Outings Detail
Updated: June 02 2025 21:15
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.
Pharoah Mountain Pink Lady Slippers
[ Hike ]
Sat, Jun 7, 2025, 9:00 am, Rating: B+
Leader: Jeff Mans 518-265-4135
- Annual trip to Pharoah Mountain to see the Pink Lady Slippers in full bloom. Meet at the Schroon Lake Tops parking lot at 9 AM, and drive to Crane Pond Road, and up as far as we can to a parking area before Crane Pond and the original trailhead. Perhaps we'll take a nice side trip to Oxshoe Pond and lean-to on the return trip. Pharaoh Mountain at 2,556 feet offers a 360 degree view of the vast Pharaoh Lake Wilderness area with its many ponds and lakes, as well as distant views of the High Peaks. There is a marked trail to the summit from Crane Pond. Approximately 8 miles round trip with an overall elevation gain of 1,467 feet.
Sat, Jun 7, 2025, 9:00 am, Rating: B+
Leader: Jeff Mans 518-265-4135
- Annual trip to Pharoah Mountain to see the Pink Lady Slippers in full bloom. Meet at the Schroon Lake Tops parking lot at 9 AM, and drive to Crane Pond Road, and up as far as we can to a parking area before Crane Pond and the original trailhead. Perhaps we'll take a nice side trip to Oxshoe Pond and lean-to on the return trip. Pharaoh Mountain at 2,556 feet offers a 360 degree view of the vast Pharaoh Lake Wilderness area with its many ponds and lakes, as well as distant views of the High Peaks. There is a marked trail to the summit from Crane Pond. Approximately 8 miles round trip with an overall elevation gain of 1,467 feet.
Phelp Mountain
[ Hike ]
Sun, Jun 8, 2025, time TBD, Rating: B+
Leader: Chandra Geremick 518-424-0679
Colead: Robert Lewis
- Phelps Mountain Trail- High Peak 8.7 Miles 2,250 ft of elevation. Subject to change depending on parking. Optional route is 9.7 miles with the same elevation. Please send me an email with your most recent hiking experience. We can expect black flies. Rain date of 6/7/25.
Sun, Jun 8, 2025, time TBD, Rating: B+
Leader: Chandra Geremick 518-424-0679
Colead: Robert Lewis
- Phelps Mountain Trail- High Peak 8.7 Miles 2,250 ft of elevation. Subject to change depending on parking. Optional route is 9.7 miles with the same elevation. Please send me an email with your most recent hiking experience. We can expect black flies. Rain date of 6/7/25.
Workout Wednesday Gateway 8 Challenge: Dean Farm Heritage Trail
[ Hike ]
Wed, Jun 11, 2025, 4:30 pm, Rating: C
Leader: Chandra Geremick 518-424-0679
Colead: Anne & Jim Waring
- Dean Farm Heritage Trail: Keep earning that Gateway 8 patch with this 3.6 mile hike that has 452 feet of elevation. Consider this your power hour(s) on a late spring evening. We will get to ramble through the meadows, streams, and peaceful woodland loop mid week. It takes around two hours to complete and is appropriate for all ages and abilities.
Wed, Jun 11, 2025, 4:30 pm, Rating: C
Leader: Chandra Geremick 518-424-0679
Colead: Anne & Jim Waring
- Dean Farm Heritage Trail: Keep earning that Gateway 8 patch with this 3.6 mile hike that has 452 feet of elevation. Consider this your power hour(s) on a late spring evening. We will get to ramble through the meadows, streams, and peaceful woodland loop mid week. It takes around two hours to complete and is appropriate for all ages and abilities.
Common Roots Bear Garden, South Glens Falls
[ Other ]
Thu, Jun 12, 2025, 5:30 pm, Rating: NR
Leader: Kim Brown 908-305-8357
- Join us at Common Roots in South Glens Falls for a Chapter Social! Come meet others interested in the outdoors and have a drink or something to eat. We can answer any questions that you might have or just hang out and chat! Hope you can join us outside in the beer garden behind the original building. Thursday, June 12th 5:30-8pm. PS: You do not need to be a chapter or ADK member to join us! Common Roots - 58 Saratoga Ave, South Glens Falls, NY 12803.
Thu, Jun 12, 2025, 5:30 pm, Rating: NR
Leader: Kim Brown 908-305-8357
- Join us at Common Roots in South Glens Falls for a Chapter Social! Come meet others interested in the outdoors and have a drink or something to eat. We can answer any questions that you might have or just hang out and chat! Hope you can join us outside in the beer garden behind the original building. Thursday, June 12th 5:30-8pm. PS: You do not need to be a chapter or ADK member to join us! Common Roots - 58 Saratoga Ave, South Glens Falls, NY 12803.
Southern Adirondacks / Lake George Region
[ Hike ]
Sat, Jun 14, 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 the monday or tuesday before the scheduled hike.
Sat, Jun 14, 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 the monday or tuesday before the scheduled hike.
Lower Wolf Jaw via Bennie's Brook Slide
[ Hike ]
Sat, Jun 21, 2025, 8:00 am, Rating: A
Leader: Jeff Mans 518-265-4135
- Starting at the Garden parking lot, we'll take the trail towards Johns Brook Lodge and at the second trail register head towards the Outpost and cross the Johns Brook bridge and follow the old Southside Trail across a few streams to the start of Bennies Brook Slide and climb one of the easiest slides up to the chin of Lower Wolf Jaw and jump on the trail to the Lower Jaw. Return over Lower Wolf Jaw on the trail towards Upper Wolf Jaw and some incredible views on the loop back to Johns Brook and back out. About 12 miles round trip and 3300 feet of elevation gain. Meet-up at Schroon Lake Tops Supermarket parking lot at 8 am. Rain date 6/22.
Sat, Jun 21, 2025, 8:00 am, Rating: A
Leader: Jeff Mans 518-265-4135
- Starting at the Garden parking lot, we'll take the trail towards Johns Brook Lodge and at the second trail register head towards the Outpost and cross the Johns Brook bridge and follow the old Southside Trail across a few streams to the start of Bennies Brook Slide and climb one of the easiest slides up to the chin of Lower Wolf Jaw and jump on the trail to the Lower Jaw. Return over Lower Wolf Jaw on the trail towards Upper Wolf Jaw and some incredible views on the loop back to Johns Brook and back out. About 12 miles round trip and 3300 feet of elevation gain. Meet-up at Schroon Lake Tops Supermarket parking lot at 8 am. Rain date 6/22.
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.
Southern Adirondacks / Lake George Region
[ Hike ]
Sat, Jun 28, 2025, time TBD, Rating: B+
Leader: Kim Brown 908-305-8357
- 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, Jun 28, 2025, time TBD, Rating: B+
Leader: Kim Brown 908-305-8357
- 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
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.
Weekday High Peaks Hike
[ Hike ]
Tue, Jul 8, 2025, time TBD, Rating: A+
Leader: Wayne Richter 518-893-7895
- I'm going to try leading a few weekday high peaks hikes. I've listed the hike for Tuesday, but I will change the day to Wednesday or even Thursday if the weather looks better, with a decision to be made on Sunday or Monday before. Weekdays give us the chance to hike from The Garden or the Ausable Mountain Reserve parking lot. I'm open to suggestions for where to hike. Email me if you might want to come along. Meet at the park and ride at the north end of Media Drive near Northway Exit 18 or at the trailhead. Meeting time will be early, but will depend on the day's hike.
Tue, Jul 8, 2025, time TBD, Rating: A+
Leader: Wayne Richter 518-893-7895
- I'm going to try leading a few weekday high peaks hikes. I've listed the hike for Tuesday, but I will change the day to Wednesday or even Thursday if the weather looks better, with a decision to be made on Sunday or Monday before. Weekdays give us the chance to hike from The Garden or the Ausable Mountain Reserve parking lot. I'm open to suggestions for where to hike. Email me if you might want to come along. Meet at the park and ride at the north end of Media Drive near Northway Exit 18 or at the trailhead. Meeting time will be early, but will depend on the day's hike.
Lake Placid Bike Trail
[ Bike ]
Sat, Jul 19, 2025, 8:00 am, Rating: B
Leader: Steve Mackey 518-338-8173
- We'll meet at Panera Bread in Queensbury. We'll begin riding in Saranac Lake, ride the part opened last year to Floodwood Road, and then turn around and ride back. It's basically flat, and around 30 miles round trip. We've ridden this a couple of times, and it is a fabulous bike trail. It passes about a dozen bodies of water, including a causeway on Lake Colby. There is a Stewart's where we start, so I'm sure we will stop for a treat at the end.
Sat, Jul 19, 2025, 8:00 am, Rating: B
Leader: Steve Mackey 518-338-8173
- We'll meet at Panera Bread in Queensbury. We'll begin riding in Saranac Lake, ride the part opened last year to Floodwood Road, and then turn around and ride back. It's basically flat, and around 30 miles round trip. We've ridden this a couple of times, and it is a fabulous bike trail. It passes about a dozen bodies of water, including a causeway on Lake Colby. There is a Stewart's where we start, so I'm sure we will stop for a treat at the end.
Cycle to Donnelly's Ice Cream
[ Bike ]
Sat, Jul 19, 2025, time TBD, Rating: A
Leader: Jen Ferriss 000-000-0000
- Join me for a ride on the ADK Rail Trail to Donnelly's Ice Cream and back. It will be approximately 35 miles round trip with 1,300 feet of elevation gain. Riders should be able to maintain a 12 mph pace and be comfortable riding on roads with traffic. Expect the ride to be most of the day so we can enjoy the scenery and our ice cream cones. Inclement weather will cancel the trip, perhaps to be rescheduled in August.
Sat, Jul 19, 2025, time TBD, Rating: A
Leader: Jen Ferriss 000-000-0000
- Join me for a ride on the ADK Rail Trail to Donnelly's Ice Cream and back. It will be approximately 35 miles round trip with 1,300 feet of elevation gain. Riders should be able to maintain a 12 mph pace and be comfortable riding on roads with traffic. Expect the ride to be most of the day so we can enjoy the scenery and our ice cream cones. Inclement weather will cancel the trip, perhaps to be rescheduled in August.
Southern Adirondacks / Lake George Region
[ Hike ]
Sat, Jul 26, 2025, time TBD, Rating: B
Leader: Kim Brown 908-305-8357
- 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, Jul 26, 2025, time TBD, Rating: B
Leader: Kim Brown 908-305-8357
- 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
Whiteface from Lake Placid
[ Hike ]
Sat, Aug 2, 2025, 6:00 am, Rating: A+
Leader: Wayne Richter 518-893-7895
- The path less travelled to Whiteface, this is a favorite summer hike. After walking past quiet Connery Pond, we'll get to Whiteface Landing on Lake Placid in time for a snack on the floating dock. Will the dock still be tilted, or will they have finally fixed it? The real ascent begins once we reach the Whiteface Lean-to. The views will appear as we approach the summit before our final climb up the open, rocky south face of the mountain to find all the people who drove up crowding the top. Our lunch spot will be a quieter place below the summit. The best part is a swim off the dock on the way back, so bring your swimsuit and hope for warm but not too hot weather. Round trip distance is 12.4 miles with 3,232 feet of elevation change. Meet at the park and ride at the north end of Media Drive near Northway Exit 18. Sign up is only by email to the leader.
Sat, Aug 2, 2025, 6:00 am, Rating: A+
Leader: Wayne Richter 518-893-7895
- The path less travelled to Whiteface, this is a favorite summer hike. After walking past quiet Connery Pond, we'll get to Whiteface Landing on Lake Placid in time for a snack on the floating dock. Will the dock still be tilted, or will they have finally fixed it? The real ascent begins once we reach the Whiteface Lean-to. The views will appear as we approach the summit before our final climb up the open, rocky south face of the mountain to find all the people who drove up crowding the top. Our lunch spot will be a quieter place below the summit. The best part is a swim off the dock on the way back, so bring your swimsuit and hope for warm but not too hot weather. Round trip distance is 12.4 miles with 3,232 feet of elevation change. Meet at the park and ride at the north end of Media Drive near Northway Exit 18. Sign up is only by email to the leader.
Southern Adirondacks / Lake George Region
[ Hike ]
Sat, Aug 9, 2025, time TBD, Rating: B
Leader: Kim Brown 908-305-8357
- 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, Aug 9, 2025, time TBD, Rating: B
Leader: Kim Brown 908-305-8357
- 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
Bear Slides Hike & Bike
[ Bike ]
Sun, Aug 10, 2025, 10:00 am, Rating: C
Leader: Steve Mackey 518-338-8173
- A few of us are scheduling activities where if you complete 8 of them you can complete the Gateway 8 Challenge. If you come along and bicycle, you can complete 2 of the challenges today. We will meet at the Luzerne Market and bicycle to the bear slides trailhead, and then hike the last mile to the actual bear slides. I've been there several times and they are very unique. The official bike route is 16.3 miles and has a few hills. If you don't care about the challenge, you can just bike back along the river and skip the hills. The hike part is very easy and is about 2 miles with minimal elevation gain. If you don't want to do the bike part, you are welcome to join us just for the hike. It will probably take us about an hour to bicycle there, so figure 11:00 AM. The last part of the road to the trailhead is dirt. I'll be riding my mountain bike, but you probably are okay with any bike as long as the tires aren't too skinny.
Sun, Aug 10, 2025, 10:00 am, Rating: C
Leader: Steve Mackey 518-338-8173
- A few of us are scheduling activities where if you complete 8 of them you can complete the Gateway 8 Challenge. If you come along and bicycle, you can complete 2 of the challenges today. We will meet at the Luzerne Market and bicycle to the bear slides trailhead, and then hike the last mile to the actual bear slides. I've been there several times and they are very unique. The official bike route is 16.3 miles and has a few hills. If you don't care about the challenge, you can just bike back along the river and skip the hills. The hike part is very easy and is about 2 miles with minimal elevation gain. If you don't want to do the bike part, you are welcome to join us just for the hike. It will probably take us about an hour to bicycle there, so figure 11:00 AM. The last part of the road to the trailhead is dirt. I'll be riding my mountain bike, but you probably are okay with any bike as long as the tires aren't too skinny.
Northumberland Ride
[ Bike ]
Tue, Aug 12, 2025, 5:00 pm, Rating: B+
Leader: Jen Ferriss 000-000-0000
- I enjoy riding the back roads of Northumberland and am happy to see that this ride is part of the Gateway 8. Join me after my work day for a 20 mile ride followed by an ice cream dinner at Dairy Haus (vegan flavors available). Plan on an average pace between 12-15 mph. Space is limited. Please email to sign up for the ride. Inclement weather cancels.
Tue, Aug 12, 2025, 5:00 pm, Rating: B+
Leader: Jen Ferriss 000-000-0000
- I enjoy riding the back roads of Northumberland and am happy to see that this ride is part of the Gateway 8. Join me after my work day for a 20 mile ride followed by an ice cream dinner at Dairy Haus (vegan flavors available). Plan on an average pace between 12-15 mph. Space is limited. Please email to sign up for the ride. Inclement weather cancels.
Harrisburg Lake Bike
[ Bike ]
Fri, Aug 15, 2025, 5:00 pm, Rating: C+
Leader: Steve Mackey 518-338-8173
- This is another one of the Gateway Challenge activities. The ride is 21.3 miles. We will meet at the big park in Stony Creek and ride to Harrisburg Lake and then ride the same route back. It is all uphill there, and obviously all downhill back. The climb isn't real steep, but it is long. The road has very little traffic so it is nice and quiet and scenic. Somehow I want to combine dinner with it. Possibly the Harris Lake Lodge or the Stony Creek Inn. I'll make a few calls before we go. Worst case, we can have a little BBQ at the lodge with our own food, and buy drinks.
Fri, Aug 15, 2025, 5:00 pm, Rating: C+
Leader: Steve Mackey 518-338-8173
- This is another one of the Gateway Challenge activities. The ride is 21.3 miles. We will meet at the big park in Stony Creek and ride to Harrisburg Lake and then ride the same route back. It is all uphill there, and obviously all downhill back. The climb isn't real steep, but it is long. The road has very little traffic so it is nice and quiet and scenic. Somehow I want to combine dinner with it. Possibly the Harris Lake Lodge or the Stony Creek Inn. I'll make a few calls before we go. Worst case, we can have a little BBQ at the lodge with our own food, and buy drinks.
Long Lake Camp, Hike to Cold River and Miller's Falls [Boat/Camp/Hike]
[ Camp/Hike ]
Fri, Aug 22, 2025, time TBD, Rating: A+
Leader: Jeff Mans 518-265-4135
- Long Lake boat trip from NYS Long Lake public boat launch to Plumley Point or other campsite/lean-to on Long Lake where we'll camp overnight (Friday 8/22), and hike the next day (Saturday 8/23) on the Northville-Lake Placid Trail to Cold River/Miller's Falls and the Seward lean-to where we'll camp overnight and swim, and next day (Sunday 8/24) hike back to Plumley Point, cruise Long Lake by boat, and return to the Long Lake public boat launch. Bring a life preserver if you have one; if not, one will be provided upon request. Trip is limited in size due to boat ride, and do not overpack so we don't overload the boat. Must be able to swim. Must have backpacking/camping gear and experience. Meet-up location likely to be Schroon Lake Tops at 10:00 am, but exact location and time TBD depending on participants. Rain cancels.
Fri, Aug 22, 2025, time TBD, Rating: A+
Leader: Jeff Mans 518-265-4135
- Long Lake boat trip from NYS Long Lake public boat launch to Plumley Point or other campsite/lean-to on Long Lake where we'll camp overnight (Friday 8/22), and hike the next day (Saturday 8/23) on the Northville-Lake Placid Trail to Cold River/Miller's Falls and the Seward lean-to where we'll camp overnight and swim, and next day (Sunday 8/24) hike back to Plumley Point, cruise Long Lake by boat, and return to the Long Lake public boat launch. Bring a life preserver if you have one; if not, one will be provided upon request. Trip is limited in size due to boat ride, and do not overpack so we don't overload the boat. Must be able to swim. Must have backpacking/camping gear and experience. Meet-up location likely to be Schroon Lake Tops at 10:00 am, but exact location and time TBD depending on participants. Rain cancels.
Southern Adirondacks / Lake George Region
[ Hike ]
Sat, Aug 23, 2025, time TBD, Rating: B
Leader: Kim Brown 908-305-8357
- 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, Aug 23, 2025, time TBD, Rating: B
Leader: Kim Brown 908-305-8357
- 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
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.
Southern Adirondacks / Lake George Region
[ Hike ]
Sat, Sep 6, 2025, time TBD, Rating: B
Leader: Kim Brown 908-305-8357
- 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, Sep 6, 2025, time TBD, Rating: B
Leader: Kim Brown 908-305-8357
- 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
Dutcher, Room Saratoga Springs Public Library ,49 Henry Street. NY 12866
[ Program ]
Thu, Sep 18, 2025, 7:00 pm, Rating: NR
Leader: Anne Paolano 518-744-6359
- Greenland Chapter member James Thompson will present an account of his September 2024 cruise through Scoresby Sound on the east coast of Greenland. This small ship expedition featured a visit to the isolated village of Ittoqqortoomiit Greenland, views of the Northern Lights, hikes through the tundra, Zodiac rides through iceberg-laden waters, and encounters with native fauna including musk ox, arctic hare, arctic fox, and a pod of narwhals. James Thompson grew up in Ithaca and attended school in Philadelphia (Swarthmore College), Albany (SUNY), and Syracuse (Syracuse University). He worked in city and county government in Rochester/Monroe County before moving to Chicago where he taught public administration at the University of Illinois - Chicago for 25 years prior to his retirement in 2021. He and his wife Pam now live in Saratoga Springs.
Thu, Sep 18, 2025, 7:00 pm, Rating: NR
Leader: Anne Paolano 518-744-6359
- Greenland Chapter member James Thompson will present an account of his September 2024 cruise through Scoresby Sound on the east coast of Greenland. This small ship expedition featured a visit to the isolated village of Ittoqqortoomiit Greenland, views of the Northern Lights, hikes through the tundra, Zodiac rides through iceberg-laden waters, and encounters with native fauna including musk ox, arctic hare, arctic fox, and a pod of narwhals. James Thompson grew up in Ithaca and attended school in Philadelphia (Swarthmore College), Albany (SUNY), and Syracuse (Syracuse University). He worked in city and county government in Rochester/Monroe County before moving to Chicago where he taught public administration at the University of Illinois - Chicago for 25 years prior to his retirement in 2021. He and his wife Pam now live in Saratoga Springs.
Southern Adirondacks / Lake George Region
[ Hike ]
Sat, Sep 20, 2025, time TBD, Rating: B
Leader: Kim Brown 908-305-8357
- 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, Sep 20, 2025, time TBD, Rating: B
Leader: Kim Brown 908-305-8357
- 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
Elk Lake-Marcy trail to Panther Gorge, Haystack, Marcy and Skylight [2 nights, 3 days]
[ Camp/Hike ]
Fri, Sep 26, 2025, time TBD, Rating: A++
Leader: Jeff Mans 518-265-4135
- Two night backpacking trip. Starting Friday morning, September 26th, from the Elk Lake parking area, we'll hike the Elk Lake-Marcy trail to Panther Gorge to set up camp for 2 nights, and return Sunday morning, September 28th. Day 1: about 9 miles to Panther Gorge and set-up camp. Day 2: loop hike of about 8 miles to Haystack, Marcy and Skylight. Day 3: break camp and return to Elk Lake parking area and civilization. Day 2 will be the loop hike to Haystack, Marcy, Lake Tear of the Clouds and Skylight, and involves some very steep trails, open rock and ledges, and several thousand feet of climbing and descent. And no, we will not be climbing Gray. The trip requires appropriate tent, overnight equipment, meals and supplies, including a bear-resistant canister. Traditional rocks for Skylight's summit encouraged, but not required. Panther and alien encounters unlikely, and not to be believed in any event. A good book helps at night. Bad weather cancels. On Friday morning we'll meet at the Schroon Lake Tops parking lot at 8:30 AM, and carpool to the Elk Lake Marcy trailhead parking lot since parking there can be scarce.
Fri, Sep 26, 2025, time TBD, Rating: A++
Leader: Jeff Mans 518-265-4135
- Two night backpacking trip. Starting Friday morning, September 26th, from the Elk Lake parking area, we'll hike the Elk Lake-Marcy trail to Panther Gorge to set up camp for 2 nights, and return Sunday morning, September 28th. Day 1: about 9 miles to Panther Gorge and set-up camp. Day 2: loop hike of about 8 miles to Haystack, Marcy and Skylight. Day 3: break camp and return to Elk Lake parking area and civilization. Day 2 will be the loop hike to Haystack, Marcy, Lake Tear of the Clouds and Skylight, and involves some very steep trails, open rock and ledges, and several thousand feet of climbing and descent. And no, we will not be climbing Gray. The trip requires appropriate tent, overnight equipment, meals and supplies, including a bear-resistant canister. Traditional rocks for Skylight's summit encouraged, but not required. Panther and alien encounters unlikely, and not to be believed in any event. A good book helps at night. Bad weather cancels. On Friday morning we'll meet at the Schroon Lake Tops parking lot at 8:30 AM, and carpool to the Elk Lake Marcy trailhead parking lot since parking there can be scarce.
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.
2025 Glens Falls -Saratoga Chapter ADK Annual Dinner and Business Meeting. Holiday Inn 2223 Canada Street Lake George NY 12845
[ Program ]
Fri, Oct 17, 2025, 6:00 pm, Rating: NR
Leader: Anne Paolano 518-744-6359
- "Join us for a special evening with Adirondack photographer, filmmaker, and author Jonathan Zaharek, who will be sharing a powerful presentation about the legacy of the 46ers: A Century in the High Peaks." This immersive talk will explore the beauty, challenge, and lasting legacy of the Adirondack High Peaksâ€"featuring stunning imagery, behind-the-scenes stories, and reflections from Jonathan's personal journey of hiking and photographing these mountains over the last decade. Jonathan is the author of Hiking the Adirondack 46 High Peaks.With over 5,000 miles hiked in the High Peaks Wilderness and ten full rounds of the 46 completed, he is widely recognized for his powerful storytelling, deep-rooted connection to the land, and commitment to conservation through education. His work has been featured in many galleries, regional publications, and across digital platforms, where he continues to inspire a new generation of hikers and wilderness stewards." Further registration information including dinner choices and payment details will be provided at a later date.
Fri, Oct 17, 2025, 6:00 pm, Rating: NR
Leader: Anne Paolano 518-744-6359
- "Join us for a special evening with Adirondack photographer, filmmaker, and author Jonathan Zaharek, who will be sharing a powerful presentation about the legacy of the 46ers: A Century in the High Peaks." This immersive talk will explore the beauty, challenge, and lasting legacy of the Adirondack High Peaksâ€"featuring stunning imagery, behind-the-scenes stories, and reflections from Jonathan's personal journey of hiking and photographing these mountains over the last decade. Jonathan is the author of Hiking the Adirondack 46 High Peaks.With over 5,000 miles hiked in the High Peaks Wilderness and ten full rounds of the 46 completed, he is widely recognized for his powerful storytelling, deep-rooted connection to the land, and commitment to conservation through education. His work has been featured in many galleries, regional publications, and across digital platforms, where he continues to inspire a new generation of hikers and wilderness stewards." Further registration information including dinner choices and payment details will be provided at a later date.
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.
Community Room Crandall Library 251 Glens Street Glens Falls NY 12801
[ Program ]
Wed, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 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.
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.