Write-up: Walt Pillar Leader: Walt Pillar Co-Leader: Sharon Kaelin 23 Tramps hiked almost 4 miles around the forests, fields and wetlands on the trails of the Clark Foundation by Clark’s Irish Tower. Some paused for a moment to try to find a use for a large tank perched on a 10-foot stand in the middle of the woods. At the Tower, a short history of the Tower and the Clark Foundation was given. The only disappointment was that the Ommergang…
Write-up: Paul Fortin Leader: Paul Fortin Co-Leader: Tom Schenck Tramps trimming while trekking through Carpenter Rd. trails. We had a fun time, happy trails to you. P.S. from Mary Pat Connors Hats off to this crew! They did more work on trail maintenance than any I have ever witnessed! The last two clean-ups were cancelled because of weather and attendance, so there was much blow-down to contend with. The largest and most difficult trees were left for DEC, but I…
Write-up: Jerry Stewart Leader: Jerry Stewart Co-Leader: Meg Higgerson I know you’re all wondering, “So how did your Memorial Day hike go?” With this crew it’s always an adventure and this proved to be no different. 28 met at Valley View Golf Course and away we went. Meg made ribbons with the names of Tramps who had crossed over the big divide, which we wore. Along the golf course we went up to the Eagle. This spot is rumored to…
Write-up: Diana Henry Leader: Diana Henry Co-Leader: Carolyn Eastman Rainy day turned our bike day into a hike day. Seven hardy Tramps hiked the Mount Hope Reservoir trail plus a portion of the Westwood Preserve for a total of 3.1 miles on Sunday, May 27.
Write-up: Mary Pat Connors Leader: Mary Pat Connors Co-Leader: Lu Blanchard The Susquehanna River is a great destination for a kayak in the spring. The water level is on the higher side, and there are few of those pesky black flies. When my co-leader and I checked the route out, it was a gorgeous spring day, just perfect for our first paddle of the season. The birds were in full chorus. We spotted many sandpiper-type birds along the shore along…
Write-up: Bobbie Scarpino Leader: Bobbie Scarpino Co-leader: Carolyn Eastman Seven lady Tramps showed up at Gems Along the Mohawk in a steady cold rain. The forecast for all of New York State for the entire day called for the same. Rather than drive an hour and a half to walk in the rain, we decided instead to don our duck feathers and webbed feet and slosh east from Mohawk along the canal. 2.5 miles later we came to German Flatts…
Write-up: George Fogg Leader: George Fogg Co-Leader: Charlene Zebley Enjoyable hike even with slight rain. Wild leeks in full leaf, trilliums in bloom, and all profuse, including waterfalls.
Write-up: Mark Decker Leader: Mark Decker Co-Leader: Margaret Decker We had 41 people on a beautiful sunny day on our Pools Brook hike, including four children which was great. We crossed the bridge and walked along the old Erie Canal. Some went on to Chittenago Landing Canal Boat Museum. Dick Blanchard saved a baby goose from the canal bank and sent it on to its parents. Afterward, the North Pole ice cream shop was busy with Tramps waiting in line.
Write-up: Nancy Schenck Leader: Nancy Schenck Co-Leader: Carolyn Eastman What a wonderful day we all had. When planning a hike three months in advance so many variables over which you have no control affect the outcome of a hike; weather conditions, trail conditions, hiker’s desires, abilities, stamina and comfort levels, etc. Then the day before the hike the chance of rain goes from 20 to 90 percent! Never fear when you’ve got the Tramps. It rained on the drive to the trailhead and…
Write-up: Carolyn Eastman Leader: Carolyn Eastman Co-Leader: Nancy Schenck We started our trip with 12 tramps and added 4 more at the trailhead of Minnewaska State Park where we walked some of the carriage roads and trails to Gertrude’s Nose. The trails took us along some rock ledges, a small stream crossing and some serious downhills and of course “ups” to a wonderful view of the valley around New Paltz NY and surrounding areas. We left presents all along the…