Genesee Valley Hiking Club

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GENESEE VALLEY HIKING CLUB SCHEDULE
Jun 2009 - Sept 2009

Hike leaders will be at the designated place and time regardless of weather conditions. Hike leaders are responsible for getting a substitute GVHC leader.

For your safety, do not leave the hike alone. Hikers experiencing any difficulty are responsible to inform the hike leader. Difficulties are not limited to, but may include medical problems, lack of water, or fatigue.

Optional carpool fee subject to change. Contact hike leader for current amount.

All area codes are 585.

JULY 26 5000th HIKE CELEBRATION, 10;00 a.m-3p.m., at Stewart Lodge, Mendon Ponds. See GVHC News for details.


FLTC FALL MEETING Oct. 16-18, 2009 Foot Hills Trail Club hosting at Camp Turner, Allegany State Park. More info. Contact www.fingerlakestrail.org or 585/658-2390
Jun 6- Saturday S 1:00 PM, Easy/Moderate 6 miles North Hampton Park. Meet in the ski-slope parking area on Hubbell Rd. Chris & Derek Price. 475-0923
Hike #TBD
Jun 7- Sunday NH 10:00 AM. 6 miles Gannett Hill, Bristol Hill Branch Trail. Meet at Rt.390 exit 11. Carry water/lunch. $2 carpool. Stan Kertel 671-7605
Hike #4992
Jun 13- Saturday S 10:00 AM, 12:30 & 3:00 PM, ADK EXPO, Mendon Ponds Park. GVHC 3/30 min hikes, see ADK schedule for longer hikes ---
Hike #TBD
Jun 14- Sunday S 1:00 PM. easy hike. Black Creek Park. Meet at Woodside Lodge. John Casella 254-4047
Hike #4993
Jun 20- Saturday NH 9:00 AM-noon, 9-12 aprox. Moderate/hilly Mendon Ponds. Meet at nature center. Bill H. 473-1869
Hike #TBD
Jun 21- Sunday SPL 8:30 AM. all day 6 miles Finger Lakes Trail Work Party. 2-3 mile hike doing trail maintenance and return to car, not more than 6 mi. Tools maybe provided or bring your own. Carry lunch and water. Meet at Prk & Ride, Rt 390, Exit 11. Ron Navik 377-1812
Hike #4994
Jun 27- Saturday SH 9:00 AM, moderate/hilly 6 miles Letchworth. Meet at Rt 390/Exit 11 Prk and Ride. Carry lunch and water. Carpool $3. Fran and Paul Burns 227-3180
Hike #4995
Jun 28- Sunday S 1:00 PM. Easy 4 miles El Camino Butterhole Trail. Meet in Seneca Zoo parking lot. Derek 475-0923
Hike #TBD
Jul 5- Sunday SH 1:00 PM, moderate hills 4 miles Ellison Park. Meet at Blossom Rd, north side parking lot. John 254-4047
Hike #4996
Jul 11- Saturday S 11:00 AM, Easy 5 miles Greenway-ends at Portageville. Meet at Rt. 390/exit 11, prk&ride. Carry water and lunch. Ann 319-5794
Hike #4997
Jul 12- Sunday S 12:00 PM, Easy 5 miles Seneca Park/Turning Point Park Loop. Meet at Seneca Zoo Parking Lot. Derek and Jon 323-1911
Hike #TBD
Jul 18- Saturday S 1:00 PM. Easy 5 miles Oatka Creek Park. Meet at the main parking lot on Union Street. Carry water. Jon and Derek 475-0923
Hike #TBD
Jul 19- Sunday SPL 8:30 AM, all day 6 miles Finger Lakes Trail Work Party. 2-3 mile hike doing trail maintenance and return to car, not more than 6 mi. Tools maybe provided or bring your own. Carry lunch and water. Meet at Prk & Ride, Rt 390/exit 11. Larry Newman 265-9221
Hike #4998
Jul 26- Sunday SPL 10:00 AM. 5000th HIKE CELEBRATION Long hike. meet at Stewart Lodge, Mendon Ponds. Pot-luck Lunch at 12 noon followed by short hike. Access to water for boating. Elly Mahler 266-0281
Hike #4999, 5000
Aug 2- Sunday S 1:00 PM, Easy 3-4 miles Cranberry Trails. Meet at Braddock Bay Parking on Manitou Rd. John 254-2047
Hike #5001
Aug 8- Saturday S 10:00 AM. 3-4 miles Vosburg Hollow to Big Woods. Some gentle hills and woods. Meet at the corner of Drumm and Vosburg in Webster, NY. Ann 319-5794
Hike #5002
Aug 9- Sunday S 1:00 PM, Moderate 5 miles Turning Point Park. Meet at riverside parking lot on Boxart St, off Lake Ave. Lois and Derek 475-0923
Hike #5003
Aug 15- Saturday S 9:00-11:00 AM. Easy 5 miles Lake Shore Blvd/Durand Loop with optional stop for lunch at diner. Meet at western end of Lake Shore Blvd parking across from Camp Eastman. Elly 266-0281
Hike #5004
Aug 16- Sunday SPL 8:30 AM, all day 6 miles Finger Lakes Trail Work Party. 2-3 mile hike doing trail maintenance and return to car, not more than 6 mi. Tools maybe provided or bring your own. Carry lunch and water. Meet at Prk & Ride, Rt 390/exit 11. Jon 323-1911
Hike #5005
Aug 23- Sunday SH 1:00 PM. hilly 4 miles Durand Eastside. Meet at Golf Course Parking on Kings Highway. John Casella 254-4047
Hike #5006
Aug 29- Saturday SH 1:00 PM, Moderate/hilly 5 mi. Rifle Range Trail/Ellison Wetlands. Meet at parking lot on Empire Boulevard next to MacGregors, at the south end of Irondequoit Bay. Derek Price 475-0923
Hike #5007
Aug 30- Sunday S 9:00 AM. Easy 5 miles Chimney Bluffs. Meet at Bay Front Restaurant, 1075 Empire Blvd. at 9 am for breakfast or 10 am for hike. Optional carpool $2.50. Carry water and lunch. Avri 359-0902
Hike #5008
Sept 5- Saturday S 9:30-11:30 AM Easy East Ave History Hike. Parking on Prince St.Meet in front of Chapel Hill Apartments. Cynthia 482-0549
Hike #5009
Sep 6- Sunday * 7:00 AM. Strenuous 23 mi. Letchworth 23 mile End to End hike. Meet at Prk & Ride, Rt 390/exit 11. Carpool $3. Hike starts at Access #C Ron Navik 377-1812
Hike #5010
Sept 12- Saturday SH 9:45 Indian Hill/Thayer Hill. 4-5 miles. Park on Rt 31 back of Town Center Plaza, Egypt, NY across from Hess Station. Leave at 10 a.m. Bill A. 230-8500
Hike #5011
Sep 13- Sunday SPL 1:00 PM. bike 10 miles Hojack Lines to Lake Ontario and return. Meet at North Ponds Park, Webster, NY. Easy ride through fields and woods. Ann 319-5794
Hike #5012
Sept 19- Saturday S 9:00 AM- noon Iaprox. 5 miles Mendon Ponds Surprise. Meet at nature center. Bill H. 473-1869
Hike #5013
Sep 20- Sunday SPL 8:30 AM. all day 6 miles Finger Lakes Trail Work Party. 2-3 mile hike doing trail maintenance and return to car, not more than 6 mi. Tools maybe provided or bring your own. Carry lunch and water. Meet at Prk & Ride, Rt 390/exit 11. Owen 586-0311
Hike #5014
Sept 26- Saturday SH 10:00 AM Moderate hills 4-5 mi. Powder Mills Park/Crescent Tr. Meet at Rand Lodge Bill A. 230-8500
Hike #5015
Sep 27- Sunday SH 10:00 AM. 5 mi hills Wesley Hill Nature Preserve. Meet at Rt 390 exit 11, Prk & Ride. Have water/snack. Optional carpool $3.00 Avri 359-0902
Hike #5016

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DIFFICULTY CODES
  • S- Denotes less than 6 miles
  • N- Denotes a normal 7-10 miles
  • G- Denotes a gully hike
  • H- Denotes hilly terrain
  • *- (Asterisk) Denotes a strenuous hike of more than 10 miles.
  • XC- Denotes a hike planned for cross country skiing - depending on the weather.
  • SS- Denotes a hike planned for snowshoeing - depending on the weather.
  • SPL- Unusual.

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HIKE RULES

  • Participants must sign their own names on the Trip Leader's report form and pay carpool fee. Guests are welcome.
  • All participants must abide by the hike rules. The hike leader is in charge of the hike and will make all decisions as to the route, rest stops, duration, etc.
  • The Co-Leader or sweep is responsible for bringing up the rear and insuring that hikers do not get too spread out or separate.
  • Do not leave the hike without the permission of the Leader. No fewer than two hikers should go together. All people must be accounted for at the end of the hike.
  • Wear appropriate shoes or boots. For your comfort and safety be prepared for sunshine, rain or cold. No pets or radios. No smoking. Once a hike is started, it will usually continue in spite of the weather. Be prepared. Bring lunch and water. Some hikes are on private land; respect the owner's rights. Motto: "Take nothing but pictures and leave nothing but footprints."
  • Children under sixteen are welcome, but must be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult.
  • Enjoy the hike and the other participants. If you have any questions or problems, consult the hike leader.
  • Leaders shall abide by the Leader's Guidelines published in the Genesee Valley Hiking Club bylaws.

MEETING PLACE

Hike leaders select the meeting location to coordinate with their specific hike. The hike time and meeting location change weekly. Check the schedule. The start time in the schedule is the hike starting time. Please plan to arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the stated time.


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HIKE LEADERSHIP

The Leader and Co-Leader should previously scout the hike, with owner's permissions gained (if required). Co-Leaders will be appointed from the hikers present, if no Co-Leader is listed in the schedule.


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OFFICERS
VICE-PRESIDENT  Barb Navik
SECRETARY  Cynthia Howk
TREASURER  Owen Yates
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONSSocial Elly Mahler
 Trails Ron Navik
 Hiking Barb Navik
 March of Time Lois Winslow
 Membership Ann Bayley
 Publicity Coordinator Don Riplinger
 Quartermaster Ellsworth Stein

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FOR MORE INFORMATION

Call Avri Michaeli 585-359-0902

Finger Lakes Trail Conference maps may be purchased at the new FLTC office at 6111 Visitor Center Rd, Mt Morris, NY 14510. 585-658-9320. Find more information about the GVHC or FLTC at www.fingerlakestrail.org