THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY HIKES HAVE BEGUN! CLICK ON THE STAR TO SEE INTRODUCTION, PART 2 REGISTRATION AND PICTURES!

The Foothills Trail Club was founded in 1962 by a few hikers and outdoors enthusiasts who wanted to build a trail from Allegany State Park to Lake Ontario.

Our trail is called the Conservation Trail. It extends 177 miles from Pennsylvania through Western New York to Niagara Falls where it connects with Canada's Bruce Trail.

The southernmost 50 miles of the Conservation Trail are also part of the Finger Lakes Trail which extends across the Southern Tier from Allegany State Park to the Catskills. The Foothills Trail Club is affiliated with the Finger Lakes Trail Conference which oversees the Finger Lakes Trail. This section of the trail is also within the corridor for the North Country Scenic National Trail which is to stretch from New York to North Dakota. The club also belongs to the American Hiking Society's alliance of hiking organizations.  CNY Hiking is an affliated web site that lists many trails and hiking clubs.  If your going to be near San Diego, CA, check out Hiking San Diego's website.

Also check out the following: www.alleganynaturepilgrimage.com

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Come join us as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Finger Lakes Trail!

Hike 1 10am 8.5 mi 2B
PA State Rte 346 (M1/CT1, Access 1) to Coon Run Road (Access 3) in Allegany State Park
MEET: at the North Country Trail trailhead on Route 346 and we will establish a shuttle based on the number of hikers and vehicles. The first section of the hike is in the Allegheny National Forest through Schoolhouse Hollow ascending to the NY/PA border at the top of the ridge. The next section is across the hilltop and down Brown Hollow and then to Wolf Run and finally to Coon Run Road. Call GENE CORNELIUS 814-362-9928 or efcsac@verizon.net

Hike 2 10am 7.1 mi 2B
Coon Run Road (M1/CT1, Access 3) to ASP1 (Access 5) in Allegany State Park
MEET: at the Administration Building (Red House). We will spot cars at ASP1 (Access 5) and drive to Coon Run Road (Quaker area) and hike back to ASP1. We will stop at the Stoney Lean-To for lunch. Hilly with some brier patches. Approximately 3.5 to 4 hours. Call GUS PHILLIPS 716-646-5034 or gusp1941@roadrunner.com

Hike 3 10am 5.8 mi 2B
ASP1 (M1/CT1, Access 5) to ASP2 (Access 8) in Allegany State Park
MEET: in the parking lot on ASP2. Take exit 19 on Route 86 and turn left on ASP2. Parking lot is on the right. This is the end point of the hike. We will leave cars there and drive together to the beginning point. Call PAT HAYNES if planning to attend 699-6056 or 472-5189 (cell phone) or phaynes508@roadrunner.com

Hike 4 10am 6.1 mi 2B
Sawmill Run Road (M2/CT2, Access 3) to ASP2 (Access 1)
MEET: at Access 1, ASP2, Bay State Road. We will carpool to Sawmill Run Road, hike up over the hill (700 ft), down the hill, on the logging road, past the beaver dams, Sunfish Road through the Seneca Indian Reservation, over the Allegheny River and back across Route 86 to Bay State Road and the cars. Call ROY TOCHA 716-254-4285 or rrtocha@yahoo.com

Hike 5 9am 9.5 mi 2B
Sawmill Run Road (M2/CT2, Access 3) to Route 353 (Access 6)
MEET: at Route 353 and Woodworth Hollow Road. Call NICK SCARANO 585-365-5807 or nickmasterson@yahoo.com

Hike 6 9am 7.5 mi 2C
Mutton Hollow Road (M3/CT3, Access 5) to Route 353 (Access 1)
MEET: at Route 353 and Woodworth Hollow Road. Call BEN PETRYSZAK 537-2121

Hike 7 9:30am 6.6 mi 2C
Mutton Hollow Road (M3/CT3, Access 5) to Poverty Hill Road (Access 8)
MEET: at Mutton Hollow Road in the town of Great Valley. It is located just north of the intersection of Routes 219 and 98. Park along the side of the road by Access 5. The hike will end on Poverty Hill Road in the town of Ellicottville. The hike has two inclines that combine for 1,600 feet of vertical gain. Shuttle service will be available from Poverty Hill Road back to cars parked on Mutton Hollow Road. Everyone should bring at least one liter of water per person, comfortable hiking footwear and attire and a smile! Our route passes through beautiful spruce plantations and hardwood forests with many open meadows that offer breathtaking views of the surrounding hills. Email TONY CROWLEY at toecrow@aol.com if attending or for more information.

Hike 8 9:30am 7.1 mi 2C
Poverty Hill Road (M3/CT3, Access 8) to Route 240 and Fancy Tract Road (Access 12)
MEET: at Route 240 and Fancy Tract Road. Park on Fancy Tract Road. Hike includes two hills and a short road walk.
Call JAKE KERN 716-735-7302 or j3kern@yahoo.com

Hike 9 9:45am 10.3 mi 2C
Bear Creek Road (M4, Access 3) to Route 240 and Fancy Tract Road (Access 1)
MEET: at Route 240 and Fancy Tract Road. Park on Fancy Tract Road. We will carpool at 10am to Bear Creek Road and hike back. Bring lunch, water and good hiking shoes. Call JOHN BURNHAM 716-684-6732 or 761-510-6223 or aquaman1208@aol.com

 

 

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