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Hike # 6300 Lorenzo Horse Driving Competition – July 19, 2014

Hike # 6300 Lorenzo Horse Driving Competition – July 19, 2014

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Write-up by Mike and Janice Huss
Leader: Mike Huss
Co-Leader: Janice Huss

On a warm mid-July day, 34 people started the hike from the Burlingame road parking area on the Cazenovia Preservation Foundation to the Historic Lorenzo Home where the Lorenzo Driving Competition was in progress.Lorenzo4-7-16-14

Approximately 100 horses and carriages competed in a variety of classes in a display of pleasure driving. The participants were in period dress.

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Lorenzo3_7-16-14Some tramps brought their lunch and others purchased it on site. Most of us made our way over to the ice cream vendor to sample the many unusual flavors of ice cream. Our planned stay was for 90 minutes. During that time we had the choice of taking a guided tour of the Lorenzo home, walking the gardens, buying horse-themed novelties at the craft fair, or enjoying the competition.Lorenzo2_7-16-14

Surprisingly, everyone returned to our agreed-up meeting place on time, and we completed our hike back to the trail-head.

Hike # 6022 – CAZENOVIA PRESERVATION FOUNDATION, FEBRUARY 25, 2012

Hike # 6022 – CAZENOVIA PRESERVATION FOUNDATION, FEBRUARY 25, 2012

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The hardest part of this hike was getting to Cazenovia from the Madison Central School meeting place. It was a rough trip up and down the hills of route 20 on very icy and snow-blown pavement. In spite of the road conditions, nine of us made it to the trail-head. It was white-knuckle driving all the way. After getting into the woods, we were protected from the wind and were able to enjoy the hike to the Lorenzo Museum. We did not need snow-shoes because the snow covering the trail was not very deep. We tried to eat lunch in the gardens at Lorenzo but the wind coming off Cazenovia Lake was so strong it pushed us back into the woods for protection. We were able to find a picnic table along the trail where it was more comfortable to enjoy our lunch. Hiking back to the parking area wasn’t a problem until we came to an open field. The winds were fierce, but everyone made it. Because of the poor road conditions, we decided that it was best to head directly home instead of stopping at the Tavern for a beverage.

by Mike & Janice Huss

Hike #5977 – Cazenovia Trails – Oct 1, 2011

Hike #5977 – Cazenovia Trails – Oct 1, 2011

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On an overcast, rainy day, ten people took a chance that they would not get wet and it paid off. No rain on the three-hour outing. We hiked to Fairchild Hill for a view of the lake and were rewarded with a picturesque scene of six sail-boats taking advantage of the blustery day. From the overlook we traveled down the hill to the Lorenzo Museum and walked around the grounds and garden. It was amazing how many flowering bushes were still in bloom on the first of October. We came upon, what looked like a fountain. But on reading the sign next to it, we learned that it was actually one of the ornate watering troughs that had once lined the streets of Cazenovia so passing horses could get a drink of water. It was an interesting piece of history. After the hike, six of us stopped as the Lincklean Tavern for drinks and sandwiches.

By Mike H.

Hike #5965 – Stone Quarry Art Park – Aug 26, 2011

Hike #5965 – Stone Quarry Art Park – Aug 26, 2011

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Hurricane Irene had everyone up and down the East Coast shivering with fright—even days before she arrived. The Weather Service predicted tremendous rainfall, flooding and hurricane-force winds.

So the Tramp & Trail Club hike for the Stone Quarry Art Park in Cazenovia seemed destined to failure. Despite a cold, steady rainfall, fog and gusty winds, co-leaders Pat M. and Jack P. carried through. No one showed up Madison Central School after 15 minutes of waiting, but we proceeded to our destination anyway. The art park was open, as scheduled.

Other cars were driving in, but their passengers were not interested in our hike. They had been invited, it appears, to a party at the caretaker’s house. Standing atop the tall hill in the parking lot, Jack’s umbrella ripped apart as soon as he stepped out of the car, but mine continued to shield me from the storm. We started to explore the trail through the woods, but it was impossible to stay day. We hiked perhaps 100 yards, then retreated. Nevertheless, the hike was officially recorded.

The Village of Cazenovia and a cozy diner beckoned. The college kids had arrived and the diner was packed with families. The frazzled waitress was annoyed when I asked for the soup du jour. “We didn’t have time to make it today!” she said, implying that they did not expect many guests on the day a hurricane was forecast.

Sitting by the window and seeing many passersby, it looked like an ordinary rainy, autumn afternoon. We learned later that the hurricane bypassed our neck of the woods and instead struck with unexpected ferocity farther east, especially the Southern Tier into Vermont.

Though the roads were still passable on our return trip, we saw significant flooding of farmer’s fields on Rt. 12 outside Waterville. Back in New Hartford, Genesee St. was closed off at the bridge near the Rt. 8 intersection due to high water. Thankfully, I found my house intact with excess water in the cellar only.

By Pat M.