~ 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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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.
Updates: It's color season! ALT & Bonus outings await volunteer leaders.
Oct 22, 2026 Regular Giant's Nubble/Roaring Brook Falls hike Rating: Moderate/Difficult Steve Mackey Email leader WX
Giant's Nubble is a rocky knob off the Ridge Trail to Giant Mtn, providing a close-up view of Giant to the north and expansive views of the High Peaks to the south and west. This is a thru hike of about 4 miles beginning at the Ridge Trail trailhead near Chapel Pond on Rt 73 and ending at the Roaring Brook trailhead. The ascent to the summit of the Nubble is steep in places. Panoramic views from the summit encourage lingering and a leisurely lunch. Total gain on the 1.6-mile ascent is around 1350 feet, and loss on the 2.4-mile descent to the Roaring Brook TH is around 1600 feet. We will have the opportunity to explore the area below Roaring Brook Falls at the end of the hike, adding about 0.5 miles and little gain. This hike was a favorite of Peter Fedorick, who led it many times.
Meet at CTL at 8:00 for 8:15 departure, or at the Northway High Peaks Welcome Center, north of exit 29, at 9:05, or Giant Mtn Trailhead parking on Rt 73 (limited), 6.0 mi north of exit 30, at 9:30ish. Carpooling from CTL is highly recommended. Please contact me with any questions including info on parking and returning to your car after the hike should you drive your own car rather than carpooling from CTL.
Oct 24, 2026 Sat Special Celebration of Life of Peter Fedorick Moreau State Park Warming Hut Time: 12pm to 2pm WX
Please join us as we gather to celebrate the life and memory of our beloved friend, fellow Cane and longtime outings coordinator, Peter Fedorick. We’ll come together to share stories, remember the good times, and celebrate the life he lived and the people he touched. If you’d like, please bring a covered dish to share and, most importantly, some good memories of Peter.
Meet at the Moreau Warming Hut at noon. Directions: Moreau Lake State Park is located just off Exit 17 of the Adirondack Northway – at 605 Old Saratoga Road. The entrance kiosk is not staffed in the fall, so there is no need to stop. Because of limited parking at the Warming Hut, park in the large lot by the entrance and walk 0.25 mi down the hill to the Warming Hut on the left. For questions, contact Margie Litwin Email Margie or Pete Fedorick, Jr Email Pete.
Oct 29, 2026 Regular Lake Champlain South Bay Halloween hikes Rating: Moderate Tim and Mary Ward Email Mary Email Tim WX
We are offering a choice of two hikes in the Whitehall area. Whitehall has quite the storied past, now we're left with Bigfoot fantasies, abandoned houses, and of course ghosts of various forms. Near our house there are trails to Death Rock and Devil's Den. It's about time the Canes were thoroughly acquainted with what lurks just over the hill from the village. Some of us who dare will be escorted by us through some of West Mountain's lonely, surprisingly lovely areas.
Mary will lead a climb up Death Rock Mtn. Elevation gain about 600 ft, RT distance about 2 1/2 miles. Some parts of the trail are steep but not dangerous. Tim will lead a traverse of West Mtn which will include with nature's help several waterfalls and panoramic views. We'll hike on the State trail to Devil's Den and return on a woods road past what's left of an abandoned extinct farm. The elevation gain is about 700 ft in about 5 miles. After both hikes we'll eat our lunches at our place, after which we can take a stroll through our lands.
Meet at CTL at 8:15 for 8:30 departure, where we ask that someone lead the group to the Whitehall Stewart's (60 Poultney St/Rt 4), where we will meet everyone at 9:15 for a short pit stop. Please email us with any questions.
Nov 5, 2026 No outing yet scheduled
Nov 12, 2026 No outing yet scheduled
Nov 19, 2026 No outing yet scheduled
Nov 26, 2026 Happy Thanksgiving, Canes!
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.