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TALES MAY 2016

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Officers and Board Members

President, Donna Flood 5010 Salt Road, Clarence, NY 14031 759-6442 [email protected]

Vice President, Claudia Lawler 105 Nadine Drive, Cheektowaga 14225 393-3984 [email protected]

Treasurer, Jim Beardsley 15 Mayfair Lane, Buffalo 14201 [email protected]

Secretary, Merridy Knips 4 Henderson Street, Hamburg 14075 648-1537 [email protected]

Archivist, Kirk Doyle 5205 Glendale Avenue, Hamburg 14074 627-4199 [email protected]

Membership Chair, Roy Tocha 11 N. Eaglecrest Drive, Hamburg 14074 [email protected]

Program Chair, Tuesday Saunters, Frank Occhiuto 15 Logan Lane, Lancaster 14086 651-9877 [email protected]

Program Chair, Wed Mini Hikes (May-June), Marie Schillo 288 Highgate Avenue, Buffalo 14215 832-1921

Program Chair, Wed Mini Hikes (July-September) Gayle Syty 70 Pheasant Run Road, Amherst 14228 691-6750

Program Chair, Weekend Hikes, Kathy Foote 349 Wimbledon Court, West Seneca 14224 675-3989 [email protected]

Publicity Chair, Ellen Banks 144 Cottonwood Drive, Williamsville 14221 435-5105 [email protected]

Trail Steward Coordinator, David Potzler PO Box 19, West Falls 14170 [email protected]

Trails Administrator, Mike Schlicht 11 Hedge Court, Snyder 14226 316-4388 [email protected]

TALES Editor, Carol Kobrin 6506 Amy Lane, Lockport 14094 912-0370 [email protected]

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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.

Deadline for the July issue is June 1st.

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TALES May 2016

NEWS FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The FTC Board of Directors met on March 28. Meeting highlights include:

• Ellen Banks distributed FTC brochures and rack cards to 58 library branches.• County hike series in underway, volunteers are needed to staff the sags.• Nominations Committee has a slate of officers and trail council members for upcoming election.

The next meeting of the FTC Board will take place on May 23, 2016 at the Reinstein Library on Losson Road.

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Annual Banquet and Election News

The Annual Banquet took place on April 8th at Bobby J’s. Everyone had a great time socializing and catching up with old friends, and in some cases making new friends.

Mary Coffin from the North Country Trail Association gave a presentation on the North Country National Scenic Trail (NCT) route through the Adirondacks. While the NCT meanders from Vermont to North Dakota, portions of the Adirondack Park do not have a defined footpath, meaning there is currently no contiguous trail. Mary and her team have spent countless hours forging a path, but there is more work to be done and the process is long. It was an informative presentation, highlighted by beautiful photographs of the region and the team, and we appreciate that Mary was able to join us.

The Nominations Committee submitted the following slate of officers and directors for consideration and it was met with unanimous support — President, Donna Flood; Vice President, Claudia Lawler; Treasurer, Jim Beardsley; Secretary, Merridy Knips; Three-Year Directors, Marty Ruszaj and Sharon Kelly; One-Year Directors, Lori Chiarelli and Jeanne Moog. Congratulations to our 2016-17 officers and directors.

A huge shout out to Frank Occhiuto for all his hard work serving as our Vice President for these past many years. Although Frank has chosen to step down from his leadership role, he remains very active with the club. Additionally, we send heartfelt thanks to our outgoing Directors for all their contributions to the club — Sally Castern, Claudia Lawler, Ed Oleksy, and Gloria Potzler. We know we’ll continue to see everyone out on the trail.

Jeanne Moog read a letter she received from Florence Mazur, one of our founding members, in which she shared fond hiking memories.

Marie Schillo was acknowledged for her many years of fun, friendship, hike leading, and hike coordinating. Marie has indicated she will be “retiring” at the end of this summer’s hiking season.

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BUNION BADGES

Every mile you hike on scheduled FTC hikes brings you closer to earning “miles earned” patches, otherwise known as a Bunion Badge. Your first patch is awarded upon completion of 100 miles.

At this year’s Annual Banquet, 25 members received a Bunion Badge. Milestones ranged from 100 miles to 3,000 miles!!! Way to go hikers!!!

TRAIL WORK PARTIES

This month’s hike schedule includes six trail work parties. The dates are Saturday, May 14; Wednesdays, May 18; May 25; June 1; June 8; and Saturday, June 25.

Additional details on the work parties will be provided via our Yahoo group email. If you are interested in giving back to the trail, getting a bit of exercise, and socializing with your fellow hikers, please consider joining one of the work parties. The trail thanks you!

ALLEY CAT TRAIL WORK

FLTC uses Alley Cat crews for major infrastructure work on the trails (main and branch), including trail building and rerouting, and the construction of lean-tos and bridges.

As the Fingers Lake Trail runs from Allegany State Park in the West to the Catskill Mountains in the East, the term Alley Cat literally means “Alle-gany to the Cat-skills.” Clever, huh?!

Four Alley Cats are being scheduled for 2016. The first Alley Cat is in Cattaraugus County Saturday, May 7 through Wednesday, May 11.

The Alley Cat Crew will undertake two distinct projects in May — the first is building a bridge in the vicinity of Route 240 and Fancy Tract; the second is a trail reroute though Elkdale State Forest. If you can help, we’d love to have you join us. Contact Dave Potzler.

Further information on this and the other Alley Cats may be found at http://www.fltconference.org/trail/members1/volunteer-trail-workers/alley-cat-crew/


On your left is a picture of our new trail marker which will be posted in various places along the Conservation Trail. When the Quick Response (QR) code is scanned, using a QR code reader on your smart phone, our hiking schedule from Facebook will be displayed — but no log-in to Facebook is required (although we hope you are already liking and checking out our Facebook page!). The QR code reader is obtained from your App Store for free. The QR reader will pick up the code from your computer or printed TALES, so go ahead and give it a try!

The signs have already been posted at Darien Lake State Park, Hunters Creek, and Erie County Forest.

Thank you to all our club members who worked on this project, especially Ed Oleksy who led the charge.

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I Love My Park Day May 7, 2016

I Love My Park Day is a statewide event that improves and enhances New York’s parks and historic sites. Various volunteer events and projects are available from which to choose, and several western New York parks from Niagara Falls to Allegany are participating More information may be found at http://www.ptny.org/ilovemypark/index.shtml

Holland Tulip Festival May 14, 2016

Foothills will have a table at the Holland Tulip Festival. We always get lots of interest and its a great opportunity to recruit new members, especially given that the CT runs right through town. If you would like to participate in this publicity event, please contact Ellen Banks.

National Trails Day June 4, 2016

Once again, Foothills Trail Club will celebrate National Trails Day. This year we will hike in the Erie County Forest. Participants may choose to do the five mile hike which starts at 9:30 am, or select the three-mile hike which leaves departs at 10:30 am. Both hikes will leave from the same location. A potluck luncheon will follow the hike. More details may be found in this TALES hike schedule.

FLTC Spring Weekend June 17-19, 2016

Hosted by the Cayuga Trails Club, the 2016 Spring Weekend will be at the Academy of Fire Science in Montour Falls, NY. Registration deadline is May 20th. Further information, including registration form, may be found at http://www.fltconference.org/trail/whats-happening/hikes/spring-weekend/


Membership News The time is now to renew your membership for 2016-2017. Our membership period is April 1 through March 31. If you haven’t already renewed, your membership is now expired. We ask that you take a moment to renew as quickly as possible. For your convenience, we have included a copy of the renewal form in this TALES on page 6. You may also renew o n l i n e h t t p : / / w w w. f o o t h i l l s t r a i l c l u b . o r g /membership.html using Paypal.

ATVs on DEC Land Although it was removed from next year’s NYS budget, there is interest in increasing the allowable weight of ATVs on DEC lands. This means it may be introduced as a separate bill and causes great concern for the FLTC, Foothills, and others who view this as having a huge negative impact on natural resources and public lands across the state. On the following page is the FLTC’s oppos i t ion to th is l eg is la t ion . Any correspondence opposing the legislation from as many people as possible to all NYS Assembly and Senate people would be helpful. If you are able to, please notify your elected officials and tell them you oppose this legislation!

Trail Stewards On pages 9 and 10 of this TALES you will find our Trail Stewards list. Its being published for two reasons.

1) If you are Trail Steward, please look over the list and report any inaccuracies to Dave Potzler.

2) For all you hikers out there, if you see something on the trail that needs attention, anything that concerns you, please take note and contact the respective Trail Steward at your first convenience.

We appreciate and value all the work the Trail Stewards do to maintain the Conservation Trail. Keep up the good work ladies and gentlemen!!!


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MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FORM

Membership in the Foothills Trail Club is from April 1st to March 31st the following year. If you have not already renewed your membership, please do so now! Membership dues is $22 per individual or $30 per family per year. $5 of each member’s dues will be set aside to be used for trail maintenance and trail construction costs. Dues can be paid in advance for subsequent years. Your yearly membership entitles you to a copy of the bi-monthly TALES/hiking schedule and the accumulation of miles hiked and/or work party hours for award of bunion badges.

Please complete and submit the form below. You may also renew (or join) online by going to www.foothillstrailclub.org and then clicking on Membership.

PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY

NAME(S)______________________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________________________________

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PHONE_______________________________________ EMAIL ________________________________________

Notes:

1. TALES will be delivered electronically unless you check “no” No _____

2. The annual membership list will show your email address unless you check “no” No _____

Please check: ___ $22.00 Individual Membership per year for ___ year(s) $___________

___ $30.00 Family Membership per year for ____ year(s) $___________

___ Donations gratefully accepted for upkeep of the Conservation Trail. $___________

Total Enclosed $___________

Make checks payable to: Foothills Trail Club

Send this form and your check to the Membership Chair: Roy Tocha 11 N Eaglecrest Dr Hamburg, NY 14075




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HELP WANTED

Trail Steward Opportunities Available: We are still in need of trail stewards for a few sections of the CT. The sections range from about one mile to five and half miles and they are located on Maps M1/CT1, CT4, CT7, and CT9. If you are interested in more information about any of these Trail Steward openings, please contact Dave Potzler [email protected] (949-3295), Gus Phillips [email protected] (646-5034), or Frank Occhiuto [email protected] (651-9877).

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 Ellen Bank for brochures, business cards and information at 435-5105 or [email protected]

Upcoming Events and ActivitiesJune 17-19, 2016 FLTC Spring Weekend Academy of Fire Science, Montour Falls,

NY details this TALES, page 4

July 25, 2016 Foothills Board Meeting, 6:30 pm Reinstein Library, Losson Road, Cheektowaga

all are welcome

July 30, 2016 FLTC Ed Sidote Hike Pharsalia Wildlife Management Area, Chenango County

details forthcoming

October 15, 2016 FTC Fall Potluck Sprague Brook Park, Glenwood, NY details forthcoming

September 24, 2016 North Country National Scenic Trail Day Celebration

details forthcoming

September 26, 2016 Foothills Board Meeting, 6:30 pm Reinstein Library, Losson Road, Cheektowaga

all are welcome

Septemebr 30 - October 2, 2016

FLTC Fall Campout General Clinton Park, Bainbridge, NY details forthcoming

October 8, 2016 FLTC Erv Markert Hike Onondaga Branch Trail Loop, Cortland and Onondaga and Counties

details forthcoming

November 28, 2016 Foothills Board Meeting, 6:30 pm Reinstein Library, Losson Road, Cheektowaga

all are welcome


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TALES May 2016


Trail Stewards Meeting Trail Stewards from FLTC and Foothills met on February 20. Some business was discussed but it was mostly a social gathering as the two groups rarely have a chance to get together. It was a nice way to spend a winter’s day.

It was all business at the April 9th Foothills Trail Stewards Meeting. And while the calendar says Spring, it was another wintery day. Twenty-four people attended the meeting which was held at the Holland Community Center. Gus Phillips and Dave Potzler led the conversation.

Among the topics discussed were:

County Hike Series is in Cattaraugus County. Our trail stewards needs to clean up their sections in preparation for the 150+ hikers making their way through the trail. Marking/blazing the trail should be a priority.Landowners and Trail Rerouting — if a landowner wants the trail moved off their property, you must contact Dave Potzler as much is involved in changing the trail route and properly recording the new coordinates and getting new maps.When doing trail work, make sure to record your hours, identify what map you worked, include time spent driving to and fro, and whether the work was on public or private land. This informations should be sent to Mike Schlicht who then passes the information to FLTC. This is important as time spent doing trail work leads to grants and other funding. As well, any other work done to benefit the club, including office work, publicity, leading hikes, etc., should be reported to Mike.Anyone who helps to work on projects that are on State land must complete a Volunteer Form. There are two different forms — a temporary form for folks helping on special projects such as the Elkdale State Forest, and a permanent form for trail stewards. Dave Potzler can provide you the form, and he’ll be bringing them to the Alley Cat.State Law also requires that any club activity (ie. hiking) on State land (parks and forests) with more than 20 people requires the submission of a permit request. Contact any of the Board members if this pertains to you.Trail registers exist along certain sections of the Trail, particularly once the CT meets up with the FLT. If you would like a trail register for your section of trail, contact any of the Board members. We can get trail registers from the FLTC. We discussed standardizing the contents of the register to include a notepad, pencils and pencil sharpener, and brochures of the FTC and FLTC, and where appropriate also NCT brochures.There will be some trail closings in May due to turkey hunting season. Always check the trail conditions section of the FLTC website to see what sections may be closed, whether for hunting or other reasons. The link is http://www.fltconference.org/trail/go-hiking/trail-conditions/trail-condition-notices/ and it is updated regularly.The Club currently has 2 chainsaws with backpacks, 2 weed whackers with metal blades, a hazel hoe, pulaski axe, and roque hoe. If you need any of these items to maintain your section of the trail, let us know….we will be sure you get them.

Other items bandied about were:

Upcoming Alley CatSag Wagons for the County Hike SeriesWestern Passport ProgramNew Trail SignsNational Trails Day

Trail Stewards are encouraged to contact any of the following individuals should you have any concerns about your section, require help with maintenance, or just to say hi. In no particular order they are — Gus Phillips, Dave Potzler, Donna Flood, Frank Occhiuto, Annette Brzezicki.

Much important work was accomplished on the 9th, but it wasn’t all serious…..it was a fun meeting with lots of laughs. Join us next time.

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Trail Stewards

MAP Miles A.P. SECTION STEWARD E-MAIL PHONE

M-1 4.2 1-2 Pa. Rte.346>>>>>>>>>>>>> Wolf Run Rd. Gene Cornelius [email protected] 814-362-9928

M-1 6.3 2-4 Wolf Run Rd. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ASP 3 Dick Swank [email protected] 992-2404

M-1 5.2 4-5 A.S.P. 3 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> A.S.P. 1 FOOTHILLS TRAIL CLUB

M-1 5.80 5-8 A.S.P. 1 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Baystate Rd. Gus Phillips [email protected] 646-5034

Total .21.5

M-2 5.3 1-2 Baystate Rd. >>>> Seneca Nation Casino Dave Potzler 949-3295

M-2 3.4 3-4 Sawmill Run Rd.>>>>>>W. Bucktooth Rd. Marc Potzler [email protected] 949-7920

M-2 2.1 4-5 W. BucktoothRd . >>>East Bucktooth Rd. Jack Luzier [email protected] 945-2283

M-2 4 5-6 E. Bucktooth Rd. (4th St Ext.) >>Rte. 453 Frank Occhiuto [email protected] 651-9877

M-2 é TRAIL CLOSED é Gus Phillips [email protected] 646-5034

Total 14.8

M-3 4.4 1-3 Rte.353 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Seneca Camp Marc Potzler [email protected] 949-7920

M-3 5.2 3-6 Seneca Camp >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Rt.242 Anthony Crowley [email protected] 244-8191

M-3 2.7 6-7 Rte.242 >>>>>>>> Ellicottville/Maples Rd. Edna Northrup [email protected] 699-4686

M-3 1.6 7-8 Eville/Maples Rd ( CR-13) Poverty Hill Rd. G.Phillips/J. Burnham

M-3 2.8 8-* Poverty Hill Rd >>>>>>>>>>>> Cotter Rd. Nick Scarano [email protected] 857-0265M-3 2.6 *-11 Cotter Rd. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>Brennan Rd. Al Karney [email protected] 434-4984M-3 1.6 11-12 Brennan Rd. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Rt.240 Mary Domanski 675-9642

Total 20.9

CT-4 1.3 1-* Rte. 240>>>>>>>>>>> Cons.Tr. Junction Dave Potzler

CT-4 6.2 *-3 Cons. Trail Junction Roszyk Hill Rd. Dave Potzler [email protected] 949-3295

CT-4 1.8 3-4 Roszyk Hill Rd >>>>>>>>>Felton Hill Rd. Don Rayner [email protected] 648-2322

CT-4 3.6 4-5 Felton Hill Rd. >>>>>>>> Gooseneck Rd. Anthony Crowley [email protected] 244-8191

Total 12.9

CT-5 5.9 1-3 Gooseneck Rd.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Rte.39 Helen Fredricks [email protected] 652-0068

CT-5 " " " " Edna Northrup [email protected] 699-4686

CT-5 4.2 3-5 Rte. 39>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Genesse Rd. Sherry Schleede [email protected] 254-6527

CT-5 " " " " Joe Palermo [email protected] 254-6527

CT-5 2 5-6 Genesse Rd. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Allen Rd. Dee McCarthy [email protected] 866-1233

Total 12.1

CT-6 2 1-2 Allen Rd.>>>>>>>Matteson- Corners Rd. Blaine Boeckel 604-4095

CT-6 2.5 2-3 Matteson Corners Rd.>>Warner Gulf Rd. John Burnham [email protected] 684-6732

CT-6 1.9 3-4 Warner Gulf Rd. >>>>>>>>>>Savage Rd. Mike Schlicht [email protected] 316-4388

CT-6 2 4-5 Savage Rd.>>>>>>>>>>>>> Vermont St. Kathy Foote [email protected] 675-3989

CT-6 " " " Patti Foote [email protected] 675-3989

CT-6 1 5-* Vermont St. ->>>>>>>>>past Becker loop Annette Brzezicki [email protected] 685-2183CT-6 3.5 *-6 B4 Becker loop>>>>>>>>>Humphries Rd. Ben Petryszak 537-2121

CT-6 1.9 6-7 Humphries Rd.>>>>>>>>>>Carpenter Rd. Annette Brzezicki [email protected] 685-2183

CT-6 2.6 7-8 Carpenter Rd. >>>>>>>>>>Centerline Rd. Ben Petryszak 537-2121

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Trail Stewards (continued)

MAP Miles A.P. SECTION STEWARD E-MAIL PHONE

CT-7 4.3 2-3 Hunter’s Creek Park>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Jeanne Moog [email protected] 652-6190

CT-7 " " " Barb Mach [email protected] 585-457-9892

CT-7 3.6 3-5 Hunters Creek Rd.>>>>>>>>>>>Bear Rd. David Wittman 823-8156CT-7 3.1 5-7 Bear Rd.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Sinn Rd. Jacob Kern [email protected] 735-7302

CT-7 4.3 7-9 Sinn Rd. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Getman Rd. Kirk Doyle

Total 15.3

CT-8 2.2 1-2 Getman Rd. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>Warner Rd. Marty/Donna Ruszaj [email protected] 689-4177

CT-8 3.1 2-3 Warner Rd.>>>>>>Rte. 20, Broadway Rd. Kirk DoyleCT-8 2 3-4 Broadway Rd.>>>>>>>>>>>>Sumner Rd. Kirk Doyle [email protected] 627-4199

CT-8 1.6 4-5 Sumner Rd. >>>>>>>>>>>>Reynolds Rd.

CT-8 " "

CT-8 4.3 5-7 Reynolds Rd.>>>>>>>>Lover’s Lane Rd. Donna Flood [email protected] 759-6442

CT-8 " " " Sandy Warner [email protected] 759-6345

CT-8 5.5 7-8 Lover’s Lane Rd >>>>>>>Crittenden Rd.

CT-8 " " " "Total 18.7

TOTAL 133.6

CT-9 Crittenden Rd. >>>>>>>>>> Barnum Rd. Shari Senefelder [email protected] 694-4346

CT-10 Barnum Rd.>>>>>>>>>>>Shimerville Rd. Sandy Warner [email protected] 759-6345

CT-10,11 Shimerville Rd .>>>>>>>Niag. Falls Blvd.

CT-11 7 Niagara Falls Blvd.>>> South G. I. Bridge Connie Umland [email protected] 833-3851

CT-12 18.8 South G.I. Bridge>>>>> North G.I. Bridge Carol Kobrin

CT-12 Carol Kobrin

Landowner Relations Team Map 1

" " Map 2 Claudia Lawler [email protected] 572-8497 " " Map 3 Jeanne Moog [email protected] 652-6190

" " Map 4 Dave Potzler [email protected] 949-3295

" " Map 5 Annette Brzezicki [email protected] 685-2183

" " Map 6 Annette Brzezicki [email protected] 685-2184

" " Map 7 Jacob Kern [email protected] 735-7302

" " Map 8 Dee McCarthy [email protected] 866-1233

Trail Steward Coordinator Dave Potzler [email protected] 949-3295Trails Administrator Mike Schlicht [email protected] 316-4388

FLTC West End Coordinator Marty Howden [email protected] 585-567-8589

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FOOTHILLS TRAIL CLUB Hike Rating HIKING SCHEDULE 1 - Leisurely pace or Nature walk A - Flat or very gently rolling terrain May/Jun 2016 2 - 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: www.fingerlakestrail.org. 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 May and June. 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: www.fingerlakestrail.org

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4 - Fast pace

Sunday, May 1 10:30am 4 mi 1A Stiglmeier Park MEET: after entering the park at the entrance on Losson Road, turn right and go to the last parking lot (past the playground). Call GAYLE SYTY 691-6750 Monday, May 2 10am 3-4 mi 1A Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve MEET: in the parking lot on Honorine Drive, off of Como Park Blvd.Call ARLENE GUTHRIE 208-6319

Tuesday, May 3 10am 4 mi 1A Amherst Canalway Saunter MEET: in parking lot of Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village and Museum at Amherst, 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road. Call ELLEN GIBSON 882-3488

Tuesday, May 3 6:30pm 4 mi 2B Stiglmeier Park MEET: after entering the park at the entrance on Losson Road, turn right and go to the last parking lot (past the playground). Call CAROLYN PRATT 873-0913 or JOE CHAYA 439-0062

Wednesday Night Mini-Hike, May 4 6:30pm 4 mi 2A Ellicott Creek Trailway (formerly Amherst Bike Path) MEET: in parking lot on North Forest Road between Maple & Klein Roads.Call ANNE BEITER 835-9728

Thursday, May 5 6:15pm 5 mi 2B Chestnut Ridge Park Evening Hike MEET: in the parking lot by the casino. Call DAWN GALLAGHER 716-548-1401 Saturday, May 7 10am 11 mi 2AGenesee Valley Greenway MEET: on Hughes Street, Belfast, NY, just west of Route 19. See map at www.fogvg.org (mile marker 76 on this map). The trail path is a rail to trail that follows the old Genesee Canal which connected Rochester, NY, to Cuba, NY. We will hike past the villages of Fillmore, Houghton and Caneadea to Belfast. Bring water and sun block. Call JAKE KERN 716-735-7302 or [email protected] (946-5840 day of hike)

Sunday, May 8 9am 10.8 mi 2B Conservation Trail – Maps CT5 & CT6 MEET: in parking lot on Genesee Road. We will hike from the Holland Willows back to Genesee Road. Call NICK SCARANO 585-365-5807 if you plan on attending.No calls, no hike!



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4 - Fast pace

Tuesday, May 10 10am 2-3 mi 1A Joe Panza Trail Saunter MEET: in parking lot in front of Tops, Route 20, Alden. Call FRANK OCCHIUTO 651-9877


Wednesday Night Mini-Hike, May 11 6:30pm 3 mi 2A Amherst Canalway MEET: in rear parking lot of Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village and Museum at Amherst, Tonawanda Creek Road. Call JOE CHAYA 439-0062

Thursday, May 12 6:15pm 5 mi 2B Chestnut Ridge Park Evening Hike MEET: in the parking lot by the casino. Call DAWN GALLAGHER 716-548-1401

Saturday, May 14 Work Party Watch for a Yahoo email for the details on where trail work is going to take place.

Sunday, May 15 1:30pm 3 mi 2B Akron Falls County Park MEET: at Cummings Lodge. Call JOE CHAYA 439-0062

Monday, May 16 10am 3-4 mi 1A Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve MEET: in the parking lot on Honorine Drive, off of Como Park Blvd.Call ARLENE GUTHRIE 208-6319

Tuesday, May 17 10am 4 mi 1A Outer Harbor: Lighthouse / Times Beach / Wilkeson Point Saunter MEET: at north end of Fuhrmann Boulevard (Coast Guard Station). Park on Fuhrmann.Call ELLEN GIBSON 882-3488






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Wednesday, May 18 Work Party Watch for a Yahoo email for the details on where trail work is going to take place.

Wednesday Night Mini-Hike, May 18 6:30pm 4 mi 2A Ellicott Creek Trailway (formerly Amherst Bike Path) MEET: in parking lot on North Forest Road between Maple & Klein Roads.Call ANNE BEITER 835-9728


Saturday, May 21 10am 4 mi 1A Lehigh Memory Trail and Williamsville Farmers Market MEET: in Park & Ride lot on Main Street and Union Road in Williamsville.Call GAYLE SYTY 691-6750

Sunday, May 22 11am 3-4 mi 2B Creation Walk Nature Trail MEET: at the parking lot located on Two Rod Road, about two tenths of a mile north of the traffic signal on Bullis Road, Marilla, NY. The end of the Creation Walk will be followed by a walking tour of downtown Marilla highlighting its charisma and old time charm.Call BARB or ED OLEKSY 681-7192 or 598-0696 day of hike

Monday, May 23 6:30pmFoothills 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 DONNA FLOOD 759-6442

Tuesday, May 24 10am 4 mi 2B Knox Farm State Park Saunter MEET: in parking lot off Route 16 (Seneca Street) near Bowen Road.Call JEANNE MOOG 652-6190






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Wednesday, May 25 Work Party Watch for a Yahoo email for the details on where trail work is going to take place.

Wednesday Night Mini-Hike, May 25 6:30pm 4 mi 2A Riverwalk MEET: in parking lot across from Mississippi Mudds. Call DOLORES KENNEDY 873-7941


Saturday, May 28 8:15am 6.1mi 2B Cattaraugus County Hike Series - Half Hike (Hike #4) MEET: at parking area on Route 242 – Deveaux Brook (east of Fancy Tract Road). Carpool to Bear Creek and Rogers Road, Access 3. Hike to Route 242 parking area.Call DONNA FLOOD 759-6442 or LOIS JUSTICE 694-4226

Sunday, May 29 9am 5.5 mi 2A Clarence MEET: in parking lot of Clarence Town Park on Main Street (Route 5) in front of the clubhouse. Hike will be a combination of paved path and mostly wooded trail.Call MARIA PECENCO 716-759-2628

Tuesday, May 31 10am 4 mi 2A Ellicott Creek Park Saunter MEET: in the large, main parking lot. Enter from Niagara Falls Boulevard across from Paul’s Jewelers. Call CONNIE UMLAND 833-3851


Wednesday, Jun 1 Work Party Watch for a Yahoo email for the details on where trail work is going to take place.

Wednesday Night Mini-Hike, Jun 1 6:30pm 4 mi 2A Lancaster Heritage Trail Saunter MEET: at the end of Walter Winter Drive parking lot. Take Central Avenue to Erie Street (by Avox Inc.) to Walter Winter Drive. Call GERI CIPRICH 684-4449





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Thursday, Jun 2 6:15pm 5 mi 2B Chestnut Ridge Park Evening Hike MEET: in the parking lot by the casino. Call DAWN GALLAGHER 716-548-1401

Saturday, Jun 4 National Trails Day – Erie County Forest, Sardinia, NY MEET: in the parking lot on Genesee Road. Directions from Buffalo: take Route 219 South to Genesee Road. Turn left onto Genesee Road. In approximately 7 miles, the parking lot will be on the left. There are 2 hikes from which to choose.

9:30am hike, 5mi, 2B We will hike the Conservation Trail for 5 miles with the option to drop out after 3 miles. Be sure to bring water for the hike. Call DEE McCARTHY 716-866-1233

10:30am hike, 2.5-3mi, 2A We will walk the road through Erie County Forest. The hike is flat with a slight, gradual hill. Call JEANNE MOOG 652-6190

Following the hike, we will have a picnic lunch. We will provide hot dogs, rolls and condiments and everyone else should bring their own beverage and a dish to share. Please bring a friend.

Sunday, Jun 5 12pm 3.8 mi 2B Holland Ravines – Wegmans Passport Hike MEET: at Carpenter Road at Access 7, Map CT6. We will hike to Humphries Road and back. Please bring your Passport book and a pencil to rub the trail marker. I will have a few Passport books with me. Call KATHY FOOTE 675-3989

Monday, Jun 6 10am 3-4 mi 1A Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve MEET: in the parking lot on Honorine Drive, off of Como Park Blvd.Call ARLENE GUTHRIE 208-6319

Tuesday, Jun 7 10am 2-3 mi 2B Emery Park Saunter MEET: at southside parking lot. Call JEANNE MOOG 652-6190

Tuesday, Jun 7 6:30pm 4 mi 2B Stiglmeier Park MEET: after entering the park at the entrance on Losson Road, turn right and go to the last parking lot (past the playground). Call CAROLYN PRATT 873-0913 or JOE CHAYA 439-0062





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Wednesday, Jun 8 Work Party Watch for a Yahoo email for the details on where trail work is going to take place.

Wednesday Night Mini-Hike, Jun 8 6:30pm 3 mi 2A Amherst Canalway MEET: in rear parking lot of Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village and Museum at Amherst, Tonawanda Creek Road. Call JOE CHAYA 439-0062


Friday, Jun 10 8:15am 7.1mi 2B Cattaraugus County Hike Series - Half Hike (Hike #5) MEET: at Irish Hill Road, Map M3, Access 10. Carpool to Deveraux Bridge, Route 242 parking area, Map CT4. Call DONNA FLOOD 759-6442 or LOIS JUSTICE 694-4226

Saturday, Jun 11 8:15am 8.5mi 2B Cattaraugus County Hike Series - Half Hike (Hike #6) MEET: at unnamed dirt road at Holimont, Map M3, Access 6, off Route 242. Carpool to Irish Hill Road, Access 10. Call DONNA FLOOD 759-6442 or LOIS JUSTICE 694-4226

also Saturday, Jun 11 9am 5.5 mi 2A Clarence MEET: in parking lot of Clarence Town Park on Main Street (Route 5) in front of the clubhouse. Hike will be a combination of paved path and mostly wooded trail.Call MARIA PECENCO 716-759-2628

Saturday, Jun 12 8:15am 7.9mi 2B Cattaraugus County Hike Series - Half Hike (Hike #7) MEET: at Little Rock City picnic area, Map M3. Carpool to Holimont , Route 242, Access 6. Call DONNA FLOOD 759-6442 or LOIS JUSTICE 694-4226

Tuesday, Jun 14 10am 3-4 mi 1A Buffalo History Museum Saunter MEET: at the museum on 1 Museum Court (formerly the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society). It is located at the intersection of Elmwood Avenue and Nottingham Terrace. We will walk around the Japanese Garden and Hoyt Lake. Call DOLORES KENNEDY 873-7941





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Wednesday Night Mini-Hike, Jun 15 6:30pm 4 mi 2A Knox Farm State Park MEET: in parking lot off Route 16 (Seneca Street) near Bowen Road. Call JEANNE MOOG 652-6190


Saturday, Jun 18 10am 4 mi 2B Akron Falls County Park MEET: at Cummings Lodge. Call JOE CHAYA 439-0062

Sunday, Jun 19 10am 6 mi 1A Village of Hamburg / Eighteen Mile Creek MEET: at Union Pleasant school parking lot, Union Street, Village of Hamburg. Hike will on roadway and sidewalks. Call WENDY EDSON 512-0124 for directions or info.

Monday, Jun 20 10am 3-4 mi 1A Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve MEET: in the parking lot on Honorine Drive. Call ARLENE GUTHRIE 208-6319

Tuesday, Jun 21 10am 3 mi 1A Outer Harbor: Ship Canal Commons / Gallagher Beach Saunter MEET: in theTifft Nature Preserve parking lot. Enjoy the transformed Union Ship Canal area with its interesting historical kiosks depicting Buffalo’s industrial past.Call ELLEN GIBSON 882-3488


Wednesday Night Mini-Hike, Jun 22 6:30pm 4 mi 2A Tifft Nature Preserve MEET: in Tifft parking lot off Route 5. Call BARB MORRISEY 627-3878





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Saturday, Jun 25 Work Party Watch for a Yahoo email for the details on where trail work is going to take place. Sunday, Jun 26 9am 10.3 mi 2B Finger Lakes Trail – Map M8 MEET: at Fox Hill Road. We will hike from Isaman Hill Road to Fox Hill Road.Call NICK SCARANO 585-365-5807 if you plan on attending. No calls, no hike!

also Sunday, Jun 26 1:30pm 3 mi 2B Akron Falls County Park MEET: at Cummings Lodge. Call JOE CHAYA 439-0062

Tuesday, Jun 28 10am 4 mi 1A Ellicott Creek Trailway Saunter MEET: in parking lot off North Forest Road, just north of Maple Road, Amherst.Call ELLEN GIBSON 882-3488


Wednesday Night Mini-Hike, Jun 29 6:30pm 4 mi 2A Erie Basin Marina MEET: at the Hatch. Call DEE McCARTHY 866-1233






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If you are interested in joining Quinn Wright on the below hikes, please call 826-1939. Date Start Meet and End Mi

05/28/16 M4 Access 2 Phillips Rd

M3 Access 8 Poverty Hill Rd 12.4 Cattaraugus County Hike Series Pre-hike

05/29/16 M3 Access 8 Poverty Hill Rd

M3 Access 2 Little Rock City

Picnic Area 12.2

Cattaraugus County Hike Series Pre-hike

06/22/16 drive to Downsville

06/23/16 M29 Route 206 in Downsville

M30 Route 206 (Cat Hollow Rd.) 7.1

06/24/16 M30 Route 206 (Cat Hollow Rd.)

M30 Mary Smith Rd. 9.5

06/25/16 M33 Beaver Kill Rd. M33 Claryville 11.8

06/26/16 M27 Beales Pond Rd. M 27 CR 27 12.8

06/27/16 M 27 CR 27 M28 NY 268 13.3

06/28/16 M20 Route 41 M21 Cheningo Solon Pond Rd. 11.7

06/29/16 M21 Cheningo Solon Pond Rd.

M22 Paradise Hill Rd. 13.5

06/30/16 drive home




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