~ 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 the outing, subject to two essential conditions: that by joining 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. A leader is not a professional guide but merely the volunteer Cane who has invited other Canes to join the outing. To assess difficulty, read the description, not just the rating. Adverse weather may result in cancellation or postponement; check the schedule for updates.
New participants are requested to contact the leader of an outing they would like to attend to discuss their recent experience, to help assure that the outing is a good match for them, and are also 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. Prior to attending your first outing, also read the information on our Practices and Acknowledgement of Risk pages. After your first outing, advance contact of the leader is not required. However, the leader may question an attendee's preparedness and ask an unprepared or unfit attendee not to join an outing, even at the trailhead.
Misc info: Carry emergency contact information as well as your own name when on an 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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Some outing ideas for color season. Wakely Mtn Fire Tower, Giant's Nubble/Roaring Brook Falls, Crane Mtn, Lake Bonita-Lake Ann-Hudson Overlook, east & west sides of Lake George incl Black Mtn Or your own idea, and it doesn't have to be strenuous.
Scheduled outings: Canes enjoy a variety of outings. Easy-rated hikes are generally listed as ALT to allow for the choice of a more strenuous Regular outing on the same date (both types are appreciated). Bonus outings on other days are also encouraged. If you would like to volunteer to lead an outing, please contact Leo Demers, Outings Coordinator.
Thanks to all our volunteers for another successful Canes picnic at Moreau Lake on a perfect picnic day — to our fantastic picnic committee (Margie, Fran, Pete Jr and Leo), to the leaders of our morning activities (Pete & Chandra, Steve & Licia, and Barbara & Rich), to Larry for tending the grill, to the cleanup crew, and to all the Canes who came, brought dishes to share and enjoyed the day.
style="font-weight:700";>Updates: Color season is near, and we have open dates for outings. Sep 24th Mt Inez hike has been replaced by a strenuous climb of Knob Lock Mtn to take advantage of its expansive color-season views. The leader says this hike is not for everyone and a more moderate alternative is welcome.
Sep 15, 2026 Tue Bonus Stewarts Bridge Reservoir paddle Rating: Easy/Moderate Margie Litwin 518-928-0600 Email leader WX
We will paddle Stewarts Bridge Reservoir (aka Stewarts Pond) for a leisurely Bonus option. It is the impounded waters of the Sacandaga River lying between Stewarts Dam, Hadley, downstream, and the Conklingville Dam, Edinburg, upstream. Its irregular shoreline lends itself to exploring, and the launch area is a perfect place for lunch, swimming or just chilling out. The waters of the reservoir are suitable for all types of canoes and kayaks. Bald eagles have been observed in the past so bring a camera and binoculars.
Meet at Stewart’s on Rt 9N Lake Luzerne at 10:00 to depart at 10:15. The leader will not be there, but will be at the launch around 10:30. For those of you opting to go directly to the launch site, here are the directions. From Stewarts in Lake Luzerne, take Bay Rd northwest from the Stewart's intersection for 0.5 miles. Take a left on Bridge St into Hadley, where it becomes Rockwell St and then becomes North Shore Rd (CR 4). After 4.3 miles on Bridge/Rockwell/N. Shore Rd, take a left on the "Public Boat Access" road for 0.2 miles (past the official boat launch) to its end at the lake shore parking area, where we will launch our canoes and kayaks. Please contact me with any questions.
Sep 17, 2026 Regular La Chute River paddle (Ticonderoga) Rating: Easy/Moderate Steve Mackey Email leader WX
We will paddle the lower La Chute River from Bicentennial Park/Lower Falls to Lake Champlain. This is a sheltered flatwater paddle of about 2 miles each way with a slight current and no rapids. The river passes beneath historic bridges and opens into a large marsh near Fort Ticonderoga. If the lake is calm, we can continue along the shoreline for views of Fort Ticonderoga. We’ll judge the wind and waves when we get there and adjust accordingly. We'll then paddle back to the launch site. The total distance will probably be between 4 and 6 miles.
After paddling, we can take a short walk around Bicentennial Park to see the falls and some of the historical markers along the La Chute River Walk. The signs describe the river’s importance as a military and transportation corridor and its later use to power Ticonderoga’s mills. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions, though this will be my first time there.
Meet at CTL at 8:45 and leave promptly at 9:00 for the one hour drive. We’ll stop at McDonald’s at the intersection of Rts 9N & 74 in Ticonderoga at about 10:00 to use the restrooms and meet anyone coming from the north. From there, we’ll continue to the Bicentennial Park boat launch on the north shore of the La Chute, with close-by parking by the covered Kissing Bridge.
Sep 24, 2026 Regular Knob Lock Mountain hike Rating: Moderate/Difficult Gail Stauble 518-615-4205 Email leader WX
Knob Lock means a knob in a valley. In this case, the valley is in the Giant Mtn Wilderness, and the open top of the knob at 3200 feet provides an expansive 360-degree view that includes the Giant Mtn Wilderness, Great Range, and east to Lake Champlain and Vermont . The trail is an unmarked herd path through a conifer forest, soft underfoot, and runs along a lovely brook. The hike starts off, after two stream crossings, at steep pitch. The hike is strenuous, including a short and steep rock wall climb and a rock slab scramble near the peak. Distance is 3.5 miles RT with an elevation gain of 1620 feet over the 1.75 mile trail to the summit.
Meet at CTL at 8am for 8:15 departure, or the Rt 9N trailhead at 9:30ish. Carpooling is encouraged as there is no designated parking area. We will park on the eastbound shoulder of the road, opposite 2 telephone pedestals, about 1/4 mile east of the Rt 9N trailhead for Hurricane Mtn. The Knob Lock trailhead is has no sign; it is about 3.7 miles from Rt 73 near Keene or 6.3 miles west of Elizabethtown.
Oct 1, 2026 Regular Rock Lake through hike Rating: Easy/Moderate Lenore and Jack Reber L 518-859-8555, J 518-791-4707 Email leaders WX
We return to Rock Lake, which we visited two years ago, with its fine views of Blue Mountain. We will drop cars at the Rock Lake trailhead and then begin the hike about 5 minutes away at the Rock River TH. We will hike north on the Rock River Trail, hike along Rock Lake on a snowmobile trail, and return to our cars via the Rock Lake Trail. We will lunch at a small beach on the lake, which has one of the best views of Blue Mountain. Total distance is about 4 miles with slight ups and downs.
Meet at CTL at 8:15 for departure at 8:30, where we ask that someone lead the group to the Indian Lake Stewart’s (at Rts 28 & 30), where we will meet everyone at 9:30 for a short pit stop before leaving at 9:45. Please contact us with any questions.
Oct 8, 2026 No outing yet scheduled
Oct 15, 2026 No outing yet scheduled
Oct 22, 2026 No outing yet scheduled
Oct 29, 2026 No outing yet scheduled
Misc info
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.
What to bring: See the Practices page.
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, ticks, hunting season, interactive map, 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 and links to other useful info.
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.