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FOOTHILLS TRAIL CLUB TALES MARCH 2019

Visit and us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FoothillsTrailClub Foothills Trail Club Officers, Directors, and Chairs 2018-2019

Officers Chairs President, Claudia Lawler Archivist, Kirk Doyle TALES Editor, Carol Kobrin 105 Nadine Drive, Cheektowaga 14225 5205 Glendale Avenue, Hamburg 14074 6506 Amy Lane, Lockport 14094 572-8497 627-4199 912-0370 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Vice President Circulation,, Barbara Morrisey Trail Stewards, Don Bergman 1533 Sundance Trail, Lakeview 14085 5383 Tonawanda Creek Road, NT 14120 627-3878 625-8746 [email protected] [email protected]

Secretary, Wendy Edson End-To-End, Shari Senefelder Trail Stewards, Jeanne Moog 209 Maple Avenue, Hamburg 14075 27 Patricia Drive, Tonawanda 14150 312 Sycamore Street, East Aurora 14052 512-0124 694-4346 652-6190 [email protected] [email protected] Finger Lakes, Donna Flood Treasurer, Jim Beardsley 5010 Salt Road, Clarence, NY 14031 Trail Administrator 83 Bryant Street, Apt 9D, Buffalo 14209 759-6442 [email protected] [email protected]

Directors Membership, Roy Tocha Elected 11 N. Eaglecrest Drive, Hamburg 14074 Webmaster, Jim Flood Three-Year Director, Dee McCarthy (2015-2018) [email protected] 759-6442 [email protected] [email protected] Program Tuesday, Gayle Syty Three-Year Director, Marty Ruszaj (2016-2019) 70 Pheasant Run Road, Amherst 14228 82 Misty Lane, East Amherst 14051 691-6750 689-4177 [email protected] Program Wednesday, David Wittmann 109 Nason Parkway, Lackwanna 14218 Disclaimers Three-Year Director, Sharon Kelly (2018-2021) 823-8156 2905 Four Rod Road, East Aurora 14052 As a courtesy to our members, we 655-5248 Program Weekend, Kathy Foote frequently provide information about [email protected] 349 Wimbledon Court, West Seneca 14224 e v e n t s s p o n s o r e d b y o t h e r 675-3989 organizations. Unless published in the Appointed [email protected] Foothills Trail Club schedule, these One-Year Director, Barbara Arber (2018-2019) events are not FTC outings. They are 206-4347 Publicity, Donna Flood [email protected] 5010 Salt Road, Clarence, NY 14031 merely items of interest and anyone 759-6442 wanting more information should One-Year Director, Brock Carmichael (2018-2019) [email protected] contact the appropriate organization. 585-322-3830 [email protected]

TALES is a bi-monthly newsletter devoted to informing club members about club business, activities and hikes, as well as about environmental issues related to trails and hiking, and other items of interest to hikers.

If you have an article of interest, please send it to the TALES editor. Please keep your submissions to a reasonable length and write or type clearly. If an article cannot be included in an issue, every effort will be made to put it in the next issue. Submitted articles may be edited if necessary. Please remember to include your name and contact information with your submitted material.

Deadline for the May 2019 issue is April 1st. TALES MARCH 2019

NEWS FROM THE FOOTHILLS BOARD

The FTC Board met on January 28th. Among the items discussed:

• Donna will continue to follow up with state and local oﬃcials regarding signage and blazing of the new trail on Grand Island. Blazing cannot be done until government approval is granted. • Planning continues on the 2019 Spring Weekend, hike schedule and program will be conﬁrmed shortly.

The next meeting of the FTC Board takes place on March 25, 2019 at the Reinstein Library on Losson Road.

2019 FLTC County Hike Series American Trail Days

Registration is now open for the FLTC Chenango The conference will be held in Syracuse at Cross County Hike Series. Hike 75 miles on the the ON Center April 28 - May 1, 2019. Finger Lakes Trail enjoying rolling hills, and serene Foothills has a table near the entrance and forests with stone fences. Hikes will be the third will be the beneﬁciary of one of the two Saturday of the month starting in April and ending in lean-tos being constructed at the event. September. The dates are April 20, May 18, June We will place the lean-to in LIttle Rock City. 15, July 20, August 17, and September 21. Those completing the hike series will receive a patch. Contact Don Bergman if you are interested Further details and registration information can be in helping us reassemble the lean-to in found at Little Rock City in June. It will be https://ﬁngerlakestrail.org/whats-happening/hiking- dedicated to Mable James and Wally programs/cross-county-hike-series/ Wood.

Pompom Alert!

I was hiking on the Blue (Boy Scout) trail on the Newton Road side of Chestnut Ridge Park in mid January. Temps were in the 20’s, so I was wearing my favorite hat with a large pompom.

I ran into an Erie County Park Ranger who told me that I should remove the pompon from my hat....but why? He explained that in the previous two weeks two trail runners wearing hats with pompoms had their hats snatched oﬀ by owls! There are several owls roosting in broken trees near the tornado blowdown area on the trail. Apparently the owls mistook the moving pompoms for bunny tails.

I researched owls’ vision. They have binocular vision and can see the color blue. However, they cannot distinguish other colors. My pompom was tan, like a bunny tail - but an owl just might like your favorite Buﬀalo Bills hat with a blue pompom. So I am giving you all a “pompom alert”! ~Wendy Edson

Foothills Trail Club www.foothillstrailclub.org 2 TALES MARCH 2019

Kudos and Well Wishes

Recently The Buﬀalo News published an article about the Iroguois National Wildlife Refuge, located in Genesee and Orleans counties. A great deal of the article is centered around our long-time friend and fellow hiker Bob Schmitt. We’ve always known Bob was an active volunteer there, but the article points out that Bob have provided almost 30,000 volunteer hours to the refuge, the equivalent of 14 years of full time work! In addition to that volunteer work, Bob has led many hikes for Foothills at the refuge, pointing out various habitats, wildﬂowers and bird species.

The article also mentions that Bob is in hospice care. Our thoughts and prayers are with Bob and his wife Catherine.

The full article may be found at https://buﬀalonews.com/2019/01/14/sean-kirst-on-lands-preserved-for-wildlife-no- refuge-from-the-shutdown/

I fondly remember hiking with Bob many times. One of my favorite memories is when we wrapped up the 50th Anniversary Hike series in 2012. A few of us - 8 to be exact - decided to split up that last hike into two days. It was Bob and 7 women. With Bob’s white hair and beard, I lovingly referred to our little group as Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs! Bob really enjoyed that! ~ Carol Kobrin

Foothills 50th Anniversary Hike Series, 2012

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, NEVER EVER enter landowner buildings…..and don’t park too close to driveways.

Foothills Trail Club www.foothillstrailclub.org 3 TALES MARCH 2019

Annual Dinner Meeting Friday, April 12, 2019 Banchetti’s Banquet Facility and Grove 550 North French Road Amherst, NY 14228

Please join us for our Annual Dinner Meeting. The evening will provide a great opportunity to visit with members you’ve hiked with, meet new members and make new friends.

There will be a 50/50 raﬄe.

We are also seeking donations for door prizes. If you wish to donate a gift to be raﬄed oﬀ at the dinner, please feel free to being one that evening, or get it to anyone on the Board who you know is attending, or to Claudia Lawler who can bring it for you.

6:00 PM Social Hour and Cash Bar 7:00 PM Dinner 8:30 PM Speaker from FLTC, followed by Meeting and Elections

Chef Salad, Relish Tray, Vegetable Platter, Dinner Rolls & Butter, Chef’s Seasonal Vegetable Medley, Baked Penne with Mozzarella, Roasted Baby Red & White Potatoes, Lemon Pepper Chicken, Sliced Roast Beef in Gravy, Coﬀee, Tea and Ice Cream.

Please note that the Lemon Pepper Chicken is gluten free.

The cost is $27.00 per person. Reserve now – the deadline is Wednesday, March 21, 2019 ______

Send this form with a check payable to: Foothills Trail Club

Mail to: Claudia Lawler, 105 Nadine Drive, Cheektowaga, NY 14225

NAME: ______# ATTENDING: ______

TELEPHONE: ______

Foothills Trail Club www.foothillstrailclub.org 4 TALES MARCH 2019

2019 Slate of Oﬃcers and Election

Foothills member will be electing the 2019 Oﬃcers at the Spring Annual Meeting. The Nominating Committee is looking for members who are interested in “getting involved” with the leadership and direction of the Foothills Council.

The Nominating Committee is seeking candidates for President and Vice President.

• The President shall call and preside at all meetings of the membership and shall be an ex-oﬃcio member of all committees. He/she shall call meetings of the full council and ﬁx the time and place of Council meetings. • The Vice President shall perform the duties of the President in his/her absence and shall assume such duties as may be delegated by the President.

The Club’s Council also includes several Director Positions. Directors are appointed and expected to serve for a period of time by attending meetings, and to provide suggestions and counsel to help guide the direction of the Club.

If you are interested in getting more involved, please contact one of the Nominating Committee members to discuss the Club’s Council.

Nominating Committee: Shari Senefelder: [email protected] - 694-4346 Kathy Foote: [email protected] – 675-3989 Jeanne Moog: [email protected] – 716-652-6190

The 2019 FLTC Spring Weekend hosted by Foothills Trail Club is set and registration is now open. Details and registration form can be found on pages 10-16 of this TALES.

We are still in need of hike leaders for a couple of the scheduled hikes. Please contact Donna Flood at 716-759-6442 or dmﬂ[email protected] to help us out.

Erie County Forest Hike 1/12/2019, photo credit: David Kowalski

Foothills Trail Club www.foothillstrailclub.org 5 TALES MARCH 2019

MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FORM

Membership in the Foothills Trail Club is from April 1st to March 31st the following year. If you have not already renewed your membership, please do so now! Membership dues is $22 per individual or $30 per family per year. $5 of each member’s dues will be set aside to be used for trail maintenance and trail construction costs. Dues can be paid in advance for subsequent years. Your yearly membership entitles you to a copy of the bi-monthly TALES/hiking schedule and the accumulation of miles hiked and/or work party hours for award of bunion badges.

Please complete and submit the form below. You may also renew (or join) online by going to www.foothillstrailclub.org and then clicking on Membership.

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Make checks payable to: Foothills Trail Club

Send this form and your check to the Membership Chair: Roy Tocha 11 N Eaglecrest Dr Hamburg, NY 14075

Foothills Trail Club www.foothillstrailclub.org 6 TALES MARCH 2019

Trail Stewards Report

It was a tough year to keep the trails in good order and box below). All members who are interested in trail work we will begin to clear the trails as the weather permits. are welcome. During March and April trail work dates will be published using the club website. Our club needs sawyers, as several sawyer members have decided not to renew their certificates. Two-day The annual visit to Allegany State Park will be during the chainsaw training for sawyer certification will be held in week of May 5, 2019. The exact dates have not been Bath, NY at Birds Eye Hollow State Park on May 5-6 determined due to availability of cabins. More details and May 19-20, 2019. Interested individuals must have will be reported in the next TALES and via emails, or current CPR and first aid certificates in order to attend contact Don Bergman. We will stay in a cabin and food the training. will be provided. The entire trail will be cleared as the FLT will be using the trail as one of the hiking sites Trail Stewards are needed for Map CT4 - Felton Hill during the Spring Weekend. Road to Gooseneck Road and Map CT7 - Bear Road to Getman Road. If you are a current Trail Steward and A lean-to will be reconstructed in late spring or early would like a change, giving up your current trail, this is a summer in Little Rock City. Additional details as they good opportunity. If you want to take on another become available. section, that would be great too!!

The annual trail stewards meeting will be held at the Jeanne Moog 662-6190 Holland Willows on April 20, 2019 at 12.00 PM (see text Don Bergman 625-8746

Trail Stewards Meeting

Who: Trail Stewards and any members interested in the maintenance of the trail

When: Saturday, April 20, 2019

Meet: at the Holland Willow at 9:30 AM

Hike: We will hike from Savage Road to Warner Gulf Road and back.

Lunch and Meeting: at the Holland Willows

If you are not going to hike, we plan to be back to the Holland Willows around 12 noon. The Willows opens at 11AM so you can come and wait for the hikers to return.

Don will be available to sharpen any tools. If you have questions, contact either Don Bergman at 716-625-8746 [email protected] or Jeanne Moog at 716-662-6190 [email protected]

Foothills Trail Club www.foothillstrailclub.org 7 TALES MARCH 2019

2019 FLTC Wally Wood Hike

This year’s FLTC Wally Wood Hike is in conjunction with the Foothills Trail Club. The hike will take place on Saturday, April 27th, at the intersection of the Finger Lakes Main Trail and The Conservation Trail on FLT Map M4. Two hikes are planned for the day. The 10 mile hike will spot cars on Fancy Tract Road at 9:00 am while the shorter 3.8 mile hike will spot cars on Phillips Road at 11:00 am.

Further information can be found at https://ﬁngerlakestrail.org/ whats-happening/hikes-events/wally-wood-hike/ or by contacting Donna and Marty Ruszaj, [email protected] (716-250-8340)

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OBITUARIES

Yahoo! Our club recently lost 3 long-time members.

Join the Foothills Yahoo Group Email List to learn of Florence Rott passed away on December 26, 2018. Florence was a hiking and trail work opportunities. This is an email former Foothills Co-President. group restricted to Foothills members and the only emails you will receive will be from members of the Maxine Barber passed away on December 29, 2018. Foothills Yahoo Group. If you are a member of Foothills but not of the Yahoo Group, it is very easy to join. Deborah Brzezicki passed away January 20, 2019. S e n d a n e m a i l t o foothillstrailclub- [email protected]. You will receive an email back with instructions. If you have any diﬃculties, please call Jeanne Moog at 716-652-6190.

Foothills Trail Club www.foothillstrailclub.org 8 TALES MARCH 2019 Upcoming Events and Activities

March 25, 2019 Foothills Board Meeting, 6:30 pm Reinstein Library, Losson Road, all are welcome Cheektowaga

April 12, 2019 Foothills Spring Banquet Banchetti’s by Rizzo details page 4

April 20, 2019 FLTC County Hike Series Chenango County https://ﬁngerlakestrail.org/whats- happening/hiking-programs/ cross-county-hike-series/

April 27, 2019 FLTC Wally Wood Hike Town of Ashford, Cattaraugus County, details page 8 M4

April 28 - May 1, 2019 American Trails Expo Syracuse, NY details page 2

May 18, 2019 FLTC County Hike Series Chenango County https://ﬁngerlakestrail.org/whats- happening/hiking-programs/ cross-county-hike-series/

June 7-9, 2019 FLTC Spring Weekend (hosted by University of Pittsburgh at Bradford details pages 10-16 Foothills Trail Club)

June 15, 2019 FLTC County Hike Series Chenango County https://ﬁngerlakestrail.org/whats- happening/hiking-programs/ cross-county-hike-series/

July 20, 2019 FLTC County Hike Series Chenango County https://ﬁngerlakestrail.org/whats- happening/hiking-programs/ cross-county-hike-series/

July 27-28, 2019 FLTC Trail Days Bath, New York more details to follow

August 18,, 2019 FLTC County Hike Series Chenango County https://ﬁngerlakestrail.org/whats- happening/hiking-programs/ cross-county-hike-series/

September 21, 2019 FLTC County Hike Series Chenango County https://ﬁngerlakestrail.org/whats- happening/hiking-programs/ cross-county-hike-series/

Help Needed

Fall Potluck Coordinator The Fall Potluck Coordinator is responsible for securing a date and site (working with the Board of Directors), organizing the day’s hikes and setting up the facility for the luncheon that follows the hikes. Its important to note that if we aren’t able to secure a new coordinator for this event, the Fall Potluck will go away.

Trails Administrator The Trails Administrator is responsible for maintaining the trail work report (aka census) of volunteer hours and reporting this to the FLTC.

Foothills Trail Club www.foothillstrailclub.org 9 TALES MARCH 2019

Finger Lakes Trail Conference — 2019 Annual Meeting June 7 to June 9, 2019 — Hosted by Foothills Trail Club University of Pittsburgh At Bradford, 300 Campus Drive, Bradford, PA 16701

Schedule of Events – Registrations accepted up to May 25th!

Friday, June 7 11:00 am Registration Opens 11:30 — 2:00 pm Hikes depart, see schedule 5:00 pm Social Hour 6:00 — 7:00 pm Buﬀet Dinner 7:15 pm Camp ﬁre and sand volleyball

Saturday, June 8 7:00 — 8:30 am Buffet Breakfast 8:15 — 9:00 am Registration 8:00 am Pick up lunches 8:30 am Hikes depart, see schedule 4:00 — 4:45pm Tai Chi with Robert Chua 4:00 — 4:45 pm FLTC Annual Membership Meeting, election of officers 5:00 pm Social Hour 6:00 — 7:00 pm Buffet Dinner 7:15 pm Presentation TBD

Sunday, June 09 7:00 — 8:30 am Buﬀet Breakfast 8:00 — 8:30 am Pick up lunches 8:00 am Check out before leaving on hikes 8:00 am Hikes depart, see schedule 10:00 am FLTC Board of Managers Meeting

Foothills Trail Club www.foothillstrailclub.org 10 TALES MARCH 2019

Details….Finger Lakes Trail Conference — 2019 Annual Meeting

Enjoy air-conditioned, suite-style housing at University Pitt-Bradford. The suites are 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartments housing either 2 people (considered a single) or 4 people (considered a double). Each includes a common kitchen and living space. When choosing a single, pick one person you would like to share the suite with. For a double, choose one person for a roommate and another two people to share the suite. No names….we will pick your roommates.

Each suite has a microwave, mini refrigerator, mini sink, and dining area in the kitchen section. In the living area there is a cable TV, couch and chair. Full linen service. Emergency Phone at University (814) 562-7652 Meals: provided by the college buﬀet style:

Friday dinner: Herb roasted chicken, vegetable ratatouille, rice pilaf, salad bar & rolls w/butter. dessert, beverages Saturday Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, bacon, home fries, fruit salad, oatmeal, yogurt, toast station, pastries, beverages Saturday bag lunch: Sandwich choice….turkey, ham or grilled veggie wrap plus fruit, cookie and drink Saturday Dinner: Pork Loin, braised greens, roasted red potatoes, salad bar & rolls w/butter, dessert, beverages Sunday Breakfast: Cheddar scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes, fruit salad, oatmeal, yogurt, toast station, pastries, beverages Sunday Bagged Lunch: Sandwich choice….turkey, ham or grilled veggie wrap plus fruit, cookie and drink Vegetarian, gluten free, and vegan options are available

Other Activities: Kinzua Bridge State Park Rimrock Overlook Kayaking/Canoeing on the Alleghany River Marilla Reservoir World War II Museum Zippo Case Visitors Center Penn Brad Oil Museum Birding Fishing Walking Tour Bradford National Historic District Shopping – Main Street Mercantile over 70 vendors under one roof

Hotels in the area: Holiday Inn Express (814) 362-7090 Best Western Plus….dog friendly (814) 362-4501 Comfort Inn….dog friendly (814) 368-6772 Campgrounds: Willow Bay Campground and Morrison Campground….contact www.recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777 Allegany State Park – Quaker side….contact reserveamerica.com RV’s can park in a parking lot with electric cords available and use of a dorm room for showering for $30.00 per nite

Foothills Trail Club www.foothillstrailclub.org 11 TALES MARCH 2019 Directions to Pitt-Bradford

Northbound traﬃc from Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton: o From Interstate 80, follow U.S. Route 219 North to Bradford o Exit U.S. Route 219 at the Elm Street exit o Turn left at the bottom of the ramp onto Elm Street o Then right at the next stop sign onto Davis Street o Follow Davis Street to the four-way stop and turn left onto Boylston Street o Follow Boylston Street to the traﬃc light (by the Country Fair gas station) and the junction with Mechanic Street o Follow Route 346 West (West Washington Street) west to the second set of stone signs. o Turn left onto campus.

Southbound traffic from Buffalo, Rochester, Niagara Falls, NY: o From Interstate 90, follow U.S. Route 219 South to Bradford o Exit U.S. Route 219 at the Forman Street exit o At the stop sign at the bottom of the ramp, turn right onto Forman Street o At the stop sign, turn left onto Davis Street/PA-346 o Follow Davis Street to the four-way stop and turn right onto Boylston Street o Follow Boylston Street to the traffic light (by the Country Fair gas station) and the junction with Mechanic Street o Continue through the traffic light on to West Washington Street (PA Rt. 346 West) o Follow Route 346 West (West Washington Street) west to the second set of stone signs. o Turn left onto campus.

Westbound traffic from Scranton, Corning, Elmira, Rochester, Syracuse, Binghamton, New York, NY: o Take Interstate 86 (also referred to as NY Route 17) o Take exit 23 onto U.S. Route 219 o At the bottom of the ramp, turn left onto Route 219 and proceed south o Exit U.S. Route 219 at the Forman Street exit o At the stop sign at the bottom of the ramp, turn right onto Forman Street o At the stop sign, turn left onto Davis Street/PA-346 o Follow Davis Street to the four-way stop and turn right onto Boylston Street o Follow Boylston Street to the traffic light (by the Country Fair gas station) and the junction with Mechanic Street o Continue through the traffic light on to West Washington Street (PA Rt. 346 West) o Follow Route 346 West (West Washington Street) west to the second set of stone signs. o Turn left onto campus.

Eastbound traffic from Erie, Cleveland, OH, Jamestown, NY: o Take Interstate 90 east to Interstate 86 (also referred to as NY Route 17) o Take exit 23 onto U.S. Route 219 o At the bottom of the ramp, turn right onto Route 219 and proceed south o Exit U.S. Route 219 at the Forman Street exit o At the stop sign at the bottom of the ramp, turn right onto Forman Street o At the stop sign, turn left onto Davis Street/PA-346 o Follow Davis Street to the four-way stop and turn right onto Boylston Street o Follow Boylston Street to the traffic light (by the Country Fair gas station) and the junction with Mechanic Street o Continue through the traffic light on to West Washington Street (PA Rt. 346 West) o Follow Route 346 West (West Washington Street) west to the second set of stone signs. o Turn left onto campus.

Foothills Trail Club www.foothillstrailclub.org 12 TALES MARCH 2019 FLTC 2019 Annual Spring Meeting – Registration Form hosted by Foothills Trail Club June 7, 8 and 9 – Bradford, Pennsylvania one form per person Register one of two ways 1) Hardcopy – mail form and check payable to Foothills trail Club to FLT, 105 Nadine Dr., Cheektowaga, NY 14225 2) On-line – register and pay at www.foothillstrailclub.org

Name: ______Phone #______Address______Cell phone______City/State______Email______Emergency Contact & phone #______Local Hiking club/aﬃliation______

Fees: registration deadline is May 26, 2019. No refunds after May 26, 2019 FLTC or Foothills Member $15.00______Non – members $20.00______Hike Leaders 0.00______

Lodging is Suite Style housing: 2 bedrooms with bathrooms, a living room, Kitchenette with microwave, refrigerator.

Friday: Single: ______(name of suite mate) $80.00______Double: ______$40.00______(name of roommate) (name of suite mate) (name of suite mate)

Saturday: Single: ______(name of suite mate) $80.00______Double: ______$40.00______(name of roommate) (name of suite mate) (name of suite mate) MEALS Friday dinner $13.00______Saturday Breakfast $ 9.00______Saturday Lunch Ham OR Turkey OR Veggie Wrap (please circle one) $ 9.00 ______Saturday Dinner $13.00______Sunday Breakfast $ 9.00______Sunday lunch Ham OR Turkey OR Veggie Wrap (please circle one) $ 9.00 ______

Total Enclosed: $______

Indicate any food allergies/concerns here: ______Vegetarian______Gluten Free______Vegan______

Please indicate choice of hikes: Friday: ______Saturday:______Sunday:______

Free Kayak Storage - Free of Charge – Please indicate if you want to store your Kayak ______

Please read and sign the following: Those persons enjoying the Finger Lakes Trail (FLT) and/or activities sponsored by the Finger Lakes Trail Conference (FLTC) or any clubs conducting activities on behalf of, or in support of the FLTC, accept full responsibility for their own well-being, or, for the will-being of a minor when acting in the capacity of parent of guardian. Further, users of the FLT accept and understand that hiking is a rigorous activity often conducted in rugged outdoor conditions subject to variations in weather and terrain conditions which may involve the risk of injury or death, and that we are fully responsible for own safety and selecting activities that are consistent with our physical capabilities.

Signature______Print Name______Date______

Foothills Trail Club www.foothillstrailclub.org 13 TALES MARCH 2019

FLTC/Foothills Trail Club Spring Weekend 2019 Annual Meeting-Hike Schedule Gather at Student Union, Frame Westerberg Commons in the center of campus

Friday, June 7, 2019 A 1 - Section 1 of 3 of Allegany State Park from Asp 1 to Bay State, FLT M1. Leader: XXX Moderate, 5.8 m. Meet at 10:00 a.m. at Bay State access 8, carpool to ASP 1 at France Brook in park, access 5, hike to cars. The trail winds through a mature forest of hard woods and evergreens past Beck Hollow lean-to built by FLT. This is part one of a three-day series through the park.

A 2 - Indian Pipe Trail Hike Leader: Dee McCarthy. Easy to Moderate, 5.0 m. Meet at 12:00 noon at the Student Union. This trail links the Marilla Reservoir to Allegany State Park. It is wide and smooth and crosses the Allegheny Northern Hardwood Forest. If we are lucky, we may spot the Indian Pipe Flower also known as the Ghost Flower along the way. This will be an in and out hike.

A 3 - Part I of II hike Allegany State Park. FLT M1. Leader: Brock Carmichael. Moderate to Strenuous, 11.0 m. Meet at 9:00 a.m. at ASP 3 access 4 in park, carpool to Bay State access 8, hike up 700’ to Beck Hollow lean-to, down to ASP 1, to Stony Brook lean-to and back to cars.

A 4 - Bike around Allegany State Park. Bike Leader: Annette Brzezicki. Moderate, 30.0 m. Meet at 12:00 at parking lot on Campus Drive and Dorothy Lane. Drive to ASP and bike the perimeter of Allegany State Park on the road. Bring lunch and water.

A 5 - Blaisdell-Emery Trail. Leader: Jeanne Moog. Easy, 3.8 m. Meet by noon at Bradford College at Student Union. Drive to Owens Way in South Bradford, carpool to Lewis Run. Hike on multiple-use trail and hike back to Owens Way along an abandoned railway trail following the East Branch of Tuna Creek.

A 6 - R.E. McDowell Trail. Hike Leader: Self guided. Easy, 2.6 m. This paved trail is on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh’s Bradford Campus with gentle grades. The trailhead is along Campus Drive across from the Kessel Athletic Complex and follows the West Branch of Tuna Creek in a beautiful setting with bridges, benches and a gazebo. There’s plenty of parking at both ends.

Saturday June 8, 2019 B 1 - Section 2 of 3 Allegany State Park M1. Hike leader: XXX. Moderate, 7.2 m. Leave Bradford at 9:00 a.m. Drive to Coon Run Road access 3 via Rt.346, car pool to Asp 1, France Brook, access 5 and hike through Allegany State Park to Stony Brook lean to, cross ASP 3 and back to cars on Coon Run Road.

Foothills Trail Club www.foothillstrailclub.org 14 TALES MARCH 2019

FLTC/Foothills Trail Club Spring Weekend 2019 Annual Meeting-Hike Schedule

Saturday June 8, 2019 (continued) B 2 - Part II of II Hike Allegany State Park, FLT M1. Hike Leader: Kirk Doyle. Moderate to Strenuous, 11.5 m. Leave Bradford at 8:30 a.m. from student union. Drive to ASP 3 access 4 of Allegany State Park via Interstate Parkway. Hike to Coon Run Road to Willis Creek lean-to and spring, cross Wolf Run Creek on a 45’ bridge built by FLT, downhill to old woods road, cross the NYS border into PA and back to cars.

B 3 - Minister Creek Trail off the North Country Trail. Hike Leader: Chuck Feldman. Moderate to Strenuous, 10 m. Leave Bradford at 8:30 a.m. from student union. Trail head parking is located on SR 666 west of Minister Creek Campground 14.7 m southwest of Sheffield, PA. The trail joins the NCT along northerly segment. This loop trail is considered more difficult as it climbs to the plateau within the Minister Creek Wilderness Study Area. Fishing can be done in Minister Creek. Mature trees and older vegetation grow throughout and the tread follows on old railroad grades used in early logging.

B 4 - Geo Caching Hike with Mike Ogden at Timberdoodle Flats and temporary GPS trail. Easy, 1.0 m. Meet on campus at 3:00 p.m. at student union and bring your phone or GPS unit and learn how to read and follow coordinates. Timberdoodle Flats examines labelled wildlife habitat, layer by layer. Found on Rt #59 near the University, this hike is an execellent opportunity to learn a new skill or practice ﬁnding the hidden GPS locations.

B 5 - Willow Bay to Nelse Run-NCT ANF 97 to 87. Leaders: Donna and Marty Ruszaj. Group 1, (Medium Fast 1), 10.2 m. Leave Bradford campus at 9:00, spot cars at Nelse Run Rte. #321. Drive to start at Willow Bay Recreation Area. Hike north to south on the ridge of the Allegheny Reservoir with great views to the west. Moderate elevation changes as we pass the reservoir’s inlets at Tracy Run North, Johnnycake and Handsom Lake.

B5 - Willow Bay to Tracy Ridge NCT ANF 97 to Tracy Ridge. Leader: Robert Chau. Group 2, (Medium to Relaxed Pace), 6.0 m. Leave Bradford campus at 9:15, spot cars at trail end, Tracy Ridge on PA Rt.#321. Drive to Willow Bay Recreational area and see above for description.

B 6 - Bullis Hollow Trail. Leader: Nick Scarano. Moderate, 8.3 m. Leave Bradford at 9:00 a.m. Drive to Rt. #173 oﬀ the #346, car pool to Tracy Ridge #321 oﬀ #346. Hike the connector trail fromTracy Ridge to Marilla Spring Trails through Allegheny Forest. The trail runs through the Chestnut Ridge Wilderness Study Area connecting to the Marilla Trails.

B 7 - Morrison Trail. Leader: Claudia Lawler. Moderate, 8.8 m. Leave campus at 9:00 a.m. Drive south on Rt #219 to # 770 to #59 W. Parking on Rt. #59 past Ranger Station on second left parking area. Hike south following tread 5.5 m to Morrison Campground, loop back 2.0 m. to intersection, hike back to cars through ferns, mountain laurel and a mature forest.

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FLTC/Foothills Trail Club Spring Weekend 2019 Annual Meeting-Hike Schedule

Saturday June 8, 2019 (continued) B 8 - Sky Walk at Kinzua Bridge State Park. Leader: Lois Justice. Easy to Moderate, 4.0 m. Leave campus at 9:30 Drive south on #219 to Rt. #321 and drive Visitor’s Center to view tornado damage with breath taking views over the 600 foot ravine. Hike pathways in the park down into the valley and back. This hike is a great opportunity for excellent photos.

Sunday, June 9, 2019 C 1 - Section 3 of 3 Allegany State Park FLT M1. Leader: Robert Chau. Moderate, 8.6 m. Leave Bradford at 8:30 a.m.from student union. Drive to parking area on PA Rt #346 access 1. Carpool to Coon Run Road access 3. Hike to Willis Creek over many small bridges to Willis Creek lean-to. Travel over switchbacks up to Park Trail 1, cross Wolf Run Creek on a 45’ bridge built by FLT, back into the woods and descend to the NYS boarder with PA. Continue to parking area passing the FLT sign.

C 2 - Morrison Trail Loop. Leader: Jon Bowen. Moderate, 5.8 m. Leave from Bradford at 9:00 to travel south on Rt #219 to #770 to #59 W. Parking on Rt #59 past Ranger Station on second left parking area. Hike south following gray arrows to trail branch, turn left and hike through ferns under a mature wooded canopy and mountain laurel back to parking area. View large rock formations and creek bed.

C 3 - Jakes Rocks Trail and Kinzua Dam NCT. Hike leader: Dee McCarthy. Easy, 4.0 m. Leave Bradford at 8:30 a.m., Drive south on Rt. #219 to Rt.#770 to Rt #59 to parking area. Hike through scenic old growth trees and large boulders. View Reservoir through the leaves on hike back to parking lot. After hike, drive further west on #59 to Morrison, turn left and go to dam. Parking lot is close to dam.

C 4 - Marilla Bridges to White Pine Trail to Marilla Overlook Trail. Hike leader: Kathy Boni. Easy to Moderate, 5.0 m. Meet on campus at 9:00 a.m. at student union and travel to parking area at Reservoir on Rt. #346. Hike around reservoir to White Pines Loop Trail to Marilla Bridge Trail and back to reservoir. View majestic old growth pine trees, mature forest, covered bridge and gazebo at the reservoir. Return out to parking area.

C 5 - Kayak/canoe paddle-Allegheny Reservoir Friends Boat Launch. Leader: Donna and Marty Ruszaj. Duration 2-3 hours Leave Bradford at 8:30, travel to Rt.#280 2.5m off I-#86 Coldspring, NY 14783. Join us for a morning paddle where the Allegheny River enters the reservoir. Conditions permitting, we will cross the reservoir and explore the western shoreline. We will briefly dock for lunch. Attendees must supply all equipment and PDF is required. A local outfitter can be contacted for equipment at https:www.alleghenyoutfitters.com/canoe-kayak-rentals/ A secure location is available to store kayaks when not in use. Indicate on your registration form that you need a key.

Foothills Trail Club www.foothillstrailclub.org 16 FOOTHILLS TRAIL CLUB Hike Rating HIKING SCHEDULE 1 - Leisurely pace or Nature walk A - Flat or very gently rolling terrain Mar/Apr 2019 2 - Moderate pace B - Moderate hilly terrain 3 - Brisk, steady pace C - Steep hills, scrambles possible 4 - Fast pace

Hiker’s Corner ➢ 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, 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 trails 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.

➢ There are hikes scheduled for many days in March and April. 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 Yahoo group, please call Kathy Foote (675-3989), Jeanne Moog (652-6190) or Roy Tocha (435-9674). They will send out a group email for you.

Bring lunch on all day hikes The weather may force cancellations or changes to an outing. If in doubt, check with the hike coordinator or watch for a Yahoo email. See the TALES for joining the Foothills Yahoo Group. Always check trail conditions before you hike at: www.ﬁngerlakestrail.org A good hiker leaves NO TRACES For further details visit www.foothillstrailclub.org FOOTHILLS TRAIL CLUB Hike Rating HIKING SCHEDULE 1 - Leisurely pace or Nature walk A - Flat or very gently rolling terrain Mar/Apr 2019 2 - Moderate pace B - Moderate hilly terrain 3 - Brisk, steady pace C - Steep hills, scrambles possible 4 - Fast pace

Saturday, Mar 2 9:30am 2B Conservation Trail, Map CT7 – Hike (5 mi) or Snowshoe (4 mi) MEET: at trailhead on Old Big Tree Road. If you are coming from Route 400: after passing through Wales Center, make a left turn onto East Blood Road and then a quick right turn onto Old Big Tree Road. Call DAVID WITTMANN 823-8156

Sunday, Mar 3 1:30pm 3 mi 2A Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve – Hike, Snowshoe or Cross-Country Ski MEET: in the parking lot on Honorine Drive, oﬀ of Como Park Boulevard. Type of activity will depend on the conditions. Rain will cancel hike. Call KATHY FOOTE 675-3989

Wednesday, Mar 6 6:30pm 3 mi 2A Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve – Hike, Snowshoe or Cross-Country Ski MEET: in the parking lot on Honorine Drive, oﬀ of Como Park Boulevard. Type of activity will depend on the conditions. Rain will cancel hike. Call GUS PHILLIPS 646-5034

Saturday, Mar 9 10am 5.8 mi 2B Hunters Creek Park MEET: in Hunters Creek Road parking lot. Call FRANK OCCHIUTO 651-9877

Sunday, Mar 10 10:30am 4-5 mi 2B Chestnut Ridge Park MEET: in casino parking lot. Hiking boots? Trax? Snowshoes? Hike trails to where the tornado hit last year, if feasible, or another trail. Call ROY TOCHA 435-9674 or [email protected]

Wednesday, Mar 13 6:30pm 3 mi 2A Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve – Hike, Snowshoe or Cross-Country Ski MEET: in the parking lot on Honorine Drive, oﬀ of Como Park Boulevard. Type of activity will depend on the conditions. Rain will cancel hike. Call GUS PHILLIPS 646-5034

Saturday, Mar 16 10am 6 mi 2B Hanging Bog Wildlife Management Area – Hike, Cross Country Ski or Snowshoe MEET: at the McDonald’s in Cuba, NY, at Route 305 and Interstate 86. Call NICK SCARANO 585-365-5807 if you plan on attending. No calls, no hike!

Sunday, Mar 17 1:30pm 3 mi 2A Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve – Hike, Snowshoe or Cross-Country Ski MEET: in the parking lot on Honorine Drive, oﬀ of Como Park Boulevard. Type of activity will depend on the conditions. Rain will cancel hike. Call KATHY FOOTE 675-3989

Wednesday, Mar 20 6:30pm 3 mi 2A Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve – Hike, Snowshoe or Cross-Country Ski MEET: in the parking lot on Honorine Drive, oﬀ of Como Park Boulevard. Type of activity will depend on the conditions. Rain will cancel hike. Call GUS PHILLIPS 646-5034

Saturday, Mar 23 10am 4 mi 2B Beaver Meadow Audubon Center MEET: in the parking lot at the road at 1610 Welch Road, North Java. Call BARB MACH 1-585-457-9892

Sunday, Mar 24 10:30am 4-5 mi 2B Chestnut Ridge Park MEET: in casino parking lot. Hiking boots? Trax? Snowshoes? Hike trails to where the tornado hit last year, if feasible, or another trail. Call ROY TOCHA 435-9674 or [email protected]

Monday, Mar 25 6:30pm Foothills Trail Club Board Meeting The meeting is held at the Julia Reinstein Library on Losson Road (between Borden and Union Roads). Please consider joining us. We always enjoy having members in attendance. If you do attend, please don’t hesitate to ask questions and speak up about the topics being discussed. We are very interested in your input.

Wednesday, Mar 27 6:30pm 3 mi 2A Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve – Hike, Snowshoe or Cross-Country Ski MEET: in the parking lot on Honorine Drive, oﬀ of Como Park Boulevard. Type of activity will depend on the conditions. Rain will cancel hike. Call GUS PHILLIPS 646-5034

Saturday, Mar 30 10am 8 mi 2B Allegany State Park – Willow Bay to Tuscarora Fire Tower MEET: at the McDonald’s in Salamanca. Call NICK SCARANO 585-365-5807 if you plan on attending. No calls, no hike!

Sunday, Mar 31 10:30am 4 mi 2A Lancaster Heritage Trail MEET: at the end of Walter Winter Drive parking lot. Take Central Avenue to Erie Street to Walter Winter Drive (by Avox). Call DEE McCARTHY 866-1233

Tuesday, Apr 2 10am 4 mi 1A Como Lake Park Saunter MEET: in ﬁrst shelter on the right from the Bowen Road entrance. Call FRANK OCCHIUTO 651-9877

Wednesday, Apr 3 6:30pm 3 mi 2A Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve – Hike, Snowshoe or Cross-Country Ski MEET: in the parking lot on Honorine Drive, oﬀ of Como Park Boulevard. Type of activity will depend on the conditions. Rain will cancel hike. Call GUS PHILLIPS 646-5034

Saturday, Apr 6 9am 5.6 mi 2B Hunters Creek Park MEET: in the Hunters Creek Road parking lot. Rain will cancel hike. Call LI LI 716-238-5476

Sunday, Apr 7 1:30pm 4 mi 2B Stiglmeier Park MEET: after entering the park at the entrance on Losson Road, turn right and go to the last parking lot (past the playground). Call KATHY FOOTE 675-3989

Tuesday, Apr 9 10am 2.5 mi 1A South Park Ring Road and Botanical Gardens Saunter in Memory of Jean Frank MEET: in Botanical Gardens parking lot. We will walk the Ring Road and then tour the Botanical Gardens Easter display (Admission is $10 or free for members). Optional: lunch after at Curly’s Grille. Call GAYLE SYTY 691-6750

Wednesday, Apr 10 6:30pm 3 mi 2A Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve – Hike, Snowshoe or Cross-Country Ski MEET: in the parking lot on Honorine Drive, oﬀ of Como Park Boulevard. Type of activity will depend on the conditions. Rain will cancel hike. Call GUS PHILLIPS 646-5034

Saturday, Apr 13 10:30am 4-5 mi 2B Chestnut Ridge Park MEET: in casino parking lot. Hiking boots? Trax? Snowshoes? Hike trails to where the tornado hit last year, if feasible, or another trail. Call ROY TOCHA 435-9674 or [email protected]

Sunday, Apr 14 1:30pm 6 mi 2A The Olmsted Parks – Cazenovia & South Park MEET: at St. John Evangelist Church parking lot at Seneca Street and Warren Spahn Way. We will walk through Caz Park, follow the parkways (Red Jacket and McKinley) to the Botanical Gardens, around South Park Lake and then back to Caz. Call KATHY FOOTE 675-3989

Tuesday, Apr 16 10am 4 mi 1A Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve Saunter MEET: in parking lot on Honorine Drive oﬀ of Como Park Blvd. Call LORI HARF 601-7535

Wednesday, Apr 17 6:30pm 3 mi 2A Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve – Hike, Snowshoe or Cross-Country Ski MEET: in the parking lot on Honorine Drive, oﬀ of Como Park Boulevard. Type of activity will depend on the conditions. Rain will cancel hike. Call GUS PHILLIPS 646-5034

Saturday, Apr 20 Trail Steward Meeting - for stewards & any members interested in maintaining the trail MEET: at the Hollow Willows restaurant on Savage Road at 9:30am. We will hike from Savage Road to Warner Gulf Road and back (about 4.5 miles). Lunch and meeting about noon. If you are not going on the hike, the Holland Willows opens at 11am so you can wait for the hikers return. Don will be available to sharpen any tools. Call DON BERGMAN 716-625-8746 ([email protected]) or JEANNE MOOG 716-662-6190 ([email protected] )

Sunday, Apr 21 - Easter

Tuesday, Apr 23 10am 4 mi 1A Broderick Park Saunter in Memory of Geri Ciprich MEET: in parking lot on West Ferry Street near Rich’s Products – Robert Rich Way. Call DONNA FLOOD 759-6442

Wednesday, Apr 24 6:30pm 3 mi 2A Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve – Hike, Snowshoe or Cross-Country Ski MEET: in the parking lot on Honorine Drive, oﬀ of Como Park Boulevard. Type of activity will depend on the conditions. Rain will cancel hike. Call GUS PHILLIPS 646-5034

Saturday, Apr 27 10am 3.5 mi 1A Billy Wilson Park MEET: in Dash’s plaza parking lot near Namaste Restaurant on Hopkins Road side. Call GAYLE SYTY 691-6750 also Saturday, Apr 27 Wally Wood Spring Hike – FLTC and Foothills Trail Club (Map M4) Celebrate the eﬀorts of Wally Wood to join the Conservation branch trail with the Finger Lakes main trail. Wally, along with FTC founding member Mable James, had the foresight to join the East-West FLT with the North-South CT. Call DONNA OR MARTY RUSZAJ 716-250-8340 or [email protected]

Meeting Place: at Cash Park on Bakerstand Road, just east of Rogers Road, Franklinville, NY 14737 (Google: 42.341689, -78.500347)

Meeting Times: Hike 1 (10 miles) – 9am – spot cars on Fancy Tract Road Hike 2 (3.8 miles) – 11am – spot cars on Phillips Road

Sunday, Apr 28 1:30pm 3 mi 2B Akron Falls County Park in Memory of Florence Rott MEET: at Cummings Lodge. Call JOE CHAYA 439-0062

Tuesday, Apr 30 10am 4 mi 1B Williamsville Escarpment to Glen Park Saunter MEET: at Wegmans bottle return area, Sheridan Drive and Essjay Road. Call GAYLE SYTY 691-6750