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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Link Trail Hike
Take a leisurely hike in the Tioughnioga Wildlife Area north from Dugway Rd. We’ll cross the bridge over the beaver dam. Let’s hope we find signs of spring on the trail. Be prepared for muddy conditions, bring snowshoes if more than 6” of snow. Kathy Disque 315-656-3383
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NCT Shackham Rd. to Bardeen Rd./NCT 100
Enjoy an early Spring, Easter Sunday hike on the NCNST from Shackham Road to Bardeen Rd. The trail could have a few wet spots this time of year. Bring a snack or lunch. We will spot cars. Lisa Druke 315-637-6499
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Derby Hill Hawk Watch
We will hike/explore Selkirk shores then head over to Derby Hill for exploration & lunch. If the winds are favorable we may see 1000’s of migrating raptors. Members of Onondaga Audubon Society will be involved in the spring hawk watch. Bring lunch, snack, binoculars, water. Dick Frio 315- 679-0622
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Abbott Loop Hike-Danby State Forest
Join me for one of my favorite hikes in Danby State Forest, Finger Lakes Trail System, Tompkins County. Snow will be melting and streams will be flowing so hiking poles and boots are advised. There is some elevation and a few stream crossings on your way to the pinnacle overlook. Bring lunch and water. Rain […]
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YM Stoney Pond Hike
Let’s enjoy an early spring hike at Stoney Pond State Forest. We will hike approximately 6 miles in gently rolling terrain. Bring a snack or lunch and we will take a break along the water. Michael Burkett 315-263-2268,
NCT/FLT Highland Forest End to End Trail Inspection/NCT100
We will spot cars and hike (or snowshoe) on the FLT and North Country National Scenic Trail (section of Onondaga Trail) across our county forest from Cowles Settlement Road to DeRuyter Dam Road. We will inspect the trail, pick up branches left by winter and make note of 2018 maintenance needs. Mary Coffin 315-687-3589
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Pratt’s Falls Hike or Snowshoe
We'll hike/snowshoe the loop, then take falls trail if weather permits. Sigi Schwinge 315-437-6906,
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OK Slip Falls Hike
We will hike in the Hudson Gorge Wilderness area to one of the highest falls in the Adirondacks & if the conditions and energy are favorable then hike down to the Hudson River for lunch. Bring snacks, lunch, water, micro-spikes. This is mud season in the Adirondacks. Dick Frio 315- 679-0622
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Simple Relaxing Springtime Walk
This is a simple spring walk along abandoned Town Line Road (a.k.a. Salsbury) in the Town of Camden. I always enjoy the quaintness of this mostly stone-walled lined old road. We'll park at my woodlot on Van Buren Road. If the group wishes to do more, there is the option of walking around my woodlot. […]
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Onondaga NCT in Tioughnioga WMA , NCT 100-year 3
We will inspect this trail section and do light trail pick up along the way. This is the FLT/NCT Onondaga Trail from its junction with the NCT CNY Chapter NCNST from Holmes Rd. to East Branch of Limestone Creek and back. Mary & Bill Coffin 315-687-3589
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Nicks Lake Circuit Hike
Starting at the Bisby Road trailhead we will hike around Nicks Lake. The hike will take us through the campground and across the beach at this DEC Campsite near Old Forge. Kathy Disque 315-656-3383
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FLT/NCT Dam Rd to Tromp Rd/NCT100
We will hike to Tromp Rd and return. Bring snacks and/or lunch and water. Missy Ethridge 315-558-0765
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YM Clark Reservation Evening Hike
It’s April and getting warmer and staying light later. We will have a midweek evening hike to make the workweek go by faster. Michael Burkett 315-263-2268,
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French Lessons – Preparing for travel to France
We’ll discuss plans for our up-coming trips to France in May. We’ll have a French lesson while enjoying French cheeses, bread and wine. Others who plan on visiting France, Quebec, Belgium or Switzerland may join this session. Email to confirm. Jerry
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FLT Trumble Corners Rd. to Robert Treman State Park Hike
We are tentatively planning to hike from Trumbull Corners Road to end of Robert H. Treman State Park. This hike is in Tompkins County. It will be mostly along dirt trails and in the RH Treman State Park, where Theresa ended her E2E a few years ago. This is a joint hike with Spring FLT […]
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Millsite Lake Picnic/Birthday Party
This has become an annual event as has my May 1st birthday. If coming from Syracuse meet at Gander Mountain (contact leader for the time). The leader will meet the group at the DEC boat launch on Cottage Hill Road in Redwood (contact leader for the meeting time). (The DEC ramp is one mile from […]
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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 […]
Mudge Creek/East Bay Paddle
Come join us in exploring a wetland wildlife sanctuary in one of the larger land-locked bays adjacent to Lake Ontario. We will paddle for approximately 3 hours on a flat, back water route at a leisurely pace with a stop on land for a stretch, lunch and optional beach stroll for treasures. Bring lunch and […]
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Lakeview Wildlife Management Hike
We will hike thru a wetlands/forest/shoreline & have lunch at an overlook. Bring lunch, water, and sunscreen. Dick Frio 315-679-0622