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Footprints
Newsletter of the Adirondack Mountain
Club
Foothills Chapter
Volume 4, Issue 7 July 2014
Upcoming Events
July 9 Chapter meeting Gloversville Senior Center
July 12 Trails committee meeting
July 18-20 Northville arts and crafts show
August No meeting
Sept. 10 Chapter meeting Gloversville Senior Center
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Sounds from the Chair…by Jody Rothmeyer
I know that I have talked about this in the past but it is something that we are in desperate need of as a
Chapter.
VOLUNTEERS
We have been lucky as a Chapter to have some very
wonderful volunteers from the Chair positions to the trip
leaders. We have had some folks partake in manning a
booth at past events like the Fine Arts and Woodworking
Show in Northville and the Adirondack Outdoorsman Show
held in January in Johnstown. We even had a booth at the
National Trails Day even in Caroga Lake. Let’s not forget to
mention all of the people that volunteered to lead trips that
day as well. We have so many wonderful folks in our
Chapter that have stepped up to make our Chapter what it is.
What is need though is for others to step forward and
consider stepping in. It is important to have an abundance
of volunteers to keep this Chapter healthy.
So, this plea is for all of the folks that have wanted to
volunteer but haven’t taken that step yet for whatever
reason. The one’s that have taken an active part in our
Chapter are willing to assist anyone that would like to
Volunteer.
So, please if you want to help in keeping this Chapter healthy
and happy, contact one of our active volunteers to see how
you can help. There are many volunteer opportunities out
there. Just ask.
Thank you.
Happy Hiking and be safe.
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July 14, 2014: Hike/Walk at Landis Arboretum in Esperance, NY. This is a continuation of the presentation to Foothills-ADK regarding Old Growth
Forests and Champion trees. Explanations and observations will be provided by Fred Breglia, Executive Director of Landis Arboretum. For start time,
and possible carpooling contact Co-leaders, Fred Breglia and Michael Divak ([email protected]) This is an ADK outing in a contained private park and is rated easy. If you signed up, you know who you
are.
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Crane Mountain
Thurs. June 12, 2014
Leader; Kathy Miles
Participants; Arlo Klinetob, Thora Blackwood, Cherie Watson, Trisa Bills, Traci Voorhees,
Tara Stanton, John Ahern, Scott Smith
We had to negotiate around a tree that had fallen across the Bleecker/Benson Road, had
to use evasive measures to avoid collision with a deer on the same road, lost the last car in the caravan on the way to the trailhead when they had to stop to relieve symptoms of
motion sickness of one rider, finally all gathered at the trailhead, not too far along the trail we mistakenly took a renegade path and had to work to re-find the trail, hiking through light or heavy rain for the entire day the ascent was laborious and tricky, the
descent was treacherous, there were no views to be had due to fog and mist, the wind on the summit was enough to knock over a small child or Thora, we stopped to administer
first aid to a young woman who had cut her foot because she thought it was smart to hike in flip-flops then barefooted, we never saw a glimpse of sunlight. We had a blast.
Really.
……Tracking the Foothillers……
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Through hike of NP trail, Godfrey Rd. to Benson Rd.
Leaders; Diana Niland (NP Chapter) Kathy Miles (Foothills Chapter)
Participants; Arlo Klinetob, Trisa Bills, Al Morse, Tom Folts, John Ahern,
Dave Nilsen
We started at the parking area on Godfrey Rd. getting the road-walk over with at
the beginning of our day. Just past the gate on the road we found a patch of several Jack-in-the-Pulpits. At the end of the old road we were able to rock hop
across the North Branch of West Stony Creek. Once across we picked up the new section of the NP trail. Being a new trail the trail bed is soft, not yet having
suffered erosion. There are several new bridges along the trail. We found the trail to be pretty dry. We also found that because the trail bed hasn’t had much traffic
it is obscure in places and a few more markers would be helpful for staying on the trail. We lunched at the bridge over Grant Lake outlet. During lunch each
participant talked about the wildlife scenario that he/she longs to see in the Adirondacks . On our way out none of those scenarios played out, but we did see
a very small garter snake. We clocked 8.8 miles but more than a mile of that is the old Godfrey Rd. that we used to access the new section.
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Outings Schedule April 2014
Irishtown Trail Maintenance
Wednesday, July 2, 2014 Leader(s): Gail Livingston
Rated: B
Information: This will be our second
work day on this trail. There will be side cutting and blow-down removal
as well as the placing of additional trail markers. We will enter from
Irishtown end and work towards Little
Sherman Pond. This should be about a 6 to 6 and a half mile round trip,
returning to Irishtown, since we cleared a good section from the Stony
Pond end last time. If there is interest we could camp overnight at Big
Sherman Pond from Tues. to Wed., or Wed. to Thurs. This is a beautiful trail
with a stream, waterfall, ponds, and probably musical accompaniment by
loons. Tools will be provided. Contact Leader(s) to sign-up: Gail
Livingston ([email protected] or 725-
6202)
Severence Hill Night hike
Friday, July 4, 2014 Leader(s): Jody Rothmeyer Rated: C+ 2.4 RT
Information: This hike is a popular hike to the top of Severence Hill in
Schroon Lake. It is a semi steep hill with a small rock scramble at the end
to reach the top. From the top you are able to see all of Schroon Lake as
well as another view of Paradox lake. We will be going up in the evening to
see the fireworks in Schroon Lake. We will be coming down in the dark
so bring your head lamps and flash lights. This trip is approx. 2 mile
round trip. Contact Leader(s) to sign-
up: Jody Rothmeyer ([email protected]) or 518-224-
1576.
Belfry Mountain Sunday, July 6, 2014 Leader(s): Jody
Rothmeyer Rated: C .8 RT At 1840 feet, Belfry Mountain is
small, however the views are truly
amazing. The trail is a service road for the communication towers that
are on the mountain. A short 0.35 mile hike along the gravel road with
an overall elevation gain of 137 feet is this easy hike. Not a misprint, 137
foot elevation gain for this hike (although the DEC sign says its 120
feet gain). There is no other hike in the Adirondacks that gives so much
for such little effort. . Contact Leader(s) to sign-up: Jody Rothmeyer
([email protected]) or 518-224-1576.
Pharaoh Lake from Pharaoh rd
Sunday, July 13, 2014 Leader(s):
Jody Rothmeyer: C+ 7.2 RT This is the most popular trail into the
Pharaoh Lake Wilderness from the south. This trail takes you directly to
the south end of Pharaoh Lake and giving you access to other sections of
the wilderness. Contact Leader(s) to
sign-up: Jody Rothmeyer ([email protected]) or 518-224-
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Bennington, Vermont 10K Walk (6.2 miles)
Wednesday, July 16, 2014 Leader(s): Gail Livingston
Rated: C Information: This is a walk with
information provided by the Volksporters Walking Club.
Bennington is one of Vermont's oldest and most historic towns. The walk
takes you past the Old First Church burial ground where the poet Robert
Frost is buried as well as soldiers from both sides of the Battle of
Bennington, the Bennington
Monument, the Bennington Museum and the Bennington Pottery Shop. We
will spend time at each of these sites and eat lunch in one of the
restaurants along the way. Contact Leader(s) to sign-up: Gail
Livingston ([email protected] or 725-
6202)
Fawn Lake, Speculator Area, Day Picnic and Swimming
Sunday, July 20, 2014 Leader(s): Paul Kalac
Rated: C Information: Have you ever wanted
to take your family for a swim in a backcountry Adirondack lake? Fawn
Lake near Speculator is one of the finest swimming lakes in the whole
Adirondack Park. Why? Imagine a nice sandy beach sloping very, very
gradually, crystal clear water over
clean sand, as you wade out however far you like. There is also good
smallmouth bass fishing among the reeds and rushes to both sides of the
sandy swimming area. The trail to
Fawn Lake, a wilderness lake with NO
development, is short, around a ½ mile, so packing in a picnic basket
and a fishing rod is no trouble. The enthusiast outdoors person can carry
in a canoe via a shorter ¼ mile path to the lake, and then paddle to the
swimming beach. Wheeled canoe carriers are not recommended as
both trails to the lake are pretty bumpy, but yes it can be done. I’ve
found it better to carry an ultralight canoe. Pack a picnic lunch with some
great treats and drinks, don’t forget
the kids, and join us for a day of swimming, sun and fishing. This trip
will be dependent on warm sunny weather for comfortable swimming.
Contact Leader(s) to sign-up: Paul Kalac ([email protected] or 725-
1414)
Glasgow Mills/Hillabrandt Lake & Vly
Saturday, July 26, 2014 Leader(s): Jody Rothmeyer: C 6.6
RT HIDDEN VLY. E of East Stoner Lake
(1.2 miles from Rt.10). In the Shaker
Mtn WF. Old logging road has a rope tied across it at start - no trail
markers but easy to follow the 2 miles to Hidden Vly. A shallow lovely
lake dammed by beaver. This hike also takes us past the old mill historic
site. Contact Leader(s) to sign-up: Jody Rothmeyer
([email protected]) or 518-224-1576
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West Branch Sacandaga River, Shaker Place Area, Day
Picnic Sunday, July 27, 2014
Leader(s): Paul Kalac Rated: C
Information: Have you ever wanted to take your family for a short canoe
paddle to a nice backcountry Adirondack campsite. Here is a great
picnic destination on the West Branch of the Sacandaga River off Rte 10
near Shaker Place. This trip requires watercraft to get to. We’ll do an hour-
long paddle upstream on the river to
a secluded campsite, roast hotdogs and hamburgers over a fire in a stone
firering, and chill. Pack a picnic lunch with some great treats and drinks,
don’t forget the kids, and join us for a day of paddling, sun and roasting.
This trip will be dependent on warm sunny weather for a comfortable,
relaxing day. Contact Leader(s) to sign-up: Paul
Kalac ([email protected] or 725-1414)
Cascade Mt. & Porter Mt.
Saturday, August 2, 2014 Leader(s): Jody Rothmeyer: B 6.2
RT
It is one of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks (36th) and is located in the
Adirondack Park. Its name comes from a series of waterfalls on a brook
near the mountain's base. Once on the summit, we will take a side trip to
Porter Mt. where there are wide views available from the summit,
particularly of the Johns Brook Valley to the east (which Porter blocks from
Cascade); it is often less crowded
than Cascade. Contact Leader(s) to sign-up: Jody
Rothmeyer ([email protected]) or 518-224-1576
Nine Corner Lake, Pine Lake
Area, Day Picnic, Swimming Sunday, August 3, 2014
Leader(s): Paul Kalac Rated: C
Information: Have you ever wanted to take your family for a swim in a
backcountry Adirondack lake? Let’s
check out this popular hotspot for swimming in the southern
Adirondacks. Nine Corner Lake is a premier swimming lake, and while
visiting we can check on the condition of its campsites in regard to
cleanliness. Pack a picnic lunch with some great treats and drinks, don’t
forget the kids, and join us for a day in the sun, maybe fishing, maybe
swimming, definitely snacks. This trip will be dependent on warm sunny
weather for comfortable picnicking and such.
Contact Leader(s) to sign-up: Paul
Kalac ([email protected] or 725-1414)
Chase Lake over night trip
Saturday & Sunday, August 9-10, 2014 Leader(s): Jody Rothmeyer: C
2.5 OW Information: Lots of twists and turns and
stream crossings. A nice hike close to home. Lean-to on the lake. Ups and downs but no major elevation. Contact
Leader(s) to sign-up: Jody Rothmeyer ([email protected]) or 518-224-
1576
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Fawn Lake, Speculator Area, Day Picnic and Swimming
Sunday, August 10, 2014 Leader(s): Paul Kalac
Rated: C Information: Have you ever wanted to
take your family for a swim in a backcountry Adirondack lake? Fawn Lake near Speculator is one of the finest
swimming lakes in the whole Adirondack Park. Why? Imagine a nice sandy beach
sloping very, very gradually, crystal clear water over clean sand, as you wade out however far you like. There is also good
smallmouth bass fishing among the reeds and rushes to both sides of the sandy
swimming area. The trail to Fawn Lake, a wilderness lake with NO development, is short, around a ½ mile, so packing in a
picnic basket and a fishing rod is no trouble. The enthusiast outdoors person
can carry in a canoe via a shorter ¼ mile path to the lake, and then paddle to the
swimming beach. Wheeled canoe carriers are not recommended as both trails to
the lake are pretty bumpy, but yes it can be done. I’ve found it better to carry an
ultralight canoe. Pack a picnic lunch with some great treats and drinks, don’t forget the kids, and join us for a day of
swimming, sun and fishing. This trip will be dependent on warm sunny weather
for comfortable swimming. Contact Leader(s) to sign-up: Paul Kalac ([email protected] or 725-1414)
West Branch Sacandaga
River, Shaker Place Area, Day Picnic
Sunday, August 17, 2014 Leader(s): Paul Kalac
Rated: C Information: Have you ever wanted
to take your family for a short canoe paddle to a nice backcountry
Adirondack campsite. Here is a great
picnic destination on the West Branch of the Sacandaga River off Rte 10
near Shaker Place. This trip requires watercraft to get to. We’ll do an hour-
long paddle upstream on the river to a secluded campsite, roast hotdogs
and hamburgers over a fire in a stone firering, and chill. Pack a picnic lunch
with some great treats and drinks, don’t forget the kids, and join us for a
day of paddling, sun and roasting. This trip will be dependent on warm
sunny weather for a comfortable,
relaxing day. Contact Leader(s) to sign-up: Paul
Kalac ([email protected] or 725-1414)
Nine Corner Lake, Pine Lake
Area, Day Picnic, Swimming Sunday, August 24, 2014
Leader(s): Paul Kalac Rated: C Information: Have you ever wanted to take your family for a swim in a
backcountry Adirondack lake? Let’s check out this popular hotspot for swimming in the southern Adirondacks. Nine Corner
Lake is a premier swimming lake, and while visiting we can check on the
condition of its campsites in regard to cleanliness. Pack a picnic lunch with
some great treats and drinks, don’t forget the kids, and join us for a day in the sun, maybe fishing, maybe
swimming, definitely snacks. This trip will be dependent on warm sunny weather
for comfortable picnicking and such. Contact Leader(s) to sign-up: Paul Kalac ([email protected] or 725-1414)
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Trip Ratings
HIKERS RATING
EFFORT LEVEL
ELEVATION GAIN (FEET)
MILES TIME (HOURS)
A+ VERY STRENUOUS
4,000+ 10+ 10+
A STRENUOUS 3,000+ 5-10 8-10
B+ MODERATELY STRENUOUS
2,000+ 5-10 6-8
B MODERATE 1,000+ 8-10 5-7
C+ FAIRLY EASY 1,000+ 5-8 4-6
C EASY UNDER 1,000
UNDER 5
UNDER 5
These are general guidelines. Not all trips will fit exactly into one of these categories. Address questions to outing leader.
Wanted: Trips/Trip Leaders Wanted The outings program of ADK Chapters
is a principal means by which members and their guests learn
about, enjoy and become proficient in outdoor recreational activities. Our chapter has 29 trip leaders and has
about 4-5 trips per month. If anyone has any ideas or suggestions for trips please let me know. There may be a trip leader who would be able to do
it. If anyone who is not a trip leader is interested in becoming a trip leader,
please contact Scott Hammons at: [email protected] or
518-774-5050.
New Member Information:
Newsletters are sent via email to all members with an email on file. If you are not receiving the newsletter through email, or if you know someone who isn’t, please send a current, legable email address to Jody Rothmeyer at [email protected]. If you are unable to open a PDF attachment, the newsletter is available through the ADK website (adk.org) by following the links for Chapters, Foothills, and then newsletter. A hard copy of the newsletter is mailed every other month (next mailing is July) to all members who have requested a hard copy as well as to those members without an email on file. If any new members would like a hard copy sent, please send request to [email protected].
Monthly meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7pm at the Gloversville Senior Citizen Center, 53 Church St., Gloversville, NY.
A 50-50 raffle is held at each monthly meeting to support refreshments, equipment purchases, and a general use fund as applicable.
Committee membership: New members are encouraged to become active members of the Foothills Chapter by participating on one of the various committees . Please contact anyone from the executive committee if you would like to participate .
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Foothills Membership, 2014
A Hearty Welcome to New Members:
Last Month’s Rejoining Members: Last Month’s Renewing Members:
Foothills Membership:
148 and growing
Foothills total chapter share for the month of Apr: $191.10
The Chapter is
looking for someone
to take over the
newsletter.If you
are interested please
contact jody
Rothmeyer at
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Foothills-ADK Chapter Adirondack Club Executive Committee: Chairperson: Jody Rothmeyer [email protected] 224-1576
Vice-Chairperson: Arlo Klinetob [email protected] Board Director: Walt Lane [email protected] Membership: Barbette Rothmeyer [email protected] Treasurer: Jean Griffin [email protected] 835-4022 Secretary: Karen Burke [email protected] Outings Chair: Scott Hammons [email protected] 518-774-1626 Education Chair: Michael Divak [email protected] Conservation Co-Chairs: Shawn Neese [email protected] Brenda Hammons [email protected] Newsletter: Chapter Photographer: Greg Maklae [email protected]
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NO MEETING
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(The following is a schedule of trips that are being offered throughout the summer as well as some of the scheduled events for the club. If you would like to add to this list by offering a trip, or other information, feel free to contact me. If it is a trip that you are offering, the information must first go through Scott Hammons first to be approved.)
JULY
4 Severence Hill night (hike)
6 Belfrey Mtn fire tower (hike) (Schroon Lake area)
12 Trails Committee meeting
13 Pharaoh Lake (Schroon Lake area) (hike)
18-20 Northville Arts & Crafts show (booth, volunteers needed)
26 Glasgow Mill/Hillabrant Lake (hike)
AUGUST
2 Cascade & Porter Mt. (hike)
3 Nine Corner Lake, Pine Lake Area, Day Picnic, Swimming
9-10 Chase Lake (overnight hike)
10 Fawn Lake, Speculator Area, Day Picnic and Swimming 17 West Branch Sacandaga River, Shaker Place Area, Day Picnic
17 Goose Pond (Schroon Lake area) (hike)
23 New Section of the NPT (thru hike)
24 Nine Corner Lake, Pine Lake Area, Day Picnic, Swimming
31 Buck Mt. (Lake George) (hike)
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SEPTEMBER
4-7 Fall NPT Trail Maintenance (hike)
14 Mount Gilligan and Split Rock Falls (hike & swim)
20-21 Murphy Lake (overnight hike)
26-28 Ragnar race (volunteers needed)
28 Belfry Mtn. fire tower (Schroon Lake area) (hike)
OCTOBER
12 Severence Hill (hike) (Schroon Lake area)
18 Falls Trails Day
19 Trails Committee meeting