~ Current Schedule ~
How scheduling works:
One of the Canes, who will be the "leader" of the outing, decides he or she will hike or paddle or bike or ski and works with our Outings Coordinator to describe the outing, which then is posted on this web page. The posting constitutes an invitation to other Canes to join in the outing, subject to two essential conditions: that by joining in the outing a participant represents he or she is physically fit for the particular outing and accepts all risks inherent in the outing activities including risk of injury. New participants are requested to fill out an Acknowledgement of Risk Agreement and submit it to the outing's leader but accepts all risks whether this Agreement is submitted or not. A leader is not a professional guide but merely the volunteer Cane who has invited other Canes to join in the outing. Adverse weather may result in cancellation or postponement; check the schedule for updates.
Practices and traditions: Our traditions go back 45 years. Advance signup is not required. However, prior to attending your first outing, read the information on our Practices and Acknowledgement of Risk pages. Download and sign the Acknowledgement of Risk Agreement form and submit it to the leader of your first Canes outing. At the end of this Schedule is information that may be useful regarding meeting places, outing types, difficulty and useful links.
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Scheduled outings: Canes enjoy a variety of outings. Easy-rated hikes are generally listed as ALT to allow for a more strenuous Regular outing on the same date. Bonus outings on other days are also encouraged. If you would like to volunteer to lead an outing please contact Leo Demers, Outings Coordinator.
Jun 4, 2026 Regular Iron Mtn Hike (Giant Mtn Wilderness) Rating: Moderate/Difficult Steve Mackey Email leader WX
A new hike for the Canes. Iron Mtn offers expansive views of surrounding and distant mountains, the Boquet Valley, Lake Champlain and Vermont. Work to build a trail was started but not finished, so it's unmarked except by ribbons that flag much of the route and should be fairly easy to follow. The climb is mostly steep, through a beautiful, mature forest. The round trip distance is estimated at 4.1 miles, and elevation gain is about 1,840 feet. It's black fly season, so bring appropriate countermeasures, just in case. Contact me if you have a question.
Meet at CTL at 8:00 AM for an 8:15 departure, or at the trailhead on Rt 9 in New Russia at 9:30-ish. The trailhead is at a pulloff on the W side of Rt 9, about 9.5 miles north of Northway exit 30, or 2.6 miles south of Water St/River St, Elizabethtown.
Jun 11, 2026 No outing yet scheduled
Jun 18, 2026 No outing yet scheduled
Jun 25, 2026 No outing yet scheduled
Jul 2, 2026 No outing yet scheduled
Jul 9, 2026 No outing yet scheduled
Jul 16, 2026 No outing yet scheduled
Jul 23, 2026 No outing yet scheduled
Jul 30, 2026 No outing yet scheduled
Meeting place: Carol Thomas Lane "CTL" unless specified otherwise in the outing description. More info on CTL, meeting places and times.
Outing types: Outing types are listed as Regular, Alternate (ALT) or Bonus. More info on outing types.
Difficulty: Outing difficulty ratings are shown as "Easy," "Moderate," "Difficult", or a hybrid. These are subjective ratings, and even an "Easy" outing will require attendees to be fit and aware of their physical limitations. More details about difficulty are typically shown in the outing description. Distance and elevation gain shown are generally derived from GPS readings, which are approximate. More info about ratings.
Lead an outing: If you would like to volunteer to lead an outing, please contact an Outings Coordinator. Here's a more detailed information guide. The earlier you respond, the more time your fellow Canes will have to plan to attend your outing.
Air quality and other info: Wild fires in Canada and the western US can cause hazy skies and may also affect ground-level air quality. Check regional air quality for today. Links to other useful info including an interactive map.
Seeking a Co-Coordinator: Leo Demers, our Outings Coordinator, is seeking a Co-Coordinator to share the responsibilities, which involve coordinating outings with leaders. This is an opportunity for a Cane to give something back to the Crooked Canes and assure we continue to thrive. Contact Leo to volunteer and/or ask questions.