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1 69 BERRYMAN DRIVE AMHERST, NY RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Visit and FOOTHILLS TRAIL CLUB TALES NOVEMBER 2014 us on Facebook

2 Officers and Board Members President, Donna Flood 5010 Salt Road, Clarence, NY Vice President, Frank Occhiuto 15 Logan Lane, Lancaster Treasurer, Jim Beardsley 15 Mayfair Lane, Buffalo Secretary, Myra Lucero Archivist, Kirk Doyle 5205 Glendale Avenue, Hamburg Membership Chair, Roy Tocha 11 N. Eaglecrest Drive, Hamburg Program Chair, Tuesday Saunters, Frank Occhiuto 15 Logan Lane, Lancaster Program Chair, Wed Mini Hikes (May-June), Marie Schillo 288 Highgate Avenue, Buffalo Program Chair, Wed Mini Hikes (July-September) Gayle Syty 70 Pheasant Run Road, Amherst Program Chair, Weekend Hikes, Kathy Foote 349 Wimbleton Court, West Seneca Trail Steward Coordinator, David Potzler PO Box 19, West Falls Trails Administrator, Mike Schlicht 11 Hedge Court, Snyder TALES Editor, Carol Kobrin 6506 Amy Lane, Lockport Yahoo To become a member of the Yahoo trails news group, go to and click on Groups (blu lettering) and type foothillstrail club into the search box. Enter in your information when prompted. There is no cost to you and you can get and post the latest information available about trail issues. Disclaimers As a courtesy to our members, we frequently provide information about events sponsored by other organizations. Unless published in the Foothills Trail Club schedule, these events are not FTC outings. They are merely items of interest and anyone wanting more information should contact the appropriate organization. Remember to Respect Landowner Rights Stay on the trail, don t take shortcuts, don t walk on crops, don t build fires or camp on private land, and NEVER EVER enter landowner buildings. TALES is a bi-monthly newsletter devoted to informing club members about club business, activities and hikes, as well as about environmental issues related to trails and hiking, and other items of interest to hikers. If you have an article of interest, please send it to the TALES editor. Please keep your submissions to a reasonable length and write or type clearly. If an article cannot be included in an issue, every effort will be made to put it in the next issue. Submitted articles may be edited if necessary. Please remember to include your name and contact information with your submitted material. The deadline for the January issue is December 1.

3 TALES September 2014 OUR NEW LOOK We are pleased to introduce TALES in its new look. Our newsletter is a collaborative venture and many people serve as contributors. If you have an article of interest, please send it along to the TALES editor. Details regarding submissions may be found on the preceding page. We will continually seek to improve with every issue and we welcome your feedback. Foothills Trail Club Facebook Page Visit and "Like" our Facebook page Log onto: Search: Hit: Foothills Trail Club Like Progress: The Foothills Facebook page can now accept your pictures. KUDOS Congratulations to Donna Flood on becoming President of the Foothills Trail Club at our Fall Potluck on October 18th, in accordance with our 2014 elections which took place at the annual membership dinner in April. Donna has always been very active with FTC and the FLTC, and most recently was the lead organizer for the FLTC Fall Campout. Donna is extremely knowledgeable of issues pertinent to FTC and has managed FTC publicity for many years. We look forward to working with Donna in her new role as President. A huge thank you to Jeanne Moog who stepped down after serving as our President for the past 2 1/2 years. Jeanne did a fantastic job during her tenure and we appreciate her leadership and sage counsel. Jeanne will remain active in FTC and we know we ll see her on the trail. NEWS FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Foothills Board of Directors met on September 29 at the Julia Reinstein Library in Cheektowaga. Meeting highlights include: FTC currently has 228 members. This is down slightly from last year, due in part to the CT end to end participants who joined to hike this event. Reminder postcards to those who have not renewed have been sent out. The Rock City project is complete. For those planning to hike the Blue Trail on CT 4, landowner permission was lost and part of the trail is now on a railroad track. Stay safe Some members are experiencing issues with downloading the electronic version of TALES. It appears this may be a problem with MAC computers. The next Board meeting will be on November 24, Foothills Trail Club 2

4 TALES September 2014 FLTC FALL WEEKEND AT CHAUTAUQUA Overview The 2014 Fall Weekend at Chautauqua was a success due to the efforts of many members who served as hike leaders, hospitality organizers, and check-in volunteers, along with Dee McCarthy, Myra Lucero, my not so silent partner Jim Flood, and yours truly. The weather cooperated for two glorious days of hiking, sightseeing, biking and almost held out for the third day. The accommodations were clean, spacious, and the food was really good. We have many dessert aficionados (I m in that mix) who were not disappointed with ice cream sundaes and lots of pie. My has been filled with many thank you s from participants all over New York State. For many, it was their first trip to Chautauqua and they enjoyed the charm of the Institution and the hikes in the rolling countryside. We have to acknowledge Mike Schlicht and Brock Carmichael for their end to end hike of Allegany State Park in one day which is a feat not too many of us could accomplish. Our speakers, Jonathan Schmitz, archivist and historian of the Chautauqua Institution, and Ed K a s p e re k of Niagara S e a r c h a n d R e s c u e g a v e u s i n s i g h t s into history of the lake and how to stay safe on the trail. Search and Rescue has come a long way in a few years to fill a niche that s a v e s m a n y c l i e n t s. Following Ed s advice to be prepared and that everything in your pack must have dual use will prevent mishaps and help hikers out of what could happen. This event is one of several planned through the years, across the state, and on the trails that the Finger Lakes Trail Conference coordinate, maintain and protect. Myra Lucero Myra Lucero Carol Kobrin Our thanks go to Mrya Lucero for the Happy Hour on Friday and to Dick Hubbard and the Forever Society for the Saturday reception. The Forever Society is funding protection of the trail. The paths you hike are on public and private property and volunteer easements will allow future hikers to enjoy the same vistas and views that we see today on the trail and not on Foothills Trail Club 3

5 TALES September 2014 a road. Again, many thanks go to all those who made it possible for their volunteer efforts, and to the Chautauqua Institution for their excellent facility. Carol Kobrin Donna Flood Thank you After almost two years of planning the Fall Outing that Foothills hosted for the Finger Lakes Trail Conference at the Chautauqua Institution, we are happy to announce that it was a success? We had 133 attendees, beautiful weather and a fabulous location for the event. It was definitely a group effort. The event was successful only because of our loyal and dedicated group of volunteers. You all deserve a big thank you. Myra Lucero Choosing Chautauqua, New York for the location of the Fall Outing proved to be a Social hour on the deck of Bellinger Hall. Foothills Trail Club 4

6 TALES September 2014 challenge. It was definitely outside of our comfort zone. The following members helped us scout out the trails for the weekend. It was certainly an adventure and sometimes we got lost along the way, but it was fun. Jane McKale, Kathy Clerkin, Ellen Banks, Shari Senefelder, Claudia Lawler, Kathy Foote, Debbie Harden, Gus Phillips, Lois Justice, John Burnham, Annette Brzezicki, Deb Brzezicki, Donna Frantz, Jennifer Schlick, Rita Ferri, Carole Orsolits, and Carol Kobrin. Jane McKale, Frank and Maria Pecenco, Marty and Donna Ruszaj, Myra Lucero, Carolyn Celeste, Kathy Clerkin, Tara Welty, Leslie Shiner, Bob Schmidt (2), Gayle Syty, Rick Piraino, Bob Ensminger, Gus Phillips, Charlie Stirling, Debbie Warhol, Dee McCarthy, Carol Mallon and Richard Schraven. Thanks to Dave Potzler, Gus Phillips and John Burnham who spent hours doing trail work through Allegany State Park. Dave Potzler also made and placed the Finger Lakes Trail signs on the grounds of the Institution. Chautauqua Gorge hike Annette Brzezicki Ready for their 43 mile ride around Chautauqua Lake Myra Lucero The following volunteers offered to lead and/or sweep the 29 events we offered over the weekend. Those listed with a (2) after their name led two hikes. Fred and Sandy Becker, Shari Senefelder, Claudia Lawler (2), Kathy Boni, Debbie Harden, Jeanne Moog (2), Carolyn Pratt, Carol Kobrin (2), Carole Orsolits (2), Sigi & Horst Schwinge (2). Annette Brzezicki (2), Barbara Morrissey, Mike Schlict, Donna Flood, Lois Justice, Quinn Wright, John Burnham, Roy Tocha (2), Jennifer Schlick, Exploring the nature trails at the Jamestown Audubon Society Carol Kobrin Foothills Trail Club 5

7 TALES September 2014 And a special thanks must be given to Jim Flood for the many administrative tasks he performed which helped make the weekend very organized. Again...thanks to all of you. Donna Flood, Myra Lucero, Dee McCarthy Editor s Note I would like to take this opportunity to offer heartfelt congratulations to the coordinating committee, pictured below, for their commitment and dedication to making this year s Fall Campout a huge success. Donna, Myra and Dee put in countless hours and many many miles scoping out locations in which to hold the event (and finding the most perfect place), and then identifying and testing the numerous and varied hikes that occurred throughout the weekend, as well as coordinating the speakers, food, social events, and ensuring fabulous weather. The weekend was a huge success. Job well done Myra Lucero Forever Society Reception Dee McCarthy, Donna Flood (chair), Myra Lucero Annette Brzezicki Foothills Trail Club 6

8 TALES September 2014 HELP WANTED NEW - The Fingers Lakes Cross County Hike Series for the years 2015 and 2016 needs someone to chair the Sag Wagon, which is the 3rd Saturday of every month the hike series takes place. This person will work with the coordinators of the hike series. NEW OPENINGS - Trail Steward Opportunities Available: CT-9 Lover s Lane to Crittenden Road 5.5 miles CT-9 Broadway (Route 20) to Mammot Road 2.1 miles CT-2 Trail through the Seneca Reservation 5 miles. The new Steward for this section will need to contact Dave Potzler before doing any work If you are interested in more information about any of these Trail Steward openings, please contact: Dave Potzler dpotzler66@wildblue.net ( ), Gus Phillips gusp1941@yahoo.com ( ), or Frank Occhiuto focchiuto@live.com ( ). Membership: Please recruit new members A club eventually fails if there is not a steady influx of new membership. If you have not renewed your membership, please do so as soon as possible. Size matters The bigger the membership, the easier it becomes to manage the club and maintain the trail. Publicity: Be Part of the Team - Our club membership depends upon signing up new members and making contacts with like-minded people in the community. Please become a part of the publicity team that spreads the word that if you love the outdoors, joining the Foothills Trail Club is a wonderful opportunity to enhance your outdoor experience. Contact Donna Flood for brochures, business cards and information at or dmflood@roadrunner.com. The membership committee wants to make brief presentations at service club meetings; please get the word out to any club to which you belong. The membership committee wants to participate in Wellness Days at colleges, universities, health insurers, or any other organizations. Please make us and them aware of our interest to participate. NEW - If you are aware of locations where we might place brochures or placecards to make the public and interested individuals aware of Foothills Trail Club, let Donna Flood know at dmflood@roadrunner.com or call her at Foothills Trail Club 7

9 TALES September 2014 POSITION AVAILABLE Publicity Chair DO YOU ENJOY WORKING IN A PUBLIC RELATIONS CAPACITY. OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU TO HELP KEEP THE CLUB GOING STRONG. HERE IS A GREAT Taken on singularly, sharing the responsibilities with a couple members, or pulling together a Publicity Committee, this is a very important position that really needs to be filled. Purpose: The purpose of the Publicity Chair position is to represent and promote Foothills Trail Club in the Western NY community and beyond. The result of the PR effort is to make the community aware of the FLTC, FTC and the Conservation Trail, hiking, trail maintenance and to increase membership. Responsibilities: Responsibilities include designing, printing and distributing FTC promotional materials, attending Public Relations events, writing press releases for big events, attending Club Board meetings. Public Relations Events include: GCCC - Cool Kids - April Earth Days - April Holland Tulip Festival - May Allegany Pilgrimage - end of May or early June (Audubon Society) NYS Fair, Syracuse - end of August Colden Arts Festival - 2nd week of September JCCC - Wellness Days Club Days - EMS Store - 2 times a year Distribution of Club Brochures and Rack Card: Libraries (Buffalo and Erie County, Niagara, Orleans and Genesee County); Allegany State Park Administration building The Club really needs to fill this position, so if it sounds interesting, or you would just like more information, please contact Jeanne Moog at or jeamoog@aol.com Foothills Trail Club is as good as it s active members Foothills Trail Club 8

10 TALES September 2014 A MESSAGE FROM OUR WEBMASTER Some of our members have been having a wee problem with downloading TALES. The TALES is sent and/or posted in PDF format. This is the industry standard because it allows people who have many different computers and operating systems to access the same files. Unfortunately, Apple, Inc., and Adobe (the maker and copyright holder of PDF format) do not seem to see eye to eye on things. If you are using a MAC or other Apple product, do not try to use Internet Explorer. Try Safari or, better yet, Chrome, as your Internet browser. These browsers can be downloaded for free from the Internet. And be sure to go to Adobe.com and download the correct version of PDF reader. There are many choices on the lower right side of the first page after you go to Get the right version PDF files are used by millions of users. It is not the fault of the PDF file. If you have issues after carefully following the above, do not hesitate to contact webmaster@foothillstrailclub.org by , and your question will be answered. Jim Flood Upcoming Events and Activities November 24, 2014 Foothills Board Meeting, 6:30 pm Reinstein Library, Cheektowaga January 10, 2015 FLTC Howard Beye Winter Hike Somewhere along the Letchworth Trail all are welcome details in our next issue January 2015 date to be determined Foothills Board Meeting, 6:30 pm Reinstein Library, Cheektowaga all are welcome Hunting season started October 1st in New York State. Be sure to wear blaze orange while out on the trail and check maps for any closures during hunting season on certain sections of trail. Foothills Trail Club 9

11 FOOTHILLS TRAIL CLUB Hike Rating HIKING SCHEDULE 1 - Leisurely pace or Nature walk A - Flat or very gently rolling terrain Nov/Dec Moderate pace B - Moderate hilly terrain 3 - Brisk, steady pace C - Steep hills, scrambles possible 4 - Fast pace Hiker s Corner INSURANCE NOTE: Attention members: Foothills Trail Club carries liability insurance to financially protect all of us in case a participant in a Foothills activity is injured. As a condition of our insurance coverage, every participant in an activity needs to sign the liability waiver before the activity begins. So please make sure you sign the form Hike Leaders and Hikers: Before you commit to lead a club hike or plan a personal hike, check the trail conditions to ensure that the trail is open. This information can be found on the FLT website: Click on TRAIL CONDITIONS and select the map # for your intended hike. Map numbers that appear in ORANGE have trails closures for hunting. Trail conditions are outlined for all the other maps # s. HIKER RESPONSIBILITY: We remind you that you, and only you, are responsible for your own actions. Come to our events prepared. Do not participate if the event may present a hazard for which you or your party members are not prepared. If weather is questionable or if you have questions, please call the named hike coordinator; the hike may be canceled. When participating, please respect the coordinator and do not break away from the group without telling them. We suggest you always keep your eye on someone in front of you, and behind you if you are in the lead. Please remember that hike leaders are not guides; they are volunteers, willing to share their knowledge and experience with you. Please give them your cooperation and respect. The leader has the right to refuse anyone who is not prepared for the outing. In addition, if the hike leader does arrange carpooling, passengers are expected to contribute toward the cost of transportation. Finally, since there are RISKS INVOLVED in hiking everyone participating does so at his or her own risk. REMEMBER TO RESPECT LANDOWNER RIGHTS: Stay on the trail, don t take shortcuts, don t walk on crops, don t build fires or camp on private land and NEVER, EVER enter landowner buildings. There are hikes scheduled for many days in November and December. Be sure to thank those members who have volunteered to lead these activities. Bring lunch on all day hikes The weather may force cancellations. If in doubt, check with coordinator. Always check trail conditions before you hike at: A good hiker leaves NO TRACES For further details visit

12 FOOTHILLS TRAIL CLUB Hike Rating HIKING SCHEDULE 1 - Leisurely pace or Nature walk A - Flat or very gently rolling terrain Nov/Dec Moderate pace B - Moderate hilly terrain 3 - Brisk, steady pace C - Steep hills, scrambles possible 4 - Fast pace Saturday, Nov 1 10am 6 mi 2A Youngstown MEET: in north parking lot into Fort Niagara next to Lake Ontario shore (North Robert Moses exit into park). Bad weather will cancel hike. Call LINDA PARLATO Sunday, Nov 2 10am 4-5 mi 2A Delaware Park / Forest Lawn Cemetery MEET: at the fountain/art gallery steps behind the Albright-Knox Art Gallery. There is plenty of parking. Call TARA WELTY Tuesday, Nov 4 10am 2-3 mi 1A Reinstein Woods Saunter Hike or Snowshoe MEET: in parking lot on Honorine Drive, off of Como Park Boulevard. Call FRANK OCCHIUTO Wednesday, Nov 5 10am 4-7+ mi 2A Houghton Park / Buffalo River MEET: in parking lot of Houghton Academy on Clinton Street, Buffalo. Distance will depend upon hikers. Call QUINN WRIGHT no later than the day before to let him know you are coming. No calls mean no hike at the published time. Thursday, Nov 6 10am 3-4 mi 2A Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve Hike, Snowshoe or Cross Country Ski MEET: in the parking lot on Honorine Drive, off of Como Park Blvd. Call ARLENE GUTHRIE Saturday, Nov 8 10am 4-5 mi 2B Como Lake Park MEET: at first shelter after entering the Bowen Road entrance to the park. Call ED or BARB OLEKSY ( day of hike) Sunday, Nov 9 10:30am 4-5 mi 2B Hunters Creek Park MEET: at the Hunters Creek Road parking lot. We will hike some hills. If it has rained recently, it will be muddy. Call BARB MACH or JEANNE MOOG ( day of hike) Tuesday, Nov 11 10am 2-3 mi 1A Reinstein Woods Saunter Hike or Snowshoe MEET: in parking lot on Honorine Drive, off of Como Park Boulevard. Call BOBBY BARLOW Bring lunch on all day hikes The weather may force cancellations. If in doubt, check with coordinator. Always check trail conditions before you hike at: A good hiker leaves NO TRACES For further details visit

13 FOOTHILLS TRAIL CLUB Hike Rating HIKING SCHEDULE 1 - Leisurely pace or Nature walk A - Flat or very gently rolling terrain Nov/Dec Moderate pace B - Moderate hilly terrain 3 - Brisk, steady pace C - Steep hills, scrambles possible 4 - Fast pace Wednesday, Nov 12 10am 4-7+ mi 2A Houghton Park / Buffalo River MEET: in parking lot of Houghton Academy on Clinton Street, Buffalo. Distance will depend upon hikers. Call QUINN WRIGHT no later than the day before to let him know you are coming. No calls mean no hike at the published time. Thursday, Nov 13 10am 3-4 mi 2A Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve Hike, Snowshoe or Cross Country Ski MEET: in the parking lot on Honorine Drive, off of Como Park Blvd. Call ARLENE GUTHRIE Saturday, Nov 15 9:30am 6 mi 2A Tonawanda Parks MEET: in River Road parking lot across from the end of Sheridan Drive. We will hike along the Riverwalk to Isle View Park to Two Mile Creek Greenway Trail to Sheridan Park and back to our cars. Call DAVID WITTMANN Sunday, Nov 16 10am 6 mi 1A Village of Hamburg, 18 Mile Creek MEET: in Village of Hamburg parking lot off Buffalo Street (Route 62) across from the Palace movie theater. We will walk down Main Street, a National Historic District, to Old Lakeview Road along 18 Mile Creek, crossing the creek by bridge at South Creek Road and returning via Pierce Avenue back to Main Street. Optional: coffee at local café afterward. Call WENDY EDSON to confirm or for directions. also Sunday, Nov 16 10am 4 mi 2A Medical Campus MEET: at Canalside near the Naval Academy Museum. Walk up to the new Medical Campus and see what everyone is talking about: the new Children s Hospital, addition to RPCI and new construction over the Allen Street Hospital Train Station and much more. Let s look at the new development going on around us. Call TARA WELTY Tuesday, Nov 18 10am 2-3 mi 1A Reinstein Woods Saunter Hike or Snowshoe MEET: in parking lot on Honorine Drive, off of Como Park Boulevard. Call BOBBY BARLOW Bring lunch on all day hikes The weather may force cancellations. If in doubt, check with coordinator. Always check trail conditions before you hike at: A good hiker leaves NO TRACES For further details visit

14 FOOTHILLS TRAIL CLUB Hike Rating HIKING SCHEDULE 1 - Leisurely pace or Nature walk A - Flat or very gently rolling terrain Nov/Dec Moderate pace B - Moderate hilly terrain 3 - Brisk, steady pace C - Steep hills, scrambles possible 4 - Fast pace Wednesday, Nov 19 10am 4-7+ mi 2A Houghton Park / Buffalo River MEET: in parking lot of Houghton Academy on Clinton Street, Buffalo. Distance will depend upon hikers. Call QUINN WRIGHT no later than the day before to let him know you are coming. No calls mean no hike at the published time. Thursday, Nov 20 10am 3-4 mi 2A Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve Hike, Snowshoe or Cross Country Ski MEET: in the parking lot on Honorine Drive, off of Como Park Blvd. Call ARLENE GUTHRIE Saturday, Nov 22 10am 5 or 6.3 mi 2B Chestnut Ridge Park MEET: in main parking lot by the tennis courts. We ll be hiking either the trail or road depending upon weather and conditions. Be prepared to cross water if we do trail. Loop hike is either 5 miles (road) or 6.3 miles (trail). Call QUINN WRIGHT Sunday, Nov 23 10:30am approx. 5 mi 2A Pre-Turkey Trot Hike Downtown MEET: at Spot Coffee on Delaware Avenue and Chippewa Street. We will carpool to the Tim Horton s on Delaware Avenue near Hertel and hike back the Turkey Trot route to Spot Coffee. Call ROY TOCHA or RRTocha@yahoo.com Monday, Nov 24 6:30pm Foothills Trail Club Board Meeting The meeting is held at the Julia Reinstein Library on Losson Road (between Borden and Union Roads). Please consider joining us. We always enjoy having members in attendance. If you do attend, please don t hesitate to ask questions and speak up about the topics being discussed. We are very interested in your input. Call FRANK OCCHIUTO Tuesday, Nov 25 10am 2-3 mi 1A Reinstein Woods Saunter Hike or Snowshoe MEET: in the parking lot on Honorine Drive, off of Como Park Blvd. Call ARLENE GUTHRIE Wednesday, Nov 26 10am 4-7+ mi 2A Houghton Park / Buffalo River MEET: in parking lot of Houghton Academy on Clinton Street, Buffalo. Distance will depend upon hikers. Call QUINN WRIGHT no later than the day before to let him know you are coming. No calls mean no hike at the published time. Bring lunch on all day hikes The weather may force cancellations. If in doubt, check with coordinator. Always check trail conditions before you hike at: A good hiker leaves NO TRACES For further details visit

15 FOOTHILLS TRAIL CLUB Hike Rating HIKING SCHEDULE 1 - Leisurely pace or Nature walk A - Flat or very gently rolling terrain Nov/Dec Moderate pace B - Moderate hilly terrain 3 - Brisk, steady pace C - Steep hills, scrambles possible 4 - Fast pace Friday, Nov 28 6:30pm 1-2 mi 1A Village of Lancaster MEET: at the Lancaster Village Municipal parking lot at the corner of Central at Broadway (next to the New York Store). We will walk around the Village of Lancaster taking in the Holiday decorations along Central Avenue. In past year s, the decorations have been the AM&A s Christmas windows. We will get to see the animation of the displays by going at night. Afterward, we will stop at Eddy Ryan s for a snack and/or beverage. Call CAROLYN CELESTE Saturday, Nov 29 10am 6 mi 2A The Olmsted Parks Cazenovia & South Park MEET: at St. John Evangelist Church parking lot at Seneca Street and Warren Spahn Way. We will walk through an urban park (Caz), follow the parkways (Red Jacket and McKinley), past the restored McClellan circle to the Botanical Gardens, around South Park Lake and then back to Caz. Afterward, we will stop at the Dogs Ear Bookstore & Café near Caz Park. Call KATHY FOOTE Sunday, Nov 30 10am 5 or 6.3 mi 2B Chestnut Ridge Park MEET: in main parking lot by the tennis courts. We ll be hiking either the trail or road depending upon weather and conditions. Be prepared to cross water if we do trail. Loop hike is either 5 miles (road) or 6.3 miles (trail). Call QUINN WRIGHT Tuesday, Dec 2 10am 2-3 mi 1A Reinstein Woods Saunter Hike or Snowshoe MEET: in parking lot on Honorine Drive, off of Como Park Boulevard. Call BOBBY BARLOW Wednesday, Dec 3 10am 4-7+ mi 2A Houghton Park / Buffalo River MEET: in parking lot of Houghton Academy on Clinton Street, Buffalo. Distance will depend upon hikers. Call QUINN WRIGHT no later than the day before to let him know you are coming. No calls mean no hike at the published time. Thursday, Dec 4 10am 3-4 mi 2A Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve Hike, Snowshoe or Cross Country Ski MEET: in the parking lot on Honorine Drive, off of Como Park Blvd. Call ARLENE GUTHRIE Bring lunch on all day hikes The weather may force cancellations. If in doubt, check with coordinator. Always check trail conditions before you hike at: A good hiker leaves NO TRACES For further details visit

16 FOOTHILLS TRAIL CLUB Hike Rating HIKING SCHEDULE 1 - Leisurely pace or Nature walk A - Flat or very gently rolling terrain Nov/Dec Moderate pace B - Moderate hilly terrain 3 - Brisk, steady pace C - Steep hills, scrambles possible 4 - Fast pace Friday, Dec 5 6:30pm 2B 13 th Annual Friday Night Christmas Hike from Niagara Falls, NY, to Niagara Falls, Canada MEET: in Prospect Point Parking lot (next to the Rainbow Bridge). Join us for a winter evening hike around Goat Island and walk across the Rainbow Bridge to Canada to see the Holiday lights. This is a great way to enjoy the decorations with good company. We ll stop for a warm drink and snack when we finish. Bring 3 quarters and either a passport or enhanced license for the bridge. Bad weather cancels hike. Call SHARI SENEFELDER by noon, Thursday, December 4 th, with any questions. Saturday, Dec 6 10am 4 mi 2B Emery Park MEET: in parking lot on north side of park by top of ski lift. Call BLAINE BOECKEL Sunday, Dec 7 1:30pm 4 mi 2B Tifft Nature Preserve MEET: in parking lot by Route 5. Call DAVID WITTMANN Tuesday, Dec 9 10am 2-3 mi 1A Reinstein Woods Saunter Hike or Snowshoe MEET: in parking lot on Honorine Drive, off of Como Park Boulevard. Call BOBBY BARLOW Wednesday, Dec 10 10am 4-7+ mi 2A Houghton Park / Buffalo River MEET: in parking lot of Houghton Academy on Clinton Street, Buffalo. Distance will depend upon hikers. Call QUINN WRIGHT no later than the day before to let him know you are coming. No calls mean no hike at the published time. Thursday, Dec 11 10am 3-4 mi 2A Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve Hike, Snowshoe or Cross Country Ski MEET: in the parking lot on Honorine Drive, off of Como Park Blvd. Call ARLENE GUTHRIE Saturday, Dec 13 9:30am 4-5 mi 2B Genesee County Park & Forest, Bethany Center Road, East Bethany MEET: enter park from Bethany Center Road, then park at the first large parking lot near the Interpretive Nature Center. The park consists of 431 acres of rolling hills with nature trails winding through a nice mix of habitat. We should finish up around noon at which time the Nature Center opens, a must see Call BOB ENSMINGER Bring lunch on all day hikes The weather may force cancellations. If in doubt, check with coordinator. Always check trail conditions before you hike at: A good hiker leaves NO TRACES For further details visit

17 FOOTHILLS TRAIL CLUB Hike Rating HIKING SCHEDULE 1 - Leisurely pace or Nature walk A - Flat or very gently rolling terrain Nov/Dec Moderate pace B - Moderate hilly terrain 3 - Brisk, steady pace C - Steep hills, scrambles possible 4 - Fast pace Sunday, Dec 14 1:30pm 2 mi 2A South Park Lake MEET: in the parking lot just right of the Botanical Gardens off of South Park Avenue. We will hike around the ring road twice. After the hike, the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens will be open until 5pm. There are Poinsettia and Garden Railway Exhibits. Adults $9, members free. Call KATHY FOOTE Tuesday, Dec 16 10am 2-3 mi 1A Reinstein Woods Saunter Hike or Snowshoe MEET: in parking lot on Honorine Drive, off of Como Park Boulevard. Call BOBBY BARLOW Wednesday, Dec 17 10am 4-7+ mi 2A Houghton Park / Buffalo River MEET: in parking lot of Houghton Academy on Clinton Street, Buffalo. Distance will depend upon hikers. Call QUINN WRIGHT no later than the day before to let him know you are coming. No calls mean no hike at the published time. Thursday, Dec 18 10am 3-4 mi 2A Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve Hike, Snowshoe or Cross Country Ski MEET: in the parking lot on Honorine Drive, off of Como Park Blvd. Call ARLENE GUTHRIE Saturday, Dec 20 10am 3 mi 1A Lockport Nature Trail Hike or Snowshoe MEET: in parking lot on Slayton Settlement Road. Take Route 78 (Transit Road) north through Lockport. Turn right onto Slayton Settlement Road. Drive approximately one mile to the park/ parking lot, which will be on your right. Call CAROL KOBRIN Sunday, Dec 21 10am 5-8 mi 2B Hanging Bog Wildlife Management Area Hike, Snowshoe or Cross Country Ski MEET: at the Cuba, NY, McDonald s off Interstate 86, 7 miles east of Hindsdale. Call NICK SCARANO if you plan on attending. No calls, no hike Tuesday, Dec 23 10am 2-3 mi 1A Reinstein Woods Saunter Hike or Snowshoe MEET: in the parking lot on Honorine Drive, off of Como Park Blvd. Call ARLENE GUTHRIE Bring lunch on all day hikes The weather may force cancellations. If in doubt, check with coordinator. Always check trail conditions before you hike at: A good hiker leaves NO TRACES For further details visit

18 FOOTHILLS TRAIL CLUB Hike Rating HIKING SCHEDULE 1 - Leisurely pace or Nature walk A - Flat or very gently rolling terrain Nov/Dec Moderate pace B - Moderate hilly terrain 3 - Brisk, steady pace C - Steep hills, scrambles possible 4 - Fast pace Wednesday, Dec 24 10am 4-7+ mi 2A Houghton Park / Buffalo River MEET: in parking lot of Houghton Academy on Clinton Street, Buffalo. Distance will depend upon hikers. Call QUINN WRIGHT no later than the day before to let him know you are coming. No calls mean no hike at the published time. Saturday, Dec 27 10am 4 mi 2B Beaver Island State Park including Spaulding Trail and East River Trail MEET: in the parking lot at the end of Ferry Road, off of South Parkway, Grand Island. We will hike, snowshoe or cross country ski. Call KATHY FOOTE Sunday, Dec 28 10am 5 or 6.3 mi 2B Chestnut Ridge Park MEET: in main parking lot by the tennis courts. We ll be hiking either the trail or road depending upon weather and conditions. Be prepared to cross water if we do trail. Loop hike is either 5 miles (road) or 6.3 miles (trail). Call QUINN WRIGHT Tuesday, Dec 30 10am 2-3 mi 1A Reinstein Woods Saunter Hike or Snowshoe MEET: in the parking lot on Honorine Drive, off of Como Park Blvd. Call ARLENE GUTHRIE Wednesday, Dec 31 9am sharp approx. 8-9 mi 2C 13 th Annual Holland Ravine Snowshoe/Hike Map CT6 Access 7 (Carpenter Road) to Access 4 (Savage Road) MEET: at the Holland Willows, 177 Savage Road, Holland, NY Bring your snowshoes, hiking poles, lunch and water. Dress according to the weather. No snow; this will be a hike. Stopping for coffee afterwards. This is NOT a hike for beginners. ANNETTE BRZEZICKI - anet42brz@roadrunner.com Bring lunch on all day hikes The weather may force cancellations. If in doubt, check with coordinator. Always check trail conditions before you hike at: A good hiker leaves NO TRACES For further details visit