Hike Genesee Valley Greenway & “Rediscovering the Genesee” Program Nov 8

The Daily News, link to original post
The Friends of the Genesee Valley Greenway are hosting several events Sunday, Nov 8 to celebrate the scenic route.
The Greenway is one of hundreds of such attractions being developed across the country using old canals, abandoned railroad beds and riverbanks. The Genesee Valley Greenway passes through scenic woodlands, river [...]

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Victor trails group to hike in Boughton Park Nov 5

Victor Hiking Trails will lead a hike on Saturday, Nov. 14, in Boughton Park in the town of East Bloomfield (south of Rochester).
Because the park is normally open only to residents of the townships of Victor, East Bloomfield and West Bloomfield, Victor Hiking will need to get special passes for anyone who wants to go [...]

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Short Hike in Bushnells Basin: Nov. 14, 2009

All are welcome to join the Rochester Nordic Ski Club Hike, Lead by Gary Reif, Meet at Hitching Post Plaza (opposite Abbotts Custard, Bushnell Basin, Rt.96) 10am, Saturday Nov 14. Hike conveniently starts and ends at Abbotts and Finger Lakes Coffee. Hike and check out a skiable trail next to a pretty creek and small [...]

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Journeys of Inspiration Hikes near Rochester – Nov 7 & Dec 6

Ganondagan State Historic Site Hike
Saturday November 7, 2009
Time:           8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Where:        Meeting @ Ganondagan Parking Area on  County Road 41 near Murray Road.
Duration:    3-4 hours
Difficulty:    Moderate to easy
In July 1687 the Marquis de Denonville,
Governor General of New France led an army from Canada in an effort to annihilate the Seneca at Ganondagan. We [...]

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Perils For Pedestrians

A series of half hour video programs called “Perils For Pedestrians” that originated in California are now available on blip.tv. The programs cover issues of interest to pedestrians and bikers such as walkability, trail surface issues, and bicycle advocacy.
Episode 143 contains an interview about trails in Mayville NY, is now available at http://blip.tv/file/2757558
Other episodes can [...]

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Trails Near Harriet Hollister, Winona State Forest Map & Rochester Nordic Ski Club Meeting Nov 5

Click here: Nov09 (then click on the pdf icon that appears) to open the Rochester Nordic Ski Club Newsletter with articles about:
-Nature Conservancy Hiking Areas Near Harriet Hollister
-A map of Winona State Forest trails in Tug Hill
Rochester Nordic Ski Club Meeting 7:00 PM, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009
Presentation; A trip to Oregon.
Gary Reif will show [...]

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Hike reveals Neverskink Mountain’s lore, history and beauty

Hike reveals Neverskink Mountain’s lore, history and beauty
Click here for Berks County Conservancy website.

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Hiking Boots Certainly Have Improved

by Sue Freeman
In 1996 I thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail, walking for 6 months from Georgia to Maine. On my feet were the highly recommended footwear of the time – the all-leather, above ankle Montrail OneSport hiking boots. Weighing in at 4 pounds, they were like lead weights on your feet. Yes, they were durable. And, [...]

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Walking in Cold Weather – Strategies for Walking When the Temperature Drops Below 32° F

Click here to read Walking in Cold Weather

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The Devil’s Path

Click here to read about The Devil’s Path in the Catskills.

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