Event Schedule

HIKE RATING GUIDE

Pets are not allowed on hikes

1 - Leisurely pace or nature walk


2 - Moderate pace


3 - Brisk, steady pace


4 - Fast pace 

A - Flat or gently rolling terrain 


B – Steps/stairs, moderate hills

 

C – Fairly steep steps/stairs, hills or ravines 


D – Steep hills, scrambles possible


See the bottom of this page for additional important Hiker information

Bring lunch on all day hikes
The weather may force cancellations or changes to an outing.
If in doubt, please check the calendar on this page before you leave. 

Members will receive a Google email with the latest updates.
Always check trail conditions before you hike at: 

www.fingerlakestrail.org

Members: Refer to your Tales newsletter or the Google group email for hiking leader and contact information

3/23/2025   10:00 AM - 4 Miles 1A

Orchard Park Rail Trail

MEET: in Orchard Park library parking lot (4570 S. Buffalo Street).

Click here for Meeting Point on Google Maps 

3/24/2025   10:00 AM - 5 Miles 2B

Chestnut Ridge Park Hike

MEET: in Newton Road parking lot. Be prepared to wear microspikes. Bring snack to socialize in casino afterwards.

Click here for Meeting Point on Google Maps 

4/1/2025   10:00 AM - 3 Miles 1A

Billy Wilson Park Saunter

MEET: in Dash’s plaza parking lot on Hopkins Road side near bicycle store. Rain/snow/ice will cancel hike.

Click here for Meeting Point on Google Maps 

4/5/2025   10:00 AM - 3 Miles 2A

Knox Farm State Park

MEET: in the parking area by the red barns.

Click here for Meeting Point on Google Maps 

4/7/2025   10:00 AM - 4 Miles 2B

Erie County Forest Hike on Conservation Branch Trail

MEET: in parking lot on Genesee Road (Town of Concord). Look for signs of new spring growth. Socialize outside warming hut afterwards.

Click here for Meeting Point on Google Maps 

4/8/2025   10:00 AM - 3 to 4 Miles 1A

Ellicott Creek Trailway Saunter

MEET: in parking area on North Forest Road just north of Maple Road.

Click here for Meeting Point on Google Maps 

4/12/2025

Trail Steward Meeting

4/13/2025   10:00 AM - 4 Miles 1B

Eighteen Mile Creek Conservation Park

MEET: in parking lot at the dead end of South Creek Road in Hamburg NY.

Click here for Meeting Point on Google Maps 

4/14/2025   10:00 AM - 4 Miles 2B

Sprague Brook Park Hike – Main Trail

MEET: at bottom of ski area parking lot. Look for emerging new wildflowers.

4/15/2025   10:00 AM - 4 Miles 1B

Franklin Gulf County Park

MEET: in School Street parking lot in North Collins.

Click here for Meeting Point on Google Maps 

4/19/2025   9:00 AM - 6 Miles 2B

Franklin Gulf County Park

MEET: in School Street parking lot in North Collins.

Click here for Meeting Point on Google Maps 

4/22/2025   10:00 AM - 2 to 2.5  Miles 1B

Franklin Gulf County Park

MEET: in School Street parking lot in North Collins.

Click here for Meeting Point on Google Maps 

Important Hiker's Information


Please refer to your Tales newsletter or the Google group email for hiking leader and contact information