Outings Detail
Updated: February 20 2025 10:36
Executive Committee Meeting
[ Meeting ]
Wed, Mar 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.
Wed, Mar 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.
Saddleback from the Garden.
[ Hike/Snowshoe ]
Sun, Mar 9, 2025, time TBD, Rating: A+
Leader: Jeff Mans 518-265-4135
- Saddleback from the Garden trailhead in Keene Valley. The first 3 miles twoards JBL consists of gently rolling hills, and then turns left at a junction and past the DEC Interior Outpost and over a bridge on Johns Brook to the Orebed Brook trail for another 3 miles to the Gothics col and intersection with the State Range Trail (with great views of Gothic's slides), and then a short distance up the side of Saddleback, dropping down into the saddle, and out onto the rock outcrop at the true summit of Saddleback, where you will feel Basin's gravity want to pull you across the chasm, but we'll stop here to admire the cliffs and fine views. About 13 miles with 3,000 feet of total elevation gain. Exact start time and meet-up location TBD.
Sun, Mar 9, 2025, time TBD, Rating: A+
Leader: Jeff Mans 518-265-4135
- Saddleback from the Garden trailhead in Keene Valley. The first 3 miles twoards JBL consists of gently rolling hills, and then turns left at a junction and past the DEC Interior Outpost and over a bridge on Johns Brook to the Orebed Brook trail for another 3 miles to the Gothics col and intersection with the State Range Trail (with great views of Gothic's slides), and then a short distance up the side of Saddleback, dropping down into the saddle, and out onto the rock outcrop at the true summit of Saddleback, where you will feel Basin's gravity want to pull you across the chasm, but we'll stop here to admire the cliffs and fine views. About 13 miles with 3,000 feet of total elevation gain. Exact start time and meet-up location TBD.
Adirondack Hike/Snow Shoe
[ Hike/Snowshoe ]
Sun, Mar 16, 2025, time TBD, Rating: B+
Leader: Chandra Geremick 518-424-0679
Colead: Anthony Szmul 518-424-0679
- ****EDIT****Postponed due to weather to 3/16/25. Equinox Mountain- This hike is about an hour drive to Manchester. It's around 6 miles with over 2,400 feet of elevation change. It is steep, but the trail is wide with lots of room for breaks. It is a safe trail without the Adirondack rockiness or blowdown we are used to. The scenery is as breathtaking as the elevation :). There are many trail options out of the preserve. We will be hiking the blue trail, but will only go to the junction, which leads to an interesting spring. This is a great opportunity to build strength and stretch your ability. If you follow along, we should be doing increasingly difficult hikes to prepare for spring/summer adventures. You will need snowshoes and microspikes. I will send out an email about specific gear required.
Sun, Mar 16, 2025, time TBD, Rating: B+
Leader: Chandra Geremick 518-424-0679
Colead: Anthony Szmul 518-424-0679
- ****EDIT****Postponed due to weather to 3/16/25. Equinox Mountain- This hike is about an hour drive to Manchester. It's around 6 miles with over 2,400 feet of elevation change. It is steep, but the trail is wide with lots of room for breaks. It is a safe trail without the Adirondack rockiness or blowdown we are used to. The scenery is as breathtaking as the elevation :). There are many trail options out of the preserve. We will be hiking the blue trail, but will only go to the junction, which leads to an interesting spring. This is a great opportunity to build strength and stretch your ability. If you follow along, we should be doing increasingly difficult hikes to prepare for spring/summer adventures. You will need snowshoes and microspikes. I will send out an email about specific gear required.
Saratoga Springs Public Library Dutcher Room 49 Henry St NY 12866
[ Program ]
Wed, Mar 19, 2025, 7:00 pm, Rating: NR
Leader: Anne Paolano 518-744-6359
- Exploring Iceland with Lenore and Jack Reber. Iceland has volcanoes, glaciers, waterfalls, birdlife and interesting customs and buildings. Join us for pictures and stories from our July 2013 and June 2016 trips to one of our favorite countries. Lenore and Jack are long time ADK-GFS members. They have presented many outstanding programs for us and always have amazing photos.
Wed, Mar 19, 2025, 7:00 pm, Rating: NR
Leader: Anne Paolano 518-744-6359
- Exploring Iceland with Lenore and Jack Reber. Iceland has volcanoes, glaciers, waterfalls, birdlife and interesting customs and buildings. Join us for pictures and stories from our July 2013 and June 2016 trips to one of our favorite countries. Lenore and Jack are long time ADK-GFS members. They have presented many outstanding programs for us and always have amazing photos.
Boreas Mountain from The Branch on Blue Ridge Road
[ Hike/Snowshoe ]
Sat, Mar 22, 2025, 7:30 am, Rating: A
Leader: Jeff Mans 518-265-4135
Colead: Anna Gomez Domenech
- What better way to celebrate the first weekend of spring than a visit to Boreas, and a reminder that winter has not yet let go of its grip, as only the Greek god of the north wind, winter, and ice, Boreas, knows well. While the existing old roads and jeep trail for about 5 miles up to the site of the former fire tower observer's cabin may appear springlike, and belie the trail conditions to be encountered for the last steep mile to the summit, be prepared for possible waist-deep snow from that spot onwards, and without the luxury of a broken trail. However, the views from the summit of Boreas are simply magnificent, and not to be missed since the public was given a 2012 easement along the existing trail to the summit of Boreas. Total round trip is a little over 12 miles. Very easy going along the existing roads. Although not a High Peak, at 3776 feet it is the 64th highest Adirondack peak, and offers spectacular views of the High Peaks. Meetup at the Schroon Lake Tops parking lot at 7:30 am, or the Branch Parking Area at 8:00 am.
Sat, Mar 22, 2025, 7:30 am, Rating: A
Leader: Jeff Mans 518-265-4135
Colead: Anna Gomez Domenech
- What better way to celebrate the first weekend of spring than a visit to Boreas, and a reminder that winter has not yet let go of its grip, as only the Greek god of the north wind, winter, and ice, Boreas, knows well. While the existing old roads and jeep trail for about 5 miles up to the site of the former fire tower observer's cabin may appear springlike, and belie the trail conditions to be encountered for the last steep mile to the summit, be prepared for possible waist-deep snow from that spot onwards, and without the luxury of a broken trail. However, the views from the summit of Boreas are simply magnificent, and not to be missed since the public was given a 2012 easement along the existing trail to the summit of Boreas. Total round trip is a little over 12 miles. Very easy going along the existing roads. Although not a High Peak, at 3776 feet it is the 64th highest Adirondack peak, and offers spectacular views of the High Peaks. Meetup at the Schroon Lake Tops parking lot at 7:30 am, or the Branch Parking Area at 8:00 am.
Southern Adirondacks / Lake George Region
[ Hike/Snowshoe ]
Sat, Mar 22, 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. (I have extra traction spikes and snowshoes if you do not have any.)
Sat, Mar 22, 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. (I have extra traction spikes and snowshoes if you do not have any.)
Executive Committee Meeting
[ Meeting ]
Wed, Apr 2, 2025, 6:00 pm, Rating: NR
Leader: Kim Brown 908-305-8357
- The in-person meeting will be held in the semi-private Brewers Room at Common Roots in So Glens Falls. We purchase our own eats and dine at 6pm with business meeting to follow at 7pm. All chapter members are welcome to attend. Please email chapterchair@adk-gfs.org if you would like to attend.
Wed, Apr 2, 2025, 6:00 pm, Rating: NR
Leader: Kim Brown 908-305-8357
- The in-person meeting will be held in the semi-private Brewers Room at Common Roots in So Glens Falls. We purchase our own eats and dine at 6pm with business meeting to follow at 7pm. All chapter members are welcome to attend. Please email chapterchair@adk-gfs.org if you would like to attend.
Stillwater Locks Area Hike
[ Hike ]
Sat, Apr 12, 2025, 8:00 am, Rating: C
Leader: Rich Crammond 518-584-2380
- This will be an approximately 1 mile loop hike to the point where the Hoosic flows into the Hudson River. Just a nice little hike to look for eagles. Meeting place will be just off the highway between the long and short canal bridge across the Hudson River from the "only" caution light in Stillwater.
Sat, Apr 12, 2025, 8:00 am, Rating: C
Leader: Rich Crammond 518-584-2380
- This will be an approximately 1 mile loop hike to the point where the Hoosic flows into the Hudson River. Just a nice little hike to look for eagles. Meeting place will be just off the highway between the long and short canal bridge across the Hudson River from the "only" caution light in Stillwater.
Southern Adirondacks/Lake George Region
[ Hike ]
Sat, Apr 19, 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.
Sat, Apr 19, 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.
Crandall Library Community Room 251 Glen St Glens Falls NY 12801
[ Program ]
Wed, Apr 23, 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.
Wed, Apr 23, 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.
Hopkins Mountain via Mossey Cascade Brook
[ Hike ]
Sat, Apr 26, 2025, 8:30 am, Rating: B+
Leader: Jeff Mans 518-265-4135
- Hopkins Mountain via Mossy Cascade Trail. Approximately 7 miles round trip located along Route 73 near Keene Valley. About a 2,200 foot gain in elevation, and some incredible views of the Ausable Valley and the surrounding High Peaks. Meet-up at the Tops parking lot in Schroon Lake at 8:30 am.
Sat, Apr 26, 2025, 8:30 am, Rating: B+
Leader: Jeff Mans 518-265-4135
- Hopkins Mountain via Mossy Cascade Trail. Approximately 7 miles round trip located along Route 73 near Keene Valley. About a 2,200 foot gain in elevation, and some incredible views of the Ausable Valley and the surrounding High Peaks. Meet-up at the Tops parking lot in Schroon Lake at 8:30 am.
Trail Work - Tongue Mountain Range
[ Trail work ]
Sat, Apr 26, 2025, 9:00 am, Rating: C+
Leader: Steve Mackey 518-338-8173
- Our chapter has been taking care of the Northern Tongue Range for many years. We will mainly be cutting any blowdown that is across the trail. We'll also clean or create a few water bars and brush back any branches or little trees that are impeding the trail. We start at the Deer Leap trailhead (at the top of Tongue Mountain) and finish at the Clay Meadows trailhead. We might go in from both trailheads, depending on how many people we have. I have quite a few different tools, so I can probably supply you with a saw or loppers if you don't own any. I will let everyone participate; you won't just be moving stuff that we cut. I find it very satisfing to "give back" and leave the trail better than I found it. We also have another trail nearby that we can work on if we get a big turnout. We adopted the trail along Northwest Bay. However, we will probably schedule that separately. ADK, as you probably know, has an "adopt a lean-to program," but they also have an "adopt a trail program". We can teach you everything you need to know to adopt a trail on your own.
Sat, Apr 26, 2025, 9:00 am, Rating: C+
Leader: Steve Mackey 518-338-8173
- Our chapter has been taking care of the Northern Tongue Range for many years. We will mainly be cutting any blowdown that is across the trail. We'll also clean or create a few water bars and brush back any branches or little trees that are impeding the trail. We start at the Deer Leap trailhead (at the top of Tongue Mountain) and finish at the Clay Meadows trailhead. We might go in from both trailheads, depending on how many people we have. I have quite a few different tools, so I can probably supply you with a saw or loppers if you don't own any. I will let everyone participate; you won't just be moving stuff that we cut. I find it very satisfing to "give back" and leave the trail better than I found it. We also have another trail nearby that we can work on if we get a big turnout. We adopted the trail along Northwest Bay. However, we will probably schedule that separately. ADK, as you probably know, has an "adopt a lean-to program," but they also have an "adopt a trail program". We can teach you everything you need to know to adopt a trail on your own.
Southern Adirondack Hike
[ Walk/Hike ]
Sun, Apr 27, 2025, time TBD, Rating: B-
Leader: Chandra Geremick 518-424-0679
- This hike will be TBD, but will be a smaller local hike as we prepare for the warmer months. Stretch your legs and get ready for the season with a 3 to 5 mile hike. I will send out a destination and gear list with my email.
Sun, Apr 27, 2025, time TBD, Rating: B-
Leader: Chandra Geremick 518-424-0679
- This hike will be TBD, but will be a smaller local hike as we prepare for the warmer months. Stretch your legs and get ready for the season with a 3 to 5 mile hike. I will send out a destination and gear list with my email.
Executive Committee Meetingive
[ Meeting ]
Wed, May 7, 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.
Wed, May 7, 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.
Hudson Crossing
[ Hike ]
Sat, May 10, 2025, 9:00 am, Rating: C
Leader: Rich Crammond 518-584-2380
- Just a neat little outing by the Hudson River with around two miles of hiking up to Eagle Point and back. Meeting place is the Hudson Crossing dead end parking lot north of Lock 5, Schuylerville. Drive across the locks to the parking area. See you there, hiker buds.
Sat, May 10, 2025, 9:00 am, Rating: C
Leader: Rich Crammond 518-584-2380
- Just a neat little outing by the Hudson River with around two miles of hiking up to Eagle Point and back. Meeting place is the Hudson Crossing dead end parking lot north of Lock 5, Schuylerville. Drive across the locks to the parking area. See you there, hiker buds.
Mother's Day Morning Cycle
[ Bike ]
Sun, May 11, 2025, time TBD, Rating: B+
Leader: Jen Ferriss 000-000-0000
- Let's get out for a morning ride on Mother's Day. Route will be in the Saratoga/Glens Falls area on rural roads. Cyclists should be able to ride between 12-15 mph and plan on a 25 mile route. I will make sure we have a place to rest and refuel 1/2 way and home in time for lunch.
Sun, May 11, 2025, time TBD, Rating: B+
Leader: Jen Ferriss 000-000-0000
- Let's get out for a morning ride on Mother's Day. Route will be in the Saratoga/Glens Falls area on rural roads. Cyclists should be able to ride between 12-15 mph and plan on a 25 mile route. I will make sure we have a place to rest and refuel 1/2 way and home in time for lunch.
Lake George
[ Bike ]
Fri, May 16, 2025, 5:00 pm, Rating: C+
Leader: Steve Mackey 518-338-8173
- We'll meet at the parking area for the Glens Falls/Lake George Bike Trail off of Country Club Road. We'll bicycle to Lake George and have pizza at one of the pizza places in Lake George and then bicycle back. It would be good to have a light or at least a head lamp. It is around 16 miles round trip. Some hills, but not too bad. The bike trail is paved, so any kind of bike will work.
Fri, May 16, 2025, 5:00 pm, Rating: C+
Leader: Steve Mackey 518-338-8173
- We'll meet at the parking area for the Glens Falls/Lake George Bike Trail off of Country Club Road. We'll bicycle to Lake George and have pizza at one of the pizza places in Lake George and then bicycle back. It would be good to have a light or at least a head lamp. It is around 16 miles round trip. Some hills, but not too bad. The bike trail is paved, so any kind of bike will work.
Southern Adirondacks / Lake George Region
[ Hike ]
Sat, May 17, 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.
Sat, May 17, 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.
Vermont Wildflower Hike
[ Hike ]
Sun, May 18, 2025, time TBD, Rating: B
Leader: Chandra Geremick 518-424-0679
- Bromley Mountain via the Long Trail. Plan on a lovely day of flower hunting. Roughly 5.7 miles with 1,420 feet of elevation gain. This is a beautiful time of year to watch the earth bloom!
Sun, May 18, 2025, time TBD, Rating: B
Leader: Chandra Geremick 518-424-0679
- Bromley Mountain via the Long Trail. Plan on a lovely day of flower hunting. Roughly 5.7 miles with 1,420 feet of elevation gain. This is a beautiful time of year to watch the earth bloom!
Dutcher Community room Saratoga Springs Public Library 49 Henry Street NY 12866
[ Program ]
Wed, May 21, 2025, 7:00 pm, Rating: NR
Leader: anne paolano 518-744-6359
- Join us to hear about the wonderful Grassland Bird Trust: Have you ever been in a grassland at dusk with the Adirondack Mountains in the background and watched ten or more Short-Eared Owls fluttering like butterflies about 20 feet over your head? If not, you've missed something truly wonderful. Grassland Bird Trust (GBT) is a 501(c)(3) land trust conserving critical habitat for endangered, threatened and at risk grassland birds. GBT's mission is to protect and conserve critical and vanishing grassland habitat for endangered, threatened, and rapidly declining grassland birds in the 102,000 acre Washington County Grasslands. NYS grassland birds include the State Endangered Short-eared Owl, the State Threatened Northern Harrier, American Kestrels, Eastern Meadowlarks and Bobolinks. Altogether there are 11 grassland bird species are at risk in NYS. GBT is a stop on the NYS Birding Trail, a state wide map of birding hot spots. GBT's 2.6-mile trail winds through the grasslands and along the Dead Creek, offering spectacular views from all directions. With a little luck, you'll see increasingly rare grassland birds. On Dead Creek beavers have built dams and created a wetland area. So, you may see them or the muskrats and the bird species that have the wetlands as their habitat. It is a wonderful walk, appropriate for all ages, with eight benches strategically positioned along the way for maximum viewing enjoyment. The benches are conducive to a technique called ‘slow birding'. It involves relaxing for a bit letting the birds come to you and then not just getting a glimpse of them but observing their behaviors. Speakers include Samantha Carouso Peck who holds a Ph.D. from Cornell University studying the behavior, learning, and communication of birds. And Keith Swensen who is currently Vice-Chair of GBT, having served on the board for 6 years
Wed, May 21, 2025, 7:00 pm, Rating: NR
Leader: anne paolano 518-744-6359
- Join us to hear about the wonderful Grassland Bird Trust: Have you ever been in a grassland at dusk with the Adirondack Mountains in the background and watched ten or more Short-Eared Owls fluttering like butterflies about 20 feet over your head? If not, you've missed something truly wonderful. Grassland Bird Trust (GBT) is a 501(c)(3) land trust conserving critical habitat for endangered, threatened and at risk grassland birds. GBT's mission is to protect and conserve critical and vanishing grassland habitat for endangered, threatened, and rapidly declining grassland birds in the 102,000 acre Washington County Grasslands. NYS grassland birds include the State Endangered Short-eared Owl, the State Threatened Northern Harrier, American Kestrels, Eastern Meadowlarks and Bobolinks. Altogether there are 11 grassland bird species are at risk in NYS. GBT is a stop on the NYS Birding Trail, a state wide map of birding hot spots. GBT's 2.6-mile trail winds through the grasslands and along the Dead Creek, offering spectacular views from all directions. With a little luck, you'll see increasingly rare grassland birds. On Dead Creek beavers have built dams and created a wetland area. So, you may see them or the muskrats and the bird species that have the wetlands as their habitat. It is a wonderful walk, appropriate for all ages, with eight benches strategically positioned along the way for maximum viewing enjoyment. The benches are conducive to a technique called ‘slow birding'. It involves relaxing for a bit letting the birds come to you and then not just getting a glimpse of them but observing their behaviors. Speakers include Samantha Carouso Peck who holds a Ph.D. from Cornell University studying the behavior, learning, and communication of birds. And Keith Swensen who is currently Vice-Chair of GBT, having served on the board for 6 years
Hadley Mountain
[ Trail work ]
Sat, May 24, 2025, 8:30 am, Rating: C+
Leader: Steve Mackey 518-338-8173
- I joined the Hadley Mountain Fire Tower Committee a few years ago, and lead a trail work day in the spring and fall. We will be clearing any blowdown, cleaning the water bars, and opening up the Observers Cabin. I have a key to the cabin, so you can check out where the observer and his family used to live. Sometime this spring, we will be installing a panorama in the fire tower, so you might be one of the first ones to see it. We will meet at the Hadley Trailhead. If you just want to hike up Hadley, you are also welcome to come along.
Sat, May 24, 2025, 8:30 am, Rating: C+
Leader: Steve Mackey 518-338-8173
- I joined the Hadley Mountain Fire Tower Committee a few years ago, and lead a trail work day in the spring and fall. We will be clearing any blowdown, cleaning the water bars, and opening up the Observers Cabin. I have a key to the cabin, so you can check out where the observer and his family used to live. Sometime this spring, we will be installing a panorama in the fire tower, so you might be one of the first ones to see it. We will meet at the Hadley Trailhead. If you just want to hike up Hadley, you are also welcome to come along.
Executive committee Meeting
[ Meeting ]
Wed, Jun 4, 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.
Wed, Jun 4, 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.
Brant Lake Loop
[ Bike ]
Sat, Jun 7, 2025, time TBD, Rating: B
Leader: Andrew Meunier 518-376-2470
- This 26-mile bike ride will take us past Brant Lake and Schroon Lake. We'll plan on a few breaks, including a snack stop at the Adirondack General Store in Adirondack. All bike types are welcome (including e-bikes!). To allow for a more cohesive and safe group, riders will need to be able to maintain a minimum 12-15 mph pace over rolling terrain. A well-maintained bike and helmet are required.
Sat, Jun 7, 2025, time TBD, Rating: B
Leader: Andrew Meunier 518-376-2470
- This 26-mile bike ride will take us past Brant Lake and Schroon Lake. We'll plan on a few breaks, including a snack stop at the Adirondack General Store in Adirondack. All bike types are welcome (including e-bikes!). To allow for a more cohesive and safe group, riders will need to be able to maintain a minimum 12-15 mph pace over rolling terrain. A well-maintained bike and helmet are required.
Rooster Comb Hike
[ Hike ]
Sun, Jun 22, 2025, time TBD, Rating: B
Leader: Chandra Geremick 518-424-0679
- Rooster Comb is a pure delight and a great mountain to get in shape for bigger hikes. It is roughly 4.5 miles with 1,729 feet of elevation gain. I do have to limit the number going on this trip because parking can be tricky. We will plan on carpooling. I will send out a gearlist as we get closer.
Sun, Jun 22, 2025, time TBD, Rating: B
Leader: Chandra Geremick 518-424-0679
- Rooster Comb is a pure delight and a great mountain to get in shape for bigger hikes. It is roughly 4.5 miles with 1,729 feet of elevation gain. I do have to limit the number going on this trip because parking can be tricky. We will plan on carpooling. I will send out a gearlist as we get closer.
Intro to bikepacking/bike touring (overnight)
[ Bike ]
Sat, Jul 5, 2025, time TBD, Rating: B+
Leader: Andrew Meunier 518-376-2470
- This will be an overnight trip in which participants will carry all they need for an overnight camp on their bikes. The length of the riding each day will be limited. The emphasis will be on "dialing in" a bike touring setup that can be used in the future. Specifics will depend on participants' experience and comfort level, but potential destinations include Moreau State Park campground, Dacy Clearing, or the Essex Chain. A well-maintained bike with wider tires will work best but we will work with whatever you have. It's possible to borrow bags, racks, etc. so don't let not having that equipment dissuade you! Typical overnight gear you would use for backpacking works well. A helmet is required.
Sat, Jul 5, 2025, time TBD, Rating: B+
Leader: Andrew Meunier 518-376-2470
- This will be an overnight trip in which participants will carry all they need for an overnight camp on their bikes. The length of the riding each day will be limited. The emphasis will be on "dialing in" a bike touring setup that can be used in the future. Specifics will depend on participants' experience and comfort level, but potential destinations include Moreau State Park campground, Dacy Clearing, or the Essex Chain. A well-maintained bike with wider tires will work best but we will work with whatever you have. It's possible to borrow bags, racks, etc. so don't let not having that equipment dissuade you! Typical overnight gear you would use for backpacking works well. A helmet is required.
Executive Committee Meeting
[ Meeting ]
Wed, Sep 3, 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.
Wed, Sep 3, 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.
Executive Committee Meeting
[ Meeting ]
Wed, Oct 1, 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.
Wed, Oct 1, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.