Susquehanna Chapter of ADK - Adirondack Mountain Club - which covers Otsego, Delaware and Chenango counties, has released its May hiking and meeting events. Hike participants must have a level of fitness appropriate for the type of activity and must bring proper clothing and gear, including enough water to stay hydrated. The hikes are relatively easy, short distances over rolling or flat terrain at a leisurely pace. Anything different will be noted in the specific hike’s description. For more information visit susqadk.org or call the hike leader.
Tuesday, May 6 hike, Greenway, Oneonta; Scott Fielder 607-433-2727
Tuesday, May 13 hike, Glimmerglass State Park, Cooperstown; Jim and Carolyn Austin 607-437-5734
Saturday, May 17 hike, Landis Arboretum, Esperance; requires preregistration susqadk.org
Tuesday, May 20 hike, Gilbert Lake State Park, Twin Fawns Trail, Jenny Grimes and Tam Rutenber 607-434-4766
Wednesday, May 21 pot-luck and program; Ed Overby, pictures and program of his travels to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Caldera, and Olduvai Gorge.
Tuesday, May 27 hike, Windswept Acres, DeLancey; Roberta Austin 607-435-1319
For meeting time and place, call the hike leader listed. Alternate contact if you cannot reach the hike leader is Diane Aaronson: 607-432-9391.
Saturday hikes are longer and are planned through October. These hikes require preregistration as they are limited to 20 participants. They are a bit more challenging - a full day activity. There is a link to the hikes on susqadk.org
The chapter meets once a month, on the third Wednesday, in the evening. Winter meetings - through May, are held at Elm Park United Methodist Church community room, 401 Chestnut Street, Oneonta at 6 p.m.
Summer meetings - June through August - are held at local parks with the location being noted in advance.
Suppers are potluck - bring a dish to pass and your own table service and beverages.
For those not attending the supper, the program starts at 7. All interested persons may attend a meeting, both members and non-members.
The executive committee, wishing to reduce our carbon footprint, encourages members from outside Oneonta to carpool to meetings and activities.
