Events

Vice-Chair, Outings
Holly Woodworth
hswoodworth@gmail.com

Please note: Laurentian Chapter outings follow Adk’s covid-19 guidelines.

The public is invited on all trips unless otherwise indicated.

Please contact trip leaders before the trip:

• to check for last-minute changes, and
• so the leaders can estimate how many people will be participating.

Additional opportunities can be found on the ADK All-Club Outing Calendar
listing all outings from all chapters. If our chapter isn’t going there soon,
another chapter may be.

Want to lead an outing? Contact Holly Woodworth, hswoodworth@gmail.com.

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Thu, Mar 23: 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.

Thu, Mar 30: 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.

Thu, Apr 6: Weekly Walk, Clarkson Munter Trail 7:30am. We will walk the roads for approximately 2 miles, 1 hour round trip. Meet near the parking lot by Stewarts Gas Station (26 Maple Street, Potsdam). Leaders for each week will vary. Contact Marianne Hebert, chair@adklaurentian.org, 315-265-0756 for information.

Sat, Apr 8: Spring Waterfall Hike We will do a series of short hikes to see and photograph waterfalls during the spring flood along the South Branch of the Grasse River along the Tooley Pond road. We will do a total of about 3 miles hiking in short bursts. Please bring your parents, their grandkids, leashed dogs, your camera and your best smile. Contact Blair Madore at 315-261-0751 or madorebf@potsdam.edu. Level 2.

Thu, Apr 13: Weekly Walk, Clarkson Munter Trail 7:30am. We will walk the roads for approximately 2 miles, 1 hour round trip. Meet near the parking lot by Stewarts Gas Station (26 Maple Street, Potsdam). Leaders for each week will vary. Contact Marianne Hebert, chair@adklaurentian.org, 315-265-0756 for information.

Sat, Apr 15: Trail Work on Red Sandstone Trail Projects will vary depending on weather and participants but may include brush cutting, posting trail signs, installing posts, building bridges, bench cutting, and rock moving. Please bring gloves, water and bug spray. Contact Blair Madore at 315-261-0751 or madorebf@potsdam.edu. Level 2.

Thu, Apr 20: Weekly Walk, Clarkson Munter Trail 7:30am. We will walk the roads for approximately 2 miles, 1 hour round trip. Meet near the parking lot by Stewarts Gas Station (26 Maple Street, Potsdam). Leaders for each week will vary. Contact Marianne Hebert, chair@adklaurentian.org, 315-265-0756 for information.

Sat, Apr 22: Spring Road Walk, Cemetery Rd, S Colton This is an easy walk to an old cemetery and a beach overlooking Blake reservoir. Option to explore a side trail to the reservoir. 2 miles RT, or 3-4 if we explore the side trail. No elevation gain. Level 1 or 2. Fairly easy. Contact Marianne Hebert, chair@adklaurentian.org, 315-265-0756 for information.

Thu, Apr 27: Weekly Walk, Clarkson Munter Trail 7:30am. We will walk the roads for approximately 2 miles, 1 hour round trip. Meet near the parking lot by Stewarts Gas Station (26 Maple Street, Potsdam). Leaders for each week will vary. Contact Marianne Hebert, chair@adklaurentian.org, 315-265-0756 for information.

Sat, Apr 29: Hiking from Skycroft to Chaffey's Lock, Ontario About 1.5 hours from the Ogdensburg Bridge. Follows a stretch of the Rideau Trail and a stretch of the Cataraqui rail trail. 7 miles RT, no change in elevation, easy to moderate, Level 2-3. Features a historic resort hotel property and a Rideau Canal lockstation. Contact John Barron, 613-828-2296 or johnbarron@sympatico.ca.

Sun, Apr 30: Orebed Creek SF Wildflower Walk We will walk uphill on the road and bushwhack back down along Orebed Creek, admiring the carpets of wildflowers and spring birdsong en route. About 3 miles, fairly easy. Contact David Katz, secretary@adklaurentian.org, 315-386-4393.

Thu, May 4: Weekly Walk, Bayside Cemetery 7:30am. We will walk the roads for approximately 2 miles,, 1 hour round trip. Meet at the entrance to Bayside Cemetery (730 CR59 “Back Hannawa Road”). Leaders for each week will vary. Contact Marianne Hebert, chair@adklaurentian.org, 315-265-0756 for information.

Sat, May 6: Spring Road Walk, Alamogin Rd, Lonesome Bay SF This is an out and back walk along a tree-lined dirt road with some sunny spots to warm us if the day is chilly. We will see interesting rock formations along the way and there should be a stunning variety of native wildflowers. 4 miles RT, elevation gain less than 100 feet, a few rolling hills. Level 2, Fairly easy. Contact Marianne Hebert, chair@adklaurentian.org, 315-265-0756.

Sun, May 7: Harper Falls Wildflower Walk We will enjoy the wildflowers in Downerville State Forest and Grass River Wild Forest along the North Branch Grass River from Downerville to Harper’s Falls, approx. 4 miles roundtrip, fairly easy. We will pause for snacks at Harper’s Falls. Contact David Katz, secretary@adklaurentian.org, 315-386-4393.

Thu, May 11: Weekly Walk, Bayside Cemetery 7:30am. We will walk the roads for approximately 2 miles,, 1 hour round trip. Meet at the entrance to Bayside Cemetery (730 CR59 “Back Hannawa Road”). Leaders for each week will vary. Contact Marianne Hebert, chair@adklaurentian.org, 315-265-0756 for information.

Sat, May 13: Trail Work on the Red Sandstone Trail Projects will vary depending on weather and participants but may include brush cutting, posting trail signs, installing posts, building bridges, bench cutting, and rock moving. Please bring gloves, water and bug spray. Contact Blair Madore at 315-261-0751 or madorebf@potsdam.edu. Level 2.

Thu, May 18: Weekly Walk, Bayside Cemetery 7:30am. We will walk the roads for approximately 2 miles,, 1 hour round trip. Meet at the entrance to Bayside Cemetery (730 CR59 “Back Hannawa Road”). Leaders for each week will vary. Contact Marianne Hebert, chair@adklaurentian.org, 315-265-0756 for information.

Sun, May 21: Grass River Hike We’ll start where the Grass River crosses Rt. 3 near Cranberry Lake and follow the abandoned Grass River RR right-of-way. It’s about 4 mi RT, level walk, with a few spots to view the river. We may walk a little farther, if there’s interest. This is a joint trip with the North Woods Chapter. North Woods and Laurentian chapter members only. Contact omohunjt@northnet.org or 315-244-9131.

Thu, May 25: Weekly Walk, Bayside Cemetery 7:30am. We will walk the roads for approximately 2 miles,, 1 hour round trip. Meet at the entrance to Bayside Cemetery (730 CR59 “Back Hannawa Road”). Leaders for each week will vary. Contact Marianne Hebert, chair@adklaurentian.org, 315-265-0756 for information.

Thu, Jun 1: Weekly Walk, Clarkson Munter Trails 6:00pm. We will walk the roads for approximately 2 miles, 1 hour round trip. Meet near the parking lot by Stewarts Gas Station (26 Maple Street, Potsdam). Leaders for each week will vary. Contact Marianne Hebert, chair@adklaurentian.org, 315-265-0756 for information.

Sat, Jun 3: Explore Massawepie Trails We will transverse an esker, visit the bog overlook, see some old trees and find the source of the Grasse River. Option to extend the hike to Pine Pond. These are lovely woods with a variety of water features and views. Approximately 4-5 miles, 250ft elevation gain. Level 2, Fairly easy. Contact Marianne Hebert, chair@adklaurentian.org, 315-265-0756.

Thu, Jun 8: Weekly Walk, Clarkson Munter Trails 6:00pm. We will walk the roads for approximately 2 miles, 1 hour round trip. Meet near the parking lot by Stewarts Gas Station (26 Maple Street, Potsdam). Leaders for each week will vary. Contact Marianne Hebert, chair@adklaurentian.org, 315-265-0756 for information.

Sun, Jun 11 - Fri, Jun 16: ADK Cycle Outing This club-wide outing will be based out of Wadham’s Hall near Ogdensburg this year. It will be led by Tom Ortmeyer and Greg Smith. Visit adk.org/adk-cycle-outing-2023/ for information and outing registration.

Tue, Jun 13: Paddle Wanakena to Cranberry Lake We will take a leisurely paddle up the river from Wanakena to a lunch spot on the Dead Creek Flow arm of the Lake. The trip is about 6.5 miles round trip. Participants must wear a PFD. Contact Holly & Neil Woodworth, hswoodworth@gmail.com, 315-848-2953.

Thu, Jun 15: Weekly Walk, Clarkson Munter Trails 6:00pm. We will walk the roads for approximately 2 miles, 1 hour round trip. Meet near the parking lot by Stewarts Gas Station (26 Maple Street, Potsdam). Leaders for each week will vary. Contact Marianne Hebert, chair@adklaurentian.org, 315-265-0756 for information.

Thu, Jun 22: Weekly Walk, Clarkson Munter Trails 6:00pm. We will walk the roads for approximately 2 miles, 1 hour round trip. Meet near the parking lot by Stewarts Gas Station (26 Maple Street, Potsdam). Leaders for each week will vary. Contact Marianne Hebert, chair@adklaurentian.org, 315-265-0756 for information.

Sat, Jun 24: Bear Mountain To help those working on the Loony Loop challenge, we’ll hike Bear Mountain for stupendous views of Cranberry Lake and the wilderness beyond. The trail is 3.8 miles long and steep in some places, with a total elevation gain of about 670ft. It is suitable for kids who are reasonably fit, so families are most welcome to join us. Contact Blair Madore at 315-261-0751 or madorebf@potsdam.edu. Level 3.

Thu, Jun 29: Weekly Walk, Clarkson Munter Trails 6:00pm. We will walk the roads for approximately 2 miles, 1 hour round trip. Meet near the parking lot by Stewarts Gas Station (26 Maple Street, Potsdam). Leaders for each week will vary. Contact Marianne Hebert, chair@adklaurentian.org, 315-265-0756 for information.