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Please note: Laurentian Chapter outings follow Adk’s covid-19 guidelines.
Thu, Feb 9: Weekly Walk, Red Sandstone Trail Roads 7:30am. We will walk the dirt access roads for approximately 2 miles, 1 hour round trip. If the roads are icy, traction devices such as micro-spikes are recommended.
Meet at the trail head parking lot located off the Back Hannawa Road (CR59) between Potsdam and Hannawa Falls. From Potsdam, at the intersection of RT 11 and Clarkson Ave
(County Route 59), drive south for 2.5 miles. The dirt access road to the northern parking lot is on the left just past Sweeney Road. A brown “trail parking” sign marks the
entrance to the parking lot. Leaders for each week will vary. Contact Marianne Hebert, chair@adklaurentian.org, 315-265-0756 for information.
Sat, Feb 11: Winter Forest Bathing Snowshoe to Lampson Falls Immerse your senses in the Winter Woods, connect deeply to nature, self and others through this guided walk with a series of invitations and small circle sharing. Level 1,
little to no elevation gain, but a short downhill and incline to the rocks across from the Falls. Approximately 1 1/4 miles RT. Limited 6, Must RSVP and have your own snowshoes.
Contact Debra Mitchell, dmitchell317@twcny.rr.com, 315-244-3082.
Sat, Feb 11: Snowshoe Catamount Mountain (South Colton) This small mountain offers a nice overlook of the Carry Falls Reservoir. Depending on conditions, we can hike or snowshoe. The first mile is a gradual climb, and then gets
pretty steep for the last ½ mile. Colton Winterfest will be in full swing, so we have the option to visit Catamount Lodge afterwards for refreshments and to see the quilt show.
3-4 miles RT, 330 ft elevation gain. Level 2, slow pace. Contact Marianne Hebert, chair@adklaurentian.org, 315-265-0756.
Thu, Feb 16: Weekly Walk, Red Sandstone Trail Roads 7:30am. We will walk the dirt access roads for approximately 2 miles, 1 hour round trip. If the roads are icy, traction devices such as micro-spikes are recommended.
Meet at the trail head parking lot located off the Back Hannawa Road (CR59) between Potsdam and Hannawa Falls. From Potsdam, at the intersection of RT 11 and Clarkson Ave
(County Route 59), drive south for 2.5 miles. The dirt access road to the northern parking lot is on the left just past Sweeney Road. A brown “trail parking” sign marks the
entrance to the parking lot. Leaders for each week will vary. Contact Marianne Hebert, chair@adklaurentian.org, 315-265-0756 for information.
More Laurentian Chapter events
All-Club Outing Calendar
listing all outings from all chapters. If our chapter isn’t going there soon, another chapter may be.
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Early Winter Higley Hike Sugar Island Snowshoe
Recent Reports

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A Challenge to Encourage Hiking With Our Children

Hikes in the St Lawrence River Valley (US & Canada)

Mission & bylaws; the Laurentian Loon

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