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Crooked Canes hiking group outings are scheduled weekly throughout the year, and members enjoy spring, summer, fall and winter hikes in the Adirondacks.

Practices: 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.

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: 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. More info on haze and air quality and other useful info.

Seeking a Co-Coordinator: We are grateful that Leo Demers has volunteered to become Outings Coordinator. He is seeking a Co-Coordinator to share the responsibilities, which involve coordinating outings with leaders. This is an opportunity for a member to give something back to the Canes and assure we continue to thrive. Contact Leo to volunteer and/or ask questions.

Our beloved long-time Outings Coordinator, Peter Fedorick Sr, has succumbed and passed on, but as long as there are Crooked Canes, he and his contributions to our well-being will never be forgotten. His outgoing nature, self-reliance, vast knowledge and love of the Adirondacks, loyalty to preserving and building the Canes, and deep appreciation for every member's contributions, particulary those of the volunteers who carried on a long tradition of leading outings, made him uniquely suited for that position. He was a true friend to every Cane, and each of us cherished that friendship. Crooked Cane Pete, rest in peace.

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Scheduled outings:

Jan 8, 2026 ALT Rush Pond Hike Rating: Easy Joanne Armstrong 310-948-8221 Email leader WX

Let’s get warmed up for the winter season and work off a few cookies at nearby Rush Pond. The wooded trail is wide and fairly flat, just under 5 miles out and back with only a few hills (under 300’ total ). The half-way point is clearly marked for those that want a shorter version. Hopefully we’ll get some sunshine to sit in at Indian Point on the return for snacks/lunch. Bring spikes and snowshoes. If you have any questions, please let me know.

Meet at the Rush Pond Trailhead at 10:00 for a departure of 10:15. Rush Pond trailhead is located on the corner of West Mountain Rd & Gurney Lane, Queensbury off Northway exit 20. If you are heading north on the Northway, take Exit 20. Take a right on Rt 9 then your first right on Gurney Lane. If you're heading south on Northway, take Exit 20. Turn right on Gurney Lane. Rush Pond Trailhead will be on your left on the corner of Gurney Lane and West Mountain Rd. There is good parking.

Jan 15, 2026 Regular Cascade Mtn Hike Rating: Difficult Leo Demers 518-654-8042 Email leader Steve Mackey 518-793-6484 Email leader WX

Cascade Mtn is a classic High Peak with the trailhead right off Rte 73. It's a challenging hike with some steep sections. Cascade Mtn is considered the easiest of the High Peaks because the climb starts right at the trailhead. The challenge is well rewarded because the rocky summit features stunning 360 degree views. The weather on the 4,098 foot summit can be quite windy so face protection gear such as ski goggles and face masks may be needed. Snowshoes will be mandatory and microspikes may be needed on the summit. We will have lunch near the summit where the junction to the Cascade summit and Porter Mtn meet. Elevation gain from the trailhead is about 1,940 feet with a round trip distance of 4.8 miles. Please call us if you have any questions.

Meet at CTL at 8:15 for departure at 8:30; or the High Peaks Rest Area at 9:20; or the trailhead at 10:15. The trailhead for Cascade Mtn is 22-23 miles from Northway Exit 30. The drive takes about 30 minutes to the trailhead from Exit 30 and the trailhead is on the left.

Jan 22, 2026 Regular Wolf Pond Hike Rating: Moderate Steve Mackey 518-338-8173 Email leader WX

Wolf Pond is in North Hudson just south of the High Peaks. From the trailhead parking area we will follow the marked trail NE, first along Wolf Pond Brook, then veering away from the brook through a mixed forest on the undulating trail for about 2.4 miles before coming to the lean-to near the shore of the pond. It is anticipated that ice conditions will allow us to walk onto the pond for great views of some of the High Peaks and surrounding mountains. The total round-trip distance is about 5 miles with an elevation gain of around 600 feet, evenly spread out along the winding route. Whether spikes or snowshoes will be needed will depend on trail conditions, and we will decide at the trailhead, so bring both.

Meet at CTL at 8:30 for an 8:45 departure, or at the Schroon Lake Stewart's via exit 27 at 9:20 for a short pit stop, or the trailhead at 10:00ish. The trailhead is located about 12 miles W of Exit 29 of the Northway on the north side of Blue Ridge Road, immediately before crossing the Boreas River. Please email me with any questions.

Feb 4, 2026 ALT Honor Peter Fedorick Rating: Easy Gail Stauble 518-932-1251 Email leader WX

We have lost Peter Fedorick, our beloved leader, whose birthday would have been on Feb 8th. On Feb 4th, let's have an early lunch at the warming hut at Moreau State Park in honor of Peter and all he has done for our club. Bring your own lunch and drink, and perhaps some treats to share. There will be a fire going. After lunch, Peter would want us to carry on his love of the outdoors with a hike, ski, or snowshoe. We can all do something together, or split off into different activities. I will send out a notice of conditions prior to the date of our celebration.

Meet at the Moreau State Park main parking lot at 11:00. Plan to be at the warming hut by 11:15ish. Because parking is limited at the hut, we should walk down to the hut from the parking lot. You may need spikes if the road is icy. The warming hut is about ¼ mile from the parking lot. To get to the Park from Exit 17, head south on Rt 9, then take a right on Old Saratoga Rd. The entrance to the park will be on the right and is clearly marked. If you have any questions, please contact me.