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!
Calendar of Events
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Sunset at Southwicks Beach State Park
Let’s walk until the sunset almost sinks into Lake Ontario. Very colorful! Bring your picnic dinner in a cooler. Jerry Smith
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Biking the Rideau Canal in Ottawa
This is a “never-been offered” bike tour, one which I have done several times. We will begin at the Hogsback Falls on Prince of Wales Parkway and we will pedal as far as the National theatre downtown Ottawa. We will probably eat at the falls before beginning the ride. Is it an overnight outing? Maybe. […]
Little Woodhull Trail Clearing & Bowen Picnic, NCT100 & NCT50
We will do some side cutting and general trail maintenance on Onondaga Chapter’s adopted trail on the North Country National Scenic Trail Adirondack route. Bring gloves and pruning tools if you have them. Tools will be supplied. Following the hike join Kathy and Jon Bowen at their cabin for our annual picnic. Mary Coffin, 315-687-3589, […]
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YM Labrador Hollow & Tinker Falls Hike
We will take a hike at one of the more scenic areas of CNY. We will explore Labrador Hollow, Tinker Falls and then hike up to the scenic overlook/hang glider launch. Be sure to bring water and a snack to enjoy at the scenic overlook. Michael Burkett 315-263-2268
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Hike to Bear Lake
After the hike to Bear Lake, we will also hike to Becker’s Ledge and Bubb Lake (elevation 415’). Slow paced. Dick Lightcap, 315-682-6635
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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Brandy Lake Hike
We will visit the Adirondack Park doing a walk to Brandy Lake off Route 28 near McKeever. We will initially be on an old woods trail following the Otter Lake outlet with some moderate climbs. We will first get to Brandy Lake campsite at 2.1 miles and the shore of the lake at 2.3 miles. […]
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Moss, Bubb & Sis Lakes
Enjoy a leisurely hike to these quiet, peaceful Adirondack lakes off the Big Moose Road. We’ll hike around Moss lake and take the side trail to see Bubb and Sis Lakes. Kathy Disque, 315-656-3383
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Black River Canal – Forestport to Hawkinsvile – NCT100
Enjoy a bike or a hike along the picturesque Black River Canal – NCT Connector - from Forestport to Hawkinsville. Lisa Druke, 315-637-6499,
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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 […]
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Black Pond Walk Along Lake Ontario
Let’s walk the boardwalk at Black Pond and then the beach. After the hike, we can possibly go back to our cottage on Lake Ontario for lunch if family is not there. I will advise on Yahoo Group. Drinks at the cottage after the hike. Missy Ethridge 315-558-0765
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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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Owls Head Fire Tower
Fire Tower near Long Lake in the Sargent Pond Wild Forest. The Trail is wide with rolling hills most of the way turning steep for the last mile to the summit of 2780 feet. Great 360° view from the restored fire tower. Dick Frio 315-679-0622
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North Country Trail Team Work Hike NCT 100 & 50
What better day is there than Labor Day weekend to do trail WORK. Join us as we touch up trail on a section of the FLT/NCT. We provide tools. Bring work gloves, lunch and water. Mary & Bill Coffin 315 687
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Sapsucker Woods Hike
We will visit the wonderful Cornell Lab of Ornithology west of Dryden off Rt. 13, and walk the Sapsucker Woods trails. Mary 315 424 1284