Susquehanna Chapter ADK

Report by Julie Smith Ten enthusiastic ADKers enjoyed a gorgeous spring like day on January 31 at Gilbert Lake State Park. We hiked the road to the cabin area and did the trail to Ice Pond, Spring Pond, the Lake of the Twin Fawns and back again to the main road and the cars. We figured our hike was at least four to six miles.

Report by Kay Kantorowski - Twenty-four ADK members met at the Farmer's Museum parking lot in Cooperstown on January 10, then proceeded to the Moe Pond trail. The new wood road was easy walking, and several (actually 7) points of interest were discussed on the hike that led into the woods, up to a viewpoint of Otsego Lake, and back down to connect with the service road to the Farmer's Museum.

Report by Mary Dunkle Ski plans for December 13 were scrubbed as there was but a dusting of snow. Ted Kantorowski agreed to lead a hike . Twenty six of us headed down Beaver meadow Road near Cooperstown and began a pleasant trek through woods around Clark Tower. We finished near noon and returned to Mary Dunkle's home for soup. This gathering for comraderie seems to have become an annual pre-holiday event.

Report by Norma Lee Havens - We had a beautiful day on Tuesday December 20th for our hike at Gilbert Lake State Park. Under a perfect blue sky and full sun and at frigid cold temperatures 27 loyal ADK members and new friends started out from the first parking lot. Our destination was the Twin Fawns trail and back.

Report by Julie Smith A Tuesday morning rain shower did not seem to dampen the spirit of 22 ADK hikers and friends. Soon after getting underway at the Oneonta Greenway, the mist stopped and the sun looked as if it might shine. Some took the circle walk and the others took the trail back along the Susquehanna. Lunch was enjoyed by many at the Underground Eggplant restaurant.

Report by Lucille Wiggin - We hiked the Delaware-Otsego Audubon property on Franklin Mt. About 14 of us learned about the "hawk watch" from two observers. We also walked to the "cave" and on toward White School Road on the abandoned road to an old farm site. Our return was via the snowmobile trail under the phone line and through the abandoned blue stone quarry.

Report by Charlene & Jim Higgins Twenty-three hikers traversed the trails at Wilber Park in Oneonta, NY this overcast morning. The temperature was warm for this time of year at 56 degrees. We started our hike by the pavilion near the playground area and traveled the trails to the housing development past the high school and back.

Report by Currie Marr Under fine weather conditions 19 ADKers hiked at Gilbert Lake State Park. The hike began from the Large Shelter following the east-side trail around the Lake. A few participants continued the lake trail, but most hiked two hilly loops through the cabin area opposite the beach and then backtracked to the shelter - 2.67 miles. Along the way the voice of a Raven was thought to be heard, a small garter snake was spotted by Irv Peters, and distressingly, recent beaver damage was clearly evident.

Report by Linda Pearce On a beautiful, sunny morning, twenty-two hikers participated in the walk at Riddell State Park. We were pleased to have Bard and Jack Meeks join us after a long absence. On the main trail near the Schenevus Creek, we encountered an extensive washed-out area caused by the flooding of Tropical Storm Lee. After the hike, many of us went to Pondo's in Colliersville for lunch and fellowship.

Report by Monica Peters: Tuesday turned out to be a perfect day for Leaders Monica and Irv Peters to lead eighteen hikers on trails in the Greenwoods Conservancy Trust property in the Town of Hartwick. We met at the intersection of Zachow and State Land Roads. Dr.