Trail Stewards Needed (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
10/29/2026 5:00 PM 5mi
Falls Overlooks Pop-up Hike
MEET: Schoellkopf Power Station Ruins Parking Lot, Niagara Falls
LEADER: Roy Tocha
Walk over the Rainbow Bridge. Bring your border crossing ID. We'll hike up Clifton Hill, past the Ferris Wheel, over to the Casino Niagara Mall, down to the Falls Overlooks, back to the Bridge and Parking lot.
Have a Coffee, Gelato,... at the Mall.
It is going to be 70 degrees and the Sun sets after 6:10pm.
Click here for Meeting Point on Google Maps
11/01/2026 10:00 AM 5-6mi 2C
Niagara Gorge Rim Trail
MEET: In The parking lot at Whirlpool State Park.
LEADER: Bob Ensminger
We will hike the upper trail over to Devils Hole down the steps to the lower gorge trail, continue to whirlpool flats, turn around and go up the whirlpool steps and return to the starting point. If we run into any trail closures, the distance could shorten.
Bring a snack for a short break at the whirlpool flats.
Don’t forget to set your clocks back Nov. 1st, 2am
Click here for Meeting Point on Google Maps
11/02/2026 10:00 AM 4-5mi 2A
Rails to Trails Hike
MEET: Across from John Deere Five Star Equipment Building at 10:00am
LEADER: Kathy Foote
Ellicott Road, Orchard Park (Route 240) to Old Glenwood Road, West Falls and back.
Click here for Meeting Point on Google Maps
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