Trail Stewards Needed - Southern Tier Area (contact us for more info)
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
9/22/2026 10:00 AM 3-4mi 1A
Green Lake and Erie/Cattaraugus Rail Trail Saunter
MEET: Orchard Park Library parking lot. 4570 S. Buffalo St. Optional – picnic table by the library. Bring a lunch if want.
9/28/2026 10:00 AM 4-4.5mi 2B
Erie County Forest CBT 5
MEET: in parking lot at 11372 Genesee Rd. East Concord, NY. Bring a snack for a stop at Sardinia Camp and a lunch for a picnic post hike.
9/29/2026 10:00 AM 4 mi 1A
Amherst Canalway Saunter
MEET: at Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village parking lot 3755 Tonawanda Creek Rd. Optional lunch/ice cream at Uncle G’s after hike.
10/5/2026 10:00 AM 4-5mi 2A
Rails to Trail (Orchard Park)
Meet behind Orchard Park Library S-4570 South Buffalo Street, Orchard Park. Lunch plans will be dependent on weather.
10/6/2026 10:00 AM 3mi 1B
Creation Nature Trail Saunter
MEET: in parking lot on Two Rod Rd. 2/10 th of a mile north of traffic signal on Bullis Rd. and Two Rod Rd., Marilla.
10/13/2026 10:00 AM 4mi 1A
Clarence Hollow Scarecrow Saunter
MEET: at Clarence Town Park on Main Street (Route 5) near the white clubhouse building in the park.
10/17/2026 10:00 AM 3mi 1B
FALL POTLUCK SPRAGUE BROOK PARK- THREE HIKES
First Hike 9am 8 miles 2+B+
MEET: at Sprague Brook Park. Hike the Big Loop and Foote Road Trail. Subject to change due to weather and conditions.
Second Hike 9:30am 5-6 mi 2B
MEET: Sprague Brook Park Casino. Hike the trails within the park
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Third Hike/Saunter 10am 2-3 mi 1A
MEET: Sprague Brook Park Casino. Hike the cross-country ski trail and back.
10/19/2026 10:00 AM 4-5mi 2B
Franklin Gulf Park
Meet in School Street Parking Lot (North Collins). Lunch plans will be dependent on weather.
10/20/2026 10:00 AM 4mi 1A
Ellicott Creek Trailway Saunter
MEET: in parking lot in North Forest Rd. just North of Maple Rd.
10/26/2026 10:00 AM 3mi 2B
Chestnut Ridge Pond Saunter
Meet in Chestnut Ridge Main Parking lot by Casino. Bring lunch for socialization in Casino
10/27/2026 10:00 AM 2.5mi 1A
Amherst Mystery Saunter
MEET: in Tim Horton parking lot across from Sweet Home High School on Sweet Home Rd. and Skinersville Rd. Rain/Snow will cancel hike.
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 numbers.
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