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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:
Members: Refer to your Tales newsletter or the Google group email for hiking leader and contact information
10/25/2025 9:30 AM 4-5 Miles 2B
Conservation Trail (CT8)
MEET: in Darien Lake State Park parking lot on Broadway (Route 20). We will hike to Sumner Road and back. Easy terrain, mud possible (rainy season?). Suggest wear orange if you have it.
10/26/2025 10:00 AM 5 Miles 1A
Village of Hamburg and 18 Mile Creek Loop
MEET: in the Union Pleasant School parking lot 150 Pleasant Ave, Hamburg, NY in the village opposite blue Unitarian Church. We shall do a sidewalk and road route along 18 Mile Creek and back. We shall pass by two new bakeries on the route: 18 Mile Bakery and Ladybird. Both are open Sunday’s until 3pm, but checking websites for fall hours is recommended.
10/27/2025 10:00 AM 3 Miles 2B
Franklin Gulf County Park
MEET: in Larkin Road parking lot (988 Larkin Road, Eden 14057). We will hike the orange loop and to bridge and out. Bring chair and lunch to “tailgate socialize” in parking lot afterward, weather permitting. There are several creek crossings and some elevation.
10/28/2025 10:00 AM 3 Miles 1A
SGT Billy Wilson Park Saunter
MEET: in Dash’s parking lot in Williamsville (Hopkins Road side near bicycle shop). Snow/rain cancels hike.
11/1/2025 10:00 AM 4 Miles 1B
Eighteen Mile Creek Conservation Park
MEET: at trailhead on South Creek. Google map directions are available on the Erie County Parks website. The park is at the dead-end of South Creek Road in Hamburg.
11/2/2025 10:00 AM 5 Miles 2B
Darien Lake State Park
Members only
MEET: in parking area on Broadway (Route 20) just east of Harlow Road (CT8, Access 3). We will hike to Sumner Road then turn around and hike back.
11/3/2025 10:00 AM 2-3 Miles 2B
Erie County Forest
MEET: in parking lot on Genesee Road. We will hike the Conservation Trail to the ravine and back to blue Erie County Forest trail. Hike route will be modified according to weather conditions. Socialize at Mel’s Diner on Route 16 afterwards. Weather dependent: may need extra gear such as spikes.
11/4/2025 10:00 AM 3 Miles 2B
Knox Farm State Park
MEET: in the parking area by the red barns. Rain will cancel hike.
11/8/2025 10:00 AM 3 Miles 2A
Rails to Trails – Ellicott Road to Old Glenwood Road, Town of Aurora
MEET: in small parking area on Ellicott Road (Route 240) across from Five Star Equipment building (284 Ellicott Road). Just opened, brand new section!
11/9/2025 9:30 AM 6.2 Miles 2A
Artpark to Niagara Falls
MEET: at the Niagara Gorge Discovery Center (near Aquarium of Niagara). Must take Third Street to Walnut Avenue. We will do the Artpark Gorge Trail and Rim Trail. Mostly flat, hard surface paths. Rain will cancel hike.
11/10/2025 10:00 AM 2-3 Miles 1A
Anna Mae Bacon Bird Trail, Hamburg, Saunter
MEET: in Hamburg parking lot on Buffalo Street. We will start out at Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery then walk to Anna Mae Bacon Bird trail. Socialize at Spot Coffee afterwards. Weather dependent: may need extra gear such as spikes.
11/11/2025 10:00 AM 3 Miles 2A
Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve
MEET: in the parking lot on Honorine Drive, off of Como Park Boulevard. Rain will cancel hike.
11/15/2025
Members Watch for Google eMail regarding possible hike
11/16/2025 9:00 AM 5-6 Miles 2B
Clyde L. Burmaster (Bond Lake) Park
MEET: 2571 Lower Mountain Road, Ransomville 14131 in the larger parking lot outside the main building (Nature Center/Warming Hut). We’ll cover both sides of the park which includes some inclines and light scrambling. Rain or sleet will cancel the hike. Sturdy boots, hiking poles and water are required.
11/17/2025 10:00 AM 2-2.5 Miles 2B
Franklin Gulf County Park
MEET: in Larkin Road parking lot (988 Larkin Road, Eden 14057). We will hike the orange trail to moderately flat part of blue, green and silver trails and then back to orange trail to parking lot. Internet map will visually depict trails and elevation. Weather dependent: may need spikes. Socialize at Four Corners Café in Eden afterwards.
11/18/2025 10:00 AM 3 Miles 2B
Knox Farm State Park
MEET: in the parking area by the red barns. Rain will cancel hike.
11/22/2025 10:00 AM 7 Miles 2B
Hunters Creek Park
MEET: in lower parking lot on Hunters Creek Road. We will hike the Conservation Trail and a few side trails. Bring poles, water and snacks.
11/23/2025
Members Watch for Google eMail regarding possible hike
11/24/2025 10:00 AM 3 Miles 1B
Knox Farm State Park Saunter
MEET: in Knox Farm parking lot. Walk around perimeter. Weather dependent: may need spikes. Saunter will be modified if snowshoes are needed (less mileage and inner trail). Socialize at Charlie’s Diner in East Aurora village afterwards.
11/25/2025 10:00 AM 3 Miles 2A
Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve
MEET: in the parking lot on Honorine Drive, off of Como Park Boulevard. Rain will cancel hike.
11/29/2025
Members Watch for Google eMail regarding possible hike
11/30/2025 10:00 AM 2B
Allegany State Park
MEET: at the McDonald’s in Salamanca. From there we will decide whether we hike Three Sisters (possibly snowshoeing) which is 2.2 miles or hiking Beehunter which is 5.1 miles.
Important Hiker's Information
INSURANCE NOTE: Attention members: Foothills Trail Club carries liability insurance to financially protect all of us in case a participant in a Foothills activity is injured. As a condition of our insurance coverage, no pets of any kind are allowed and every participant in an activity needs to sign the liability waiver before the activity begins. So please make sure you sign the form!
Hike Leaders and Hikers: Before you commit to lead a club hike or plan a personal hike, check the trail conditions to ensure that the trail is open. This information can be found on the FLT website: www.fingerlakestrail.org. Click on “TRAIL CONDITIONS” and select the map # for your intended hike. Map numbers that appear in ORANGE have trail closures for hunting. Trail conditions are outlined for all the other maps #’s.
HIKER RESPONSIBILITY: We remind you that you, and only you, are responsible for your own actions. Come to our events prepared. Do not participate if the event may present a hazard for which you or your party members are not prepared. If weather is questionable or if you have questions, please call the named hike coordinator; the hike may be canceled. When participating, please respect the coordinator and do not break away from the group without telling them. We suggest you always keep your eye on someone in front of you, and behind you if you are in the lead. Please remember that hike leaders are not guides; they are volunteers, willing to share their knowledge and experience with you. Please give them your cooperation and respect. The leader has the right to refuse anyone who is not prepared for the outing. In addition, if the hike leader does arrange carpooling, passengers are expected to contribute toward the cost of transportation. Finally, since there are RISKS INVOLVED in hiking everyone participating does so at his or her own risk.
REMEMBER TO RESPECT LANDOWNER RIGHTS: Stay on the trail, don’t take shortcuts, don’t walk on crops, don’t build fires or camp on private land and NEVER, EVER enter landowner buildings.
BE SURE TO THANK THOSE MEMBERS WHO HAVE VOLUNTEERED TO LEAD THESE ACTIVITIES.
HIKE COORDINATORS: IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL YOUR HIKE OR SEND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR HIKE TO FOOTHILLS MEMBERS VIA THE CLUB’S GOOGLE GROUP.
Please refer to your Tales newsletter or the Google group email for hiking leader and contact information
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