenance Hike
We will be doing maintenance on a portion of the Finger Lakes Trail/North Country Trail for which our Chapter has responsibility. Please attend and support this important activity. No special skills are required, just a genuine desire to ensure that trails are kept clear and marked for all hikers to enjoy. Bring a pair of […]
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Little Woodhull Trail Clearing Hike, NCT100
Celebrate National Trails Day. We will do some side cutting and general trail maintenance on Onondaga Chapter’s newly adopted Adirondack trail. It is located in Black River Wild Forest between Forestport and North Lake and is on the North Country National Scenic Trail route. Bring gloves and pruning tools if you have them. Tools will […]
YM Kayak Outing
Join the YMs for an early season Kayak on Onondaga Lake. This event is open to those who have no previous kayaking experience. To make the outing comfortable for new kayakers the group kayak will last for an hour. Rentals are available for $15 at the launch site on the beach. This outing is weather […]