Write-up: Kevin Perez Leader: Peter Franz Co-Leader: Kevin Perez A fun and event-filled paddle for 14 of us on the Kunjamuk River and Elm Lake Sunday with mixed clouds and sun on a warm day.  We traversed four beaver dams which took various levels of effort.  The funniest episode: Dot began excitedly shouting that something gooey was flapping around on her seat in an uncomfortable location.  Husband Ray immediately dashed to the rescue loudly proclaiming to Peter and Kevin that…

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Write-up: Jim Wasielewski Leader: Carolyn Eastman Co-Leader: Bobbie Scarpino The hike was a two prong attack, a longer hike for the younger and faster Tramps, and shorter hike for the older and slower dudes (and dudettes). Needless to say, you know which hike I was on, the 5.6 mile trek on the Finger Lake Trail (FLT). The staccato thumping of the pileated woodpeckers created a natural rhythm guiding us along the forest floor. Warmth was the operative word of the day. A stop…

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Write-up: Jim Wasieleski Leader: Norma Vleer Co-Leader: Bobbie Scarpino The hills of Madison County. Whether you went 3, 5.5 or 6.5 miles in the hot sun moderated by the caustic air quality from the Canadian wildfires, made the refreshments at the wedding barn appear so much sweeter. Cemeteries and oreo cows (named and photographed by Bobbette) now occupy the 9-mile swamp territory of the notorious Loomis Gang. Thanks to Norma for leading the hike and for hosting the after hike soiree. MORE PHOTOS

Write-up: Meg Higgerson Leader: Meg Higgerson Co-Leader: What was supposed to be a Memorial Day hike along the Vista Trail which overlooks the Fulton Chain of Lakes turned out to be a full fledged insurrection!! Anticipated:• Limited parking at the start point which was Sis and Bub trailhead• Drop a car at the Bald Mountain Trailhead for a shuttle at the hikes end  • Stop for an after hike refreshment• Some would not want to stop for after hike refreshments• There was a parade scheduled…

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Write-up: Lisa Robertson Leader: Lisa Robertson Co-Leader: 12 Tramps + 2 Visitors met at Cheningo Day Use Pavilion to hike the FLT across the boulder bridge, uphill following the stream & dirt road, veering into the woods for a lollipop loop. Our long-lost Tramp Club President emerged from hibernation to join us! We all missed him & were very glad to have him back with us, and he didn’t lose a step. Speaking of old folks, 12 of us paced…

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Write-up: Lisa Lucas-Myers Leader: Lisa Lucas-Myers Co-Leader: Peter Baildon On a beautiful day, 12 excited hikers enjoyed a journey through an amazing history of rock changes which began in glacier times. We were awed by waterfalls of epic proportions after descending  the 180 steps of Jacob’s Ladder. Of course, what descends must ascend so 9 miles later, we had to climb those 180 steps since we were all too frugal to take the 6 dollar shuttle back to the upper…

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Write-up: Jim Wasielewski Leader: Ron Carvin Co-Leader: Pat Hobbes The Moss Island trail was closed due to construction so plan B was to regroup at the Little Falls Harbor. It was nice to see the sun but the wind, which gave us a boost going east made the return more difficult. Thanks to Ron and Hobsie for an enjoyable ride.

Write-up: Jim Wasielewski Leader: Mike Huss Co-Leader: Peter Franz Finally the clouds parted, the sun shone and the weather was right down hospitable. It felt like a rebirth which made this hike so enjoyable. The after hike rendezvous was outside and Walt got the best of it. As Rod Stewart sang ” Some guys have all the luck”. Thanks to Mike and Peter for leading.

Write-up: Jim Wasielewski Leader: Phil Gwynn Co-Leader: Examine the attached map closely. Notice that the red trail is the track of our July 2023 hike to Murphy Lake. The blue trail is today’s hike. Interesting huh…….It appears that none of us paid any attention to the sign or remembered which way to go. And we had this year’s top 3 hikers aboard. You may also wonder why there are so many photos of just Lorrie. I  was having a difficult day (maybe a…

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Write-up: Jim Wasielewski Leader: Bob Myers Co-Leader: Jim Wasielewski The rain held off and the temperature was balmy, and got warm as we continued to hike. This ascent up McCauley is from the back side most of the way and provided a different perspective of the land geography. Springtime conditions prevailed as the trail was wet but not intolerable. And yes, the skies opened, the moisture descended upon us and the temperature began its noticeable nosedive. A very enjoyable hike and many thanks…

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