Niagara Frontier Chapter
Outings Calendar - All Outings
Outings Calendar - All Outings
| Date | Outing | Rating | Contact |
| Fri Jul 30 | Hike/Snowshoe - Friday Evening Riverwalk across from Mississippi Mudds' 6:30 | C | |
 | contact Connie 833-3851 Walk at your own pace - 3 to 5 miles Meet at 6:30pm near the Riverwalk across from Mississippi Mudds' on River Rd, Tonawanda. Walk 3-5 miles - your choice. | ||
| Sat Jul 31 | Hike/Snowshoe - Canadaway Creek State Wildlife Management Area Fredonia | ||
| Contact John 716-832-4285, bifrost3@roadrunner.com Call John if you would like to explore the Canadaway Creek State Wildlife Management Area on July 31. This 2,180-acre preserve is located about 5 miles southeast of Fredonia. We will meet at 9:45 a.m. in the Bob Evans parking lot, which is directly across the street from the exit 59 (Dunkirk-Fredonia) tollbooths off the Thruway. We will depart from the parking lot at 10:0 a.m. This hike will be in two parts. The first part will begin at the Dibble Hill parking area on the extreme eastern side of the preserve. We will hike the backbone trail, which is a dirt road, and take several offshoots to some picturesque ponds. We will then continue to the leantos that are located on county property, along the Eastside Overland Trail. This about a 4-mile hike over gently rolling terrain. We will then return to the parking area and drive to the west side of the preserve to walk the Canadaway Creek gorge trail up to Arkwright Falls. This section of the hike is about 2.5 miles over rolling, occasionally steep terrain (not too bad) and gorge floor. Be sure to bring water, a snack, and a spare pair of dry shoes and socks. If you hike the gorge trail, you will get wet feet. | ||
| Sat Jul 31 | Other - Bike and Beach Front Park to Crystal Beach | B | |
| contact Paul 895-7712 Meet at Olmstead's historic Front Park (Porter Ave. entrance, near Peace Bridge). For those wishing to shorten the ride 4 miles and not ride over the bridge, starting in Fort Erie is an option. We will ride over the Peace Bridge and down the Freedom Trail (a lovely, smoothly paved, flat, green rail-to-trail route) 13 miles to Tom Dixon's cottage on Crystal Beach (Abino Bay). We will eat lunch, swim, sun ourselves, and return beached aquatic life to the water, etc., for 2 -- 3 hours, then return on the same path (13 miles). A grilled lunch and soft drinks will be available with a donation to our host. Bring a passport or enhanced NY Drivers License for the bridge crossing, a helmet (required), lunch (optional), water, and beaching gear. Call by Friday evening 7/30 for starting time, specific meeting location and any questions. | |||
| Sun Aug 1 | Hike/Snowshoe - HIKE - Breakwall foot of Ferry St. | C+ | |
| Contact Kathy 677-2857 A delightfully refreshing walk on the lake on a summer morning. 4 miles. Meet at 10 am at the parking area on the right at the foot of Ferry St. If the weather is questionable the hike may be cancelled so call to verify. | ||
| Mon Aug 2 | Hike/Snowshoe - Evening City Walk St John-Grace Episcopal Church | B | |
| Meet at St John-Grace Episcopal Church - an historic landmark- at corner of Bidwell & Colonial Circle (parallel to Lafayette & Bidwell) 6pm. Brisk walk, not leisurely stroll. We will walk up Bidwell to Chapin Parkway, down Lincoln, around Hoyt Lake and back again -- about 4 miles. Optional: add 2 miles by walking around Ring Rd. Bring water. Contact Tara at 852-3090 | ||
| Wed Aug 4 | Waterways - Wednesday evening Paddle Amherst Veterans Canal park | ||
| Put in at 6:30PM every Wednesday evening (please arrive early and be ready to launch by 6:30) Come join us for some paddling fun on the water! All paddlers must wear a PFD, as this is an ADK paddle event. Please remember to dress for the water temperature, as well as the weather (neoprene advised in May and June). Bring water, a snack, and a light so you can be seen if we're out after dark. Suitable for any paddler in either canoe or kayak. Contact Keith or me at sendgossiptome@yahoo.com GPS users: Amherst Veterans Canal park is located at N43 03.883', W078 48.139' | |||
| Wed Aug 4 | Hike/Snowshoe - FAST HIKE -- Seufert Road Loop Chestnut Ridge Park | B+ | |
| We will meet at 6:20pm. Call or email if you plan on attending. Roughly 4 miles hiking briskly up and down ravines. Contact Cheryl at-- (H) 648-9027 cherylp17@verizon.net | ||
| Thu Aug 5 - Sun Aug 8 | Waterways - BEGINNER CANOEPACK TRIP Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario | B | |
| call Richard 564-2106(h) 507-3074 © rschraven@roadrunner.com We will begin the 5 hr drive to the Rock Lake Access Point Thurs. morning. We'll camp the 1st night on Rock Lake with access to various naturalist led hikes along hwy 60. The canoe adventure will begin on Fri. with a short paddle to Booth Rock Trail for a hike, which offers an elevated view of the lakes & forests below. We then paddle along a chain of lakes with short portages and terminate at a campsite on Clydegale Lake for 2 nights. The free day while camping there, provides an opportunity to investigate nearby paddle & hiking routes. On Sun., we strike camp & paddle 12 km & portage 650 meters to the take-out on Rock Lake. Paddling & backpacking experience is required, even though the amount of portaging is low. The whole trip will entail about 24 km. of paddling & about 1.3 km. of portaging. This trip is appropriate for canoes & kayaks. Kayakers would have to be prepared to pack everything they needed in their kayak & be able to carry their boat & equipment over 4 portages totaling 1300 meters. Participants must be ADK members. We are limited to 9 on an interior permit so send your $22 deposit to reserve your spot to: Richard Schraven, 91 N. Parrish Drive, Amherst, NY 14228. On arrival at the access point, you will get back $20 of your deposit & pay for your personal interior camping fees, which will amount to about $33 CAD for 3 nights interior camping. Contact me for trip planning information including checklists for recommended equipment, food & clothing. | |||
| Thu Aug 5 - Mon Aug 9 | Waterways - Black River Lyons Falls to Carthage | B | |
| THUR-MON with Tom 716-773-0057 A leisurely, explore-the-historic-sites trip on the outskirts of Adirondack Park. Until 1905 steamboats carried lumber and passengers and towed barges of the Black River Canal from Lyons Falls to Carthage. We'll start at Pixley Falls State Park and hike to the flight of five locks in the valley of Lansing Kill. A day's paddle on the Forestport Feeder will terminate at the Black River Canal Museum in Boonville. We'll launch at Lyons Falls for the 3-day, 41-mile, mostly flat water paddle to Carthage, camping with permission on private riverside land. Orientation social August 2, 7 p.m. at Tom's house in G.I. Cost for 2 nights' state park camping. Limit 8 paddlers, ADK members only. Sign up by Aug. 1. | |||
| Fri Aug 6 | Hike/Snowshoe - HIKE -- Friday Evening Riverwalk 6:30pm across from Mississippi Mudds' | C | |
| Walk at your own pace - 3 to 5 miles Meet at 6:30pm near the Riverwalk across from Mississippi Mudds' on River Rd, Tonawanda. Walk 3-5 miles - your choice. Contact Connie at 833-3851 | ||
| Sat Aug 7 | Hike/Snowshoe - Erie County Forest on Genesee Rd | B | |
| Contact Cheryl 648-9027 or cherylp17@verizon.net We will hike 4 miles of trail in these lovely woods. There are a few steep hills but the majority of the hike is gently rolling hills. Meet at the Sugar Shanty parking lot at 10am. Bring water and a lunch for on the trail. We can stop for ice cream at Charlaps' Dairy on the way home | ||
| Sun Aug 8 | Bike - Grand Island | B | |
| 22 mi. Mike Promowicz 297-3126 Meet at 9:00 A.M. at the Holiday Inn parking lot (end of Whitehaven Road on the East Niagara River) 1.5 - 2 hours Bring a bike that works and water. Helmets are required. | |||
| Sun Aug 8 | Hike/Snowshoe - Chestnut Ridge southwest of the Casino | B | |
| contact Paula & Lois 649-8015 We will hike the trails southwest of the Casino for about 4 to 5 miles over hill and dale, up and down ravines. It should take about 3 hours, after which we will have lunch in the Casino...or outside, if we have a warm, sunny day. Pack a lunch, bring poles, and wear good hiking boots. | ||
| Mon Aug 9 | Hike/Snowshoe - Evening City Walk St John-Grace Episcopal Church | B | |
| Meet at St John-Grace Episcopal Church - an historic landmark- at corner of Bidwell & Colonial Circle (parallel to Lafayette & Bidwell) 6pm. Brisk walk, not leisurely stroll. We will walk up Bidwell to Chapin Parkway, down Lincoln, around Hoyt Lake and back again -- about 4 miles. Optional: add 2 miles by walking around Ring Rd. Bring water. Contact Tara at 852-3090 | ||
| Wed Aug 11 | Waterways - Weekly Wednesday Paddle Amherst Veterans Canal park | ||
| Put in at 6:30PM every Wednesday evening (please arrive early and be ready to launch by 6:30) Come join us for some paddling fun on the water! All paddlers must wear a PFD, as this is an ADK paddle event. Please remember to dress for the water temperature, as well as the weather (neoprene advised in May and June). Bring water, a snack, and a light so you can be seen if we're out after dark. Suitable for any paddler in either canoe or kayak. Contact Keith or me at sendgossiptome@yahoo.com GPS users: Amherst Veterans Canal park is located at N43 03.883', W078 48.139' | |||
| Wed Aug 11 | Hike/Snowshoe - FAST HIKE -- Seufert Road Loop Chestnut Ridge Park | B+ | |
| We will meet at 6:20pm. Call or email if you plan on attending. Roughly 4 miles hiking briskly up and down ravines. Contact Cheryl at-- (H) 648-9027 cherylp17@verizon.net | ||
| Fri Aug 13 - Mon Aug 16 | Waterways - The Thousand Islands St. Lawrence River | B | |
| contact Bob 695-3235 adkpaddles.bvh@gmail.com The St. Lawrence River offers a multitude of islets, bays, shoals, and well, 1000 islands to paddle around and explore. We'll drive to Gananoque, Ontario (proper ID required) to launch, and camp on the American Canoe Association's Sugar Island. From there, we will do day trips around the islands. Best suited for kayaks. | |||
| Fri Aug 13 | Hike/Snowshoe - HIKE -- Friday Evening Riverwalk 6:30pm across from Mississippi Mudds' | C | |
| Walk at your own pace - 3 to 5 miles Meet at 6:30pm near the Riverwalk across from Mississippi Mudds' on River Rd, Tonawanda. Walk 3-5 miles - your choice. Contact Connie at 833-3851 | ||
| Sat Aug 14 | Hike/Snowshoe - Beaver Meadow Audubon Nature Preserve Visitor's Center | C+B | |
| Marlene 716.984.1367 and/or seifertma@mailcity.com Easy to Moderate Terrain, approx: 2.5 miles, 1.5 hours - We'll start at the Visitor's Center; hike first the Jenny Glen trail, then 2 connecting trails to the Long Trail. The group will hike the length of the Long Trail, finishing up on the Beaver Pond Trail which ends at the Visitor's Center of the Audubon Preserve. The Jenny Glen trail is a handicapped-accessible boardwalk, while the rest of the trails range between flat, easy walks on grass to climbing hills in and out of small gorges. Good sneakers or study hiking boots are recommended, and while trekking poles are encouraged, they are not necessary. The hike will start at 2:00 PM and we will meet at the Visitor's Center, but if people would like to carpool, we can meet at 12:30PM at the Williamsville Park and Ride area. That area is at the intersection of Union Rd. and Main St. Here is the address for the Beaver Meadow Audubon Nature Preserve if anyone would like to meet the group there rather than carpool: 1610 Welch Rd North Java, NY 14113. The hike will end at approximately 3:30 PM, however, if the group wishes, we can also stop at a local store in North Java that sells ice cream. Please call or email Marlene Seifert to RSVP or with any questions/concerns. | ||
| Sun Aug 15 | Bike - To the Jazz Concert at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery | C | |
| contact Richard 567-2106 We start at the Lincoln Pool parking lot in Lincoln Park at Parker Blvd. and Decatur Rd. The ride is along eight miles of shady side streets of the Town of Tonawanda and North Buffalo to the Gallery. The jazz concert goes from 2 -- 4:30 p.m. The return is by the same or similar route. Bring helmet (required), water, snacks and a cloth to sit on. Call for information | |||
| Mon Aug 16 | Hike/Snowshoe - Evening City Walk St John-Grace Episcopal Church | B | |
| Meet at St John-Grace Episcopal Church - an historic landmark- at corner of Bidwell & Colonial Circle (parallel to Lafayette & Bidwell) 6pm. Brisk walk, not leisurely stroll. We will walk up Bidwell to Chapin Parkway, down Lincoln, around Hoyt Lake and back again -- about 4 miles. Optional: add 2 miles by walking around Ring Rd. Bring water. Contact Tara at 852-3090 | ||
| Wed Aug 18 | Waterways - Weekly Wednesday Paddle Amherst Veterans Canal park | ||
| Put in at 6:30PM every Wednesday evening (please arrive early and be ready to launch by 6:30) Come join us for some paddling fun on the water! All paddlers must wear a PFD, as this is an ADK paddle event. Please remember to dress for the water temperature, as well as the weather (neoprene advised in May and June). Bring water, a snack, and a light so you can be seen if we're out after dark. Suitable for any paddler in either canoe or kayak. Contact Keith or me at sendgossiptome@yahoo.com GPS users: Amherst Veterans Canal park is located at N43 03.883', W078 48.139' | |||
| Wed Aug 18 | Hike/Snowshoe - FAST HIKE -- Seufert Road Loop Chestnut Ridge Park | B+ | |
| We will meet at 6:20pm. Call or email if you plan on attending. Roughly 4 miles hiking briskly up and down ravines. Contact Cheryl at-- (H) 648-9027 cherylp17@verizon.net | ||
| Thu Aug 19 - Sun Aug 22 | Waterways - Women's Wilderness Canoe Adirondacks | C | |
| call Carol - 652-2547 or cpgriffis@verizon.net Route to be determined. No experience necessary but for your own safety, please be able to swim. Equipment and cooking duties and expenses will be shared. | |||
| Fri Aug 20 | Hike/Snowshoe - HIKE -- Friday Evening Riverwalk 6:30pm across from Mississippi Mudds' | C | |
| Walk at your own pace - 3 to 5 miles Meet at 6:30pm near the Riverwalk across from Mississippi Mudds' on River Rd, Tonawanda. Walk 3-5 miles - your choice. Contact Connie at 833-3851 | ||
| Sat Aug 21 | Bike - Scottish Festival at the Amherst Museum 23 mi. | C+ | |
| Contact Paul at- 895-7712 Enjoy a few hours of Scottish heritage with traditional and contemporary Scottish and Celtic music, Scottish food, bagpipes, dancers, vendors, sheep herding and traditional Highland Games. This will be the 26th Annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games held at the Amherst Museum, 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road, from 9 AM to 5 PM. Admission is $10 for adults, free for children 14 and under, and $9 for museum members. We will start our ride in the morning on the Amherst Recreation Trail, ride through Ellicott Creek Park, take the Canalway Bike Path to the museum in time for lunch, spend a few hours there and ride back in the late afternoon. For more info on the fest, go to http://www.amherstmuseum.org/scottish.htm. Anyone not wanting to attend the fest could have a break at a nearby ice cream stand and return using a route map provided. Bring a bike in good working condition, helmet (required), water, and a lock. Please call anytime before 7:30 PM on Fri 8/20 to sign up and get details. | |||
| Sun Aug 22 | Hike/Snowshoe - Holland Ravines Holland Willows | B+ | |
| contact Frank/Kathy 716-651-9877/ Day of hike 868-2119. Meet at Holland Willows on Savage Road 10 :00 am. (We will hike from Humphrey Road to Savage Rd.) 6 miles Call for information and/or confirmation if rain. | ||
| Mon Aug 23 | Hike/Snowshoe - Evening City Walk St John-Grace Episcopal Church | B | |
| Meet at St John-Grace Episcopal Church - an historic landmark- at corner of Bidwell & Colonial Circle (parallel to Lafayette & Bidwell) 6pm. Brisk walk, not leisurely stroll. We will walk up Bidwell to Chapin Parkway, down Lincoln, around Hoyt Lake and back again -- about 4 miles. Optional: add 2 miles by walking around Ring Rd. Bring water. Contact Tara at 852-3090 | ||
| Wed Aug 25 | Waterways - Weekly Wednesday Paddle Amherst Veterans Canal park | ||
| Put in at 6:30PM every Wednesday evening (please arrive early and be ready to launch by 6:30) Come join us for some paddling fun on the water! All paddlers must wear a PFD, as this is an ADK paddle event. Please remember to dress for the water temperature, as well as the weather (neoprene advised in May and June). Bring water, a snack, and a light so you can be seen if we're out after dark. Suitable for any paddler in either canoe or kayak. Contact Keith or me at sendgossiptome@yahoo.com GPS users: Amherst Veterans Canal park is located at N43 03.883', W078 48.139' | |||
| Wed Aug 25 | Hike/Snowshoe - FAST HIKE -- Seufert Road Loop Chestnut Ridge Park | B+ | |
| We will meet at 6:20pm. Call or email if you plan on attending. Roughly 4 miles hiking briskly up and down ravines. Contact Cheryl at-- (H) 648-9027 cherylp17@verizon.net | ||
| Thu Aug 26 - Sun Aug 29 | Backpack - Adirondacks | B | |
| THUR. - SUN contact Joe 681-8742 atotarho@verizon.net I plan to backpack into the "West Canada Lakes Wilderness Area" over four days and three nights. This area is located near Speculator, NY. We'll camp along the trail near remote Adirondack ponds. I do not consider this a difficult or strenuous backpack but all participants must be in good physical health. We will meet late Thursday morning, carpool to the Adirondacks and spend Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings on the trail. The total mileage will be about 25 miles over varying terrain. We will return to the Buffalo area Sunday evening. The group limit will be nine and backpacking experience is expected. For more details please call or E-mail me by Aug 19th. | ||
| Fri Aug 27 | Hike/Snowshoe - HIKE -- Friday Evening Riverwalk 6:30pm across from Mississippi Mudds' | C | |
| Walk at your own pace - 3 to 5 miles Meet at 6:30pm near the Riverwalk across from Mississippi Mudds' on River Rd, Tonawanda. Walk 3-5 miles - your choice. Contact Connie at 833-3851 | ||
| Sat Aug 28 | Bike - Foot of Sheridan to Ellicott Creek Island Park | B | |
| contact Ron 693-6832 The ride will start from the parking lot at the foot of Sheridan Dr., across River Rd. from the Dunlop and G.M. Powertrain plants. We will ride the bike path north through Isle View and Nia-Wanda Parks to the junction of the Niagara River and the Erie Canal (Tonawanda Creek). From there we'll continue on along the canal to Ellicott Creek Island Park. After a short loop around the island we will break for lunch in the park along the canal. Our return ride will be along the same route. Total miles will be about 20 with all but a short distance on bike paths. Bring a bike in good working condition, helmet (required), water, and lunch. Call for meeting place and time. | |||
| Sun Aug 29 | Hike/Snowshoe - Eastside Overland Trail through Boutwell State Fores Bob Evans parking lot | C | |
| John Ph: 716-832-4285 Email: bifrost3@roadrunner.com Call John if you would like to explore the Eastside Overland Trail in Boutwell Hill State Forest on Sunday, August 29. The forest is located about 8 miles southeast of Fredonia. We will meet at 9:45 a.m. in the Bob Evans parking lot, which is directly across the street (Route 60) from the exit 59 (Dunkirk-Fredonia) tollbooths off the Thruway. We will depart from the parking lot at precisely 10:0 a.m. and drive to the parking area on Ruttenbur Road. We will hike the trail from Ruttenbur Road to Boutwell Hill Road and back to Ruttenbur Road, a distance of about 7.1 miles. The terrain is gently rolling, and mostly forested, providing a shady canopy. Be sure to bring plenty of water and a snack. The following link will take you to the DEC's web page for Boutwell Hill State Forest: http://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/8270.html | ||
| Mon Aug 30 | Hike/Snowshoe - Evening City Walk St John-Grace Episcopal Church | B | |
| Meet at St John-Grace Episcopal Church - an historic landmark- at corner of Bidwell & Colonial Circle (parallel to Lafayette & Bidwell) 6pm. Brisk walk, not leisurely stroll. We will walk up Bidwell to Chapin Parkway, down Lincoln, around Hoyt Lake and back again -- about 4 miles. Optional: add 2 miles by walking around Ring Rd. Bring water. Contact Tara at 852-3090 | ||
| Sat Sep 11 | Bike - Lewiston Peach Fest to Fort Niagara State Park | B | |
| about 20 miles contact Ron Dorr 693-6832 Much of the route will be on bike paths and park roads. From Lewiston we'll peddle north on a bike path, then over to the rim of the lower Niagara River gorge. At Youngstown we will loop east then up to Lake Ontario and ride along the lake to Fort Niagara State Park where we will break for lunch and enjoy the view of the lake. Much of the return route to Lewiston will be on the bike path along the river. After the ride, anyone interested in the Peach Fest can browse the grounds and treat themselves to peach shortcake while enjoying the sights and sounds of the fall festival. Bring a bike in good working condition, helmet (required), water, lunch (food is not available at Ft. Niagara), and a lock. Call for meeting place and time. | |||
| Thu Sep 16 - Sun Sep 19 | Backpack - Adirondacks | B | |
| THUR.- SUN. contact Joe Guercio 681-8742 atotarho@verizon.net I plan to hike about 24 miles in the Ha-de-ron-dah Wilderness Area over four days and three nights. This area is located near Old Forge. We'll camp along the trail near remote Adirondack ponds. I do not consider this a difficult or strenuous backpack but all participants must be in good physical health. We will leave the Buffalo area late Thursday morning and car pool to the trailhead and spend Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings on the trail: hiking out on Sunday. You should plan to return in the Buffalo area Sunday evening. For more details and to register, please call me no later than September 10th. There will be a limit to this trip. | ||
| Sun Sep 19 | Other - PEDAL AND PADDLE Lower Niagara River Queenston to Niagara-on-the-Lake | B | |
| contact Richard 564-2106 schraven@bluemoon.net We start by driving to Queenston, Ontario and dropping off our boats at the Boat Dock. We then drive to Niagara-On-The-Lake with our bicycles. It is a scenic ten mile ride to Queenston on the Bikepath between the river and the Niagara Parkway. After unlocking our boats and locking our bikes to the fence, we have an easy paddle to Queen's Park in N.O.T.L. Lunch in the park or at the Epicurean would | |||
| Sat Sep 25 | Bike - Clarence Center to Akron Falls Park meet Goodrich Rd. in Clarence Center | B | |
| about 16 miles, longer is optional. contact Ron 693-6832 Meet where the bike path crosses Goodrich Rd. in Clarence Center (just north of High St.). We will ride the bike path that was once part of the NY Central "Peanut Line" to the lower end of Akron Falls Park. After a break at the park, we will return along the same route. Anyone interested in extending the ride up to six more miles may do so by continuing on the bike path past Clarence Center to Transit Rd. and back. | |||
| Fri Oct 15 - Sun Oct 17 | Backpack - Allegheny National Forest North Country Trail | B | |
| call Bill 716-693-1401 This trip will be in the Allegheny National Forest on the North Country Trail(NCT). We will meet Friday at a location mutually agreeable for trip participants and carpool to Red Bridge camping area where we will stay Friday Night. A small fee is required to cover campground use. After spotting vehicles, we will hike the NCT north to Sugar Bay staying along the trail on Hemlock Run Saturday Night. Total trip length is about 17 miles. Participants should have backpacking experience, their own gear and be in good physical condition. Please call by 13 October for more info and to sign up. | ||
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