The Lookout FEBRUARY-MARCH 2015

Adirondack Mountain Club — Schenectady Chapter Dedicated to the preservation, protection and enjoyment of the Forest Preserve

http://www.adk-schenectady.org

Adirondack Mountain Club — Schenectady Chapter Board

ELECTED OFFICERS APPOINTED MEMBERS

CHAIR: CONSERVATION: Rich Vertigan Mal Provost 1804 Van Cortland St., Rotterdam, NY 12303 93 Kingsbury Road, Burnt Hills, NY 12027 381-9319 399-1565 [email protected] [email protected] LOOKOUT EDITOR: VICE-CHAIR: Nicole Weinstein Stan Stoklosa 904 Myrtle Avenue 8 Archer Drive, Clifton Park, NY 12065 Albany, NY 12208 383-3066 482-2594; [email protected] [email protected]; [email protected] MEMBERSHIP: VACANT SECRETARY: NORTHVILLE-PLACID : Sally Dewes Mary MacDonald [email protected] 27 Woodside Drive, Clifton Park, NY 12065 371-1293; [email protected] TREASURER: OUTINGS: Mike Brun Larry Woods 4001 Jockey St., Ballston Lake, NY 12019 1120 7th Avenue 399-1021 Watervliet NY 12189 [email protected] 810-7552; [email protected] PRINTING/MAILING: DIRECTOR: Karen McKenney Norm Kuchar [email protected] 60 Fredericks Road 518-399-6606 Glenville, NY 12302 PUBLICITY: 399-6243 Roy Keats [email protected] 1913 Baker Avenue

Schenectady, NY 12309 PROJECT COORDINATORS: 518-370-0399; [email protected]

Horst deLorenzi : 34 St. Judes Lane, Scotia, NY 12302 Stan Stoklosa 399-4615 8 Archer Drive, Clifton Park, NY 12065 [email protected] 383-3066; [email protected]

SILVER LAKE: Jacque McGinn Harold McCumber 79 Kenaware Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054 1074 Madison Avenue, Troy, NY 12180 438-0557 274-3960; [email protected] [email protected] WEB MASTER: Rich Vertigan 1804 Van Cortland St., Rotterdam, NY 12303 381-9319 [email protected] WHITEWATER: Ralph Pascale 50 Johnston Avenue Cohoes, NY 12047 235-1614 [email protected]

On the Schenectady Chapter hikers on No. 8 Mountain. Photo cover provided by Norm Kuchar.

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Whitewater class 6 The newsletter for the Schenectady Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club

Chapter Board seeks new board members The Schenectady Chapter of the guests to membership, inform- Project Coordinators perform Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) ing the Chapter Board and The duties as requested by the is seeking board members for the Lookout editor of new or rein- Chapter Chair, which generally positions of Membership Chair and stated members and maintain- includes taking on a project or Project Coordinator. Information ing a current mailing list. two during the course of a about the positions is below: Chapter year.  A Project Coordinator at- If interested, please contact  The Membership Chair has tends Chapter Board meetings Schenectady Chapter Chair Rich the responsibility for supplying and participates in decisions Vertigan at 518-381-9319 or verti- information on the ADK to pro- regarding general Chapter [email protected]. spective members, inviting Board and Main Club business.

Board appoints Trip leader workshop new Outings Chair is proposed for March The Schenectady Chapter ADK The Schenectady Chapter will be presenting a workshop for new, Board has appointed Larry Woods prospective and experienced Trip Leaders. The purpose of the work- of Watervliet its new Outings Chair, shop will be to provide a good basis for planning and leading all replacing co-Chairs Herb Terns and types of Chapter outings, not just hikes and whitewater. Gillian Scott. Formerly serving as Project Co- We will be using the recently updated, Schenectady ADK Trip ordinator and Whitewater co-chair, Leader's Guide. The text covers all stages, from trip preparation to Woods has extensive outdoor seeing that participants enjoy themselves and look forward to their knowledge and experience. next ADK outing. As Outings Chair, Woods will be responsible for attending Chapter Whether you are new to the outdoors or a seasoned veteran, this board meetings; organizing outings workshop will be very informative. It is not difficult to lead a suc- by securing volunteers to lead hikes, cessful ADK outing, it just takes the right preparation. trips, flat-water canoe trips, cross-country skiing and The workshop will take place in March. The exact date, time and snowshoe trips; collecting Trip Ta- location will be determined by group interest. les for The Lookout from completed trips; maintaining and growing a list Please contact Larry Woods if you would like to attend. (518) 810- of outings leaders; and reporting 7552or [email protected] any outings-related safety issues to the Chapter Chair, Board, and Main Club. Pa ge 2 The Lookout

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How do I sign up for a hike? For futher details or to sign up for a hike, call the trip leader. Try to call at least two days in advance, as leaders may cancel on the day before an outing if there is insufficient interest. Leaders reserve the right to refuse participants for any reason, including lack of experience and/or lack of physical fitness. All equipment and supplies are the sole responsibility of the trip participants.

What do I need to bring? The trip leader will let you know if any special equipment (crampons, snowshoes, etc.) will be needed. In general, you should always carry food, water, rain gear, map, compass, headlamp, first aid kit and extra clothing, including hat and gloves in case tem- peratures drop. Clothing for wet or cold weather should not be made of cotton — use a synthetic fleece or wool. If in doubt, ask the leader.

What if I don’t have snowshoes/crampons? The chapter has hi-tech snowshoes and one pair of universal fit crampons available for rental at $5/trip. Contact Stan Stoklosa at 383-3066 to arrange for pick up from his convenient location in Clifton Park. Gear is also available to rent at local retailers..

Should I reimburse drivers for gas? Yes! Each rider should pay their driver four to five cents per mile, depending on the current cost of gasoline. With gas at $2 per gallon, four cents per mile should be used and at $2.50 per gallon, five cents should be used ($3/gallon – six cents, etc).

The kind of hikes I’d like to do aren’t listed here — what can I do? Trip leaders may be willing to plan trips based on member suggestions. If there’s a specific trip you’d like to do, contact Larry Woods at 518- 810-7552 and let him know.

Wilderness First Aid Course The Schenectady Chapter Board agreed to provide partial tuition refund for outings leaders who take Wilderness First Aid courses. The program is modeled after the 46ers current program so people who are both 46ers and Schenectady trip leaders can reimbursement. For further information, call Larry Woods at 518-810-7552.

HIKE CLASSIFICATIONS

Distance Leader’s Pace Terrain Examples A+ 13 Miles or More 1. Fast A Very Difficult A+1A Most Difficult Trip A 8-12 Miles 2. Moderate B Strenuous B2C Moderate Trip B 5-8 Miles 3. Slow C Average C3D Easy Trip C Under 5 Miles D Easy

Saturday, Feb. 7 Saturday, Feb. 7 in Schenectady County - trail work, Class C2C East Branch of the Sacandaga Ski Trip, Class A2B Walt Hayes, 399-7482 Roy Keats 370-0399 or [email protected] The Long Path starts at the George Washington Bridge and will This is a classic ski trip going from the trailhead at Thirteenth end in Lake Placid when complete. There is need for side-cutting Lake to Route 8 near Bakers Mills. The trip has a couple of inter- on a local section of the Long Path. This outing will attempt to mediate downhills coming from Thirteenth Lake down to the fix that situation. I hope to greatly improve hikers’ enjoyment of Sacandaga Valley. After reaching the valley the trail generally this section of the Long Path. Clippers will be the tool of choice follows alongside the East Branch for a very scenic tour. Near to finish this work. Come enjoy an easy day in the woods with Route 8 there is a relatively steep ascent out of the valley fol- minimal driving. lowed by a steep descent to the parking lot. The trip is about 11 miles long. This is rated as an intermediate trip.

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Continued from Page 2 Friday, Feb. 20 Tues Feb. 10 TCT – Petersburgh Pass to Rte. 346, Petersburg, NY Windham High Peak & Burnt Knob; Class B2C Class B2B John Susko 383-1284 or [email protected] Mary MacDonald at [email protected] or 518- We’ll take the trail from the end of Big Hollow Road over Burnt 371-1293 Knob to the top of Windham. This is a longer and less frequently used approach to Windham; but, it provides several good views. This trip will require snowshoes and/or microspikes. The ridge is We will either return the same way or spot a car at Peck Road windy in winter. After initial climb from Petersburgh Pass up and do a through hike. The distance is 7 - 8 miles with greater toward the Snow Hole, we walk along the ridge and gradually than 1,500 feet of ascent. down to the terminus of the trail at Rte. 346. Wear (and bring more) warm clothing and bring lunch, water and snacks. About 8 Saturday, Feb. 14 miles. Road Distance: About an hour from the Capital District. Pharaoh Lake Ski Tour; Class A2C Roy Keats 370-0399 or [email protected] Saturday, Feb. 21 Ski Trip to Rock Lake; Class: Intermediate This ski starts at Beaver Pond Road just north of Brant Lake. The Mike Brun, 518-399-1021 or [email protected] trail has only one sustained uphill grade, but has enough ups and We will ski from Benson to Rock Lake. This is an intermediate downs to make things interesting. There is about 250 feet of ele- trip, about 7 miles roundtrip. The trail roughly follows the stream vation gain throughout the trip, so it will be mostly down on the valley, so it is mostly uphill going to the lake, which makes the way out. The view at the lake is quite nice especially if we can return trip easier and faster! continue out on the lake to get a good view of Pharaoh Mountain. The trip is 9 to 10 miles roundtrip if we include a mile of skiing Saturday, Feb. 21 on the lake for extra views. X-C Skiing, Charleston State Forest Class: Beginner/Intermediate Saturday, Feb. 14 Rich Vertigan, 381-9319 Hurricane Mt. Fire Tower; Class B2B Charleston State Forest is high in Montgomery County, less than Meeting time: 8 a.m. an hour from Schenectady, and gets a lot of snow. We'll do this Jonathan Lane 744-4594 or [email protected] as an afternoon trip. No serious hills, but probably not for early beginners. In the past, we've had to break trail on a few occa- Happy Valentine's Day! Whether you're working toward the Fire sions, but the most popular loop is usually broken. Total distance Tower Challenge or just looking for some awesome views, this 3-5 miles, depending on conditions and group. hike is for you. The strenuous climb will take us to views of Lake Champlain, many of the High Peaks, and the Green Mountains in Sunday, March 1 . Approximately 5-6 miles round-trip at a moderate pace. Taconic Crest Trail, Class B2B Rain will cancel. Leader will have a friendly canine companion. Mary MacDonald 371-1293 or mmacdon- Contact leader to sign up and to get meeting location. And wear [email protected] something festive to show your love for the outdoors! I am leading a hike/snowshoe on the Taconic Crest Trail from Tuesday, Feb. 17 Madden Road to Robinson Hollow. This will be a winter hike of Chase Lake, Class B2B approximately 6 to 7 miles. Come join the fun on this nearby trail Norm Kuchar, 399-6243 or with great views. Mary MacDonald 371-1293 or mmacdon- [email protected] [email protected] We’ll follow the DEC trail from the end of Pinnacle Rd., in the Town of Bleecker, then take the “old” trail to the former leant Thursday, March 5 site at the south end of Chase Lake. Assuming good ice condi- Moonrise hike on Beebe Hill, Class C2C tions, we’ll then snowshoe across the lake, taking in the great views of Pinnacle and going by a couple of rocky peninsulas be- Herb Terns, 372-8478 or fore reaching the new lean-to at the north end of the lake. After [email protected] lunch at the lean-to, we’ll return via the “new” trail. Snowshoes and winter clothing necessary. Distance is about 5.8 miles, with We’ll escape the mid-week “blahs” with a quick after-work hike a total elevation gain of about 400 ft. on Beebe Hill in Northern Columbia County. It’s just a one mile hike up to the lean-to. We’ll gather in the evening, hike to the Continued on Page 4

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Continued from Page 3 Wednesday, March 25 summit to take in the full moon and stars from the fire tower. 2 Wolf Creek Falls Preserve snowshoe, Class C2C miles roundtrip (in the dark, so wear/bring headlamps). Walt Hayes, 399-7482 An exploration (I have never been there) of this Mohawk Hud- Saturday, March 7 son Land Conservancy preserve in the Town of Knox (Albany Ski Trip to Hour Pond, Class B2C County). It will be about 2 to 3 miles at an easy pace. The pre- Roy Keats 370-0399 or [email protected] serve of 135 acres was opened in 2007. It contains streams, wa- terfalls, a wetland, and old stone walls. This ski starts at the end of Thirteenth Lake Road. It is about an 8-mile roundtrip. There are quite a few interesting ups and Saturday, March 28 downs with at least one stream crossing. The view of Bullhead Ausable No. 4, Class A2A Mountain from the pond should be excellent. If Thirteenth Lake Herb Terns, 372-8478 or is skiable, we might try doing a loop using the Hour Pond to [email protected] Peaked Mountain crossover trail with about the same mileage. This is considered an intermediate trip. I’m hoping to make this the first in a series of the numbered “Ausable” Mountains in the area north of Hurricane Mountain. Saturday, March 14 With some luck, we’ll do them all and then get some dinner at Climb Scarface Mountain – one of the Saranac 6; Class B2B the Ausable Inn! This will be a long and difficult bushwhack Roy Keats 370-0399 or [email protected] starting from near Hurricane Road outside Keene. Round trip will be roughly 10 miles with 6 miles off trail and over 2,000 This hike starts in Ray Brook and climbs about 1500 feet to the feet of gain. It’s the first weekend of spring but will likely be summit in 3.4 miles. The route is fairly flat for the first 2 miles more like winter where we’re headed. then climbs steadily for about a mile with some steep spots be- fore leveling off at the top. There are some nice views from a Saturday, March 28 ledge before the summit. The summit is not open, so icy winds Zim Smith Trail, B2C should not be a problem. Note: Snowshoes and crampons, or Ken & Nilde Marcinowski, 885-9400 or other traction devices, are expected to be needed. [email protected]

Saturday, March 21 This 7.5-mile trail runs from The Shenantaha Creek Park in Mal- LeVine Preserve; Class C2C ta, through Round Lake Village to Coons Crossing in Norm Kuchar, 399-6243 or Halfmoon. The trail is half paved and half gravel so special [email protected] equipment other than good shoes/boots, as well as appro- The LeVine Preserve, in the Town of Providence, Saratoga priate clothing, shouldn't be necessary, but weather conditions at County, is one of the nature preserves owned by the Saratoga the time may have to be considered. Plenty of water and snacks PLAN land trust. The 180-acre preserve was once the site of are definitely recommended and, if it's a nice spring day, we several farms and a town road, but the land has now reverted to may also include an optional picnic lunch upon return to the a forest covering the hills along Joby and Cadman Creeks, We’ll park where there are tables and restrooms. Please call or e-mail snowshoe on a network of trails recently laid out and built by by Thursday eve prior to the trip. Rain will cancel. volunteers, passing stone walls and cellar holes that serve as reminders of the former times. Snowshoes and winter clothing Saturday, April 4 necessary. Distance is about 3 miles, with a total elevation gain Ski Trip – Camp Santanoni;Class A2C of about 300 ft. Roy Keats 370-0399 or email [email protected]

Saturday, March 21 This is usually one of the last skis possible for the year. The Peekamoose & Table Mountains; Class A2B camp is an historic great camp with a lot of interesting buildings. John Susko 383-1284 or [email protected] This ski tour follows a road into Camp Santanoni. There is a Peekamoose & Table Mountains are the 11th and 10th highest gradual uphill from the parking lot to a high point of land after peaks in the Catskills. We’ll take the trail from Peekamoose which there is a nice downhill to the camp with occasional view Road which has good views along the way. The distance is of the high peaks. The trip length is about 10 miles roundtrip. greater than 10 miles with greater than 3,000 feet of ascent. At this time of year snowshoes, crampons, or other traction devices may be needed.

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Trip Tales

Whiteface Mountain Memorial Highway (Ski Tour) December 13, 2014 As we arrived in Wilmington to start our drive up to the Toll House, we had a spectacular view of the top of Whiteface in a clear blue sky. The forecast was for clouds, but we were not com- plaining. We skied up in approximately a half foot of new pow- der on top of a thin crust layer. There was a convenient snowmo- bile track left by the meteorologists during the week, so we could avoid heavy trail breaking. The sky stayed clear blue almost to the top. At the Lake Placid turn, some clouds were below us ob- scuring Lake Placid itself, but several of the High Peaks were showing above the white cloud tops. Once at the end of the road, we had a small snack and took a few more pictures before head- ing down. We did not climb the stairs to the top because it sound- ed like there were 3 foot drifts to wade through. The run down was chilly. Almost everyone had downhill goggles on. This was the most spectacular day that I have ever had for an ADK ski up Whiteface. The participants were Dave Geisinger, Marcia Han- son, Lois Leonard, Karen McKenney, Lorraine Plauth, Jeanne Photo by Roy Keats Quattrocchi, Marti Townley, and the leader (Roy Keats). Whiteface Fun. See Trip Tale to the left.

Long Path in Thatcher Park little spot surrounded by peaks. We found an old road that lead December 14, 2014 back to the hunting camps that make up the Santanoni Club. The A forecast of rain, sleet and snow forced a shift from road walking was easy and downhill and we got the best views of the scheduled date of this trip. As it was, we found 15” to 18” of the day from the road. Hikers were Jayne Bouder, John Susko, heavy, “mashed potatoes” snow on the top of the Helderberg Es- Tom Folks and the leader (Herb Terns.) carpment. We snowshoed a 4-mile loop from the Old Stage Road parking area (thankfully plowed out), using the Long Path (past Long Path in Schenectady County the nice view at High Point), the Fred Schroeder Memorial Trail, December 17, 2014 and finally the Perimeter Trail back to the starting point. The More snow than expected limited parking options. No parking deep snow, unbroken beyond High Point, made for some hard signs at Wolf Hollow entrances further limited parking op- going, while bent-over saplings and the snow-covered tree trunks tions. We did do the Wolf Hollow section by guessing where the and branches made it difficult to follow the trails. Nevertheless, approved parking might be. The round trip walk in Wolf Hollow the wintry woods were beautiful, and all said they enjoyed the with water flowing off the sides was beautiful. There was consid- hike. Snowshoers were Paul Dean, Marcia Hanson, Walt Hayes, erable tree damage from recent snow storms. We also did part of Mary MacDonald, and the leader (Norm Kuchar). This was the the Almy D. Coggeshall Plotterkill Preserve from the falls 100th trip that Norm has led for the Schenectady Chapter – a nice east and the western part of Ed Gifford's land on the route of the milestone, but no record in our outings-focused chapter! Long Path. The Plotterkill was roaring. There is need for sidecutting on this part of the Long Path. Charlie Beach, Norm Mount Andrew Kuchar, Mary MacDonald, Jim Spring, Rich Vertigan and the December 15, 2014 leader. (Walt Hayes) Four of us broke off the usual trail into Bradley Pond and bush- whacked sound toward Mount Andrew, part of a new state pur- chase. We snowshoed through old woods roads and got some tantalizing views of the Santanoni Range through the tree. We Go Paperless! took a break at the spot where the GPS told us we had found the summit, we wouldn’t have known it any other way. We kept on over the south side of Mount Andrew into an awesome field of Receive The Lookout via email! blowdown on the south side. One of us said the next part of the Contact Rich Vertigan for more information: route couldn’t possibly be worse than the ridge and they were wrong. We ran into a string of small cliffs that kept us on our toes [email protected] all the way down. We finally arrived at Lake Andrew, a pretty

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Whitewater

Winter, Spring Pool Sessions set in Cohoes

Sponsored by The Cohoes Community Center and the Schenectady Chapter of the ADK Every Tuesday, Jan. 6th – March 10, 2015 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. E-mail ahead and reserve a spot for the day that you plan to attend to ensure space is available. Space will be limited to 10 paddlers. If you reserve and then can- not make it please call to cancel, so that others may take your spot. [email protected]. You must provide your own equipment. Make sure your boats are clean – no leaves or debris in the Photo submitted. pool.

Boats enter the pool through the double doors on the $75 for all 10 sessions. Please pay the Community left side of the main entrance. Bring in your boat and Center directly. Email ahead and reserve a spot for the walk around the building to the main entrance to pay day: [email protected] or check in. This is an open pool session but ADK volunteer in- January 6 – March 10, 2015 it is $10 per session or structors are available to assist if requested in ad-

Welcome New Save the Date! Chapter Members!

Since Nov. 2014: James Franco ADK Main Club Mikayla Thomas Black Fly Affair Michael Josef Malachi Dotson Saturday, May 16, 2015 Melissa Bellew Randy and Donna Jennings Wolfert’s Roost Audrey and Claire Stulberger Country Club, Albany

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Board of Director’s Report

Highlights of the December meeting Lakes, Indian River and OK Slip Falls Tracts ac- quired in 2013. Environmental Advocacy: One amendment would allow mountain bike  Crude Oil Rail Shipment: ADK is continu- use on old access roads in the Essex Chain Lakes ing to address the dangers of rail shipment of Tract; this is generally supported by ADK. The highly flammable Bakken crude oil and the dense other amendment would allow the use of non- tar sand crude oil on rail lines that cross the Sara- natural materials (e.g., steel girders) for construc- nac, Boquet and Ausable Rivers and hug the west tion of a bridge to carry motorized (snowmobile) shore of Lake Champlain, bound for the Port of traffic over the Cedar River, a designated Scenic Albany. Comments have been filed with Federal River. regulators urging actions to mandate slower train ADK opposes this, since the bridge construc- speeds to prevent derailments; ban the use of cur- tion would not comply with the Wild, Scenic and rent DOT 111 tank cars and replace then with Recreational Rivers Act. As an alternative, ADK stronger cars; and require comprehensive oil spill suggested use of an alternate, existing route to response plans for high-hazard trains. connect Indian Lake and Newcomb.

In addition, ADK filed comments with DEC Operations: urging a much broader and more extensive look at  The Marie Lynch Haberl School Outreach all the potential environmental impacts before au- Program completed a very successful fall season, thorizing a proposal for receipt, storage, heating with elementary school students from Lake Plac- and transfer of heavy crude oil at the Port of Alba- id, Elizabethtown, Keene, Bloomingdale, Saranac ny. Lake and Plattsburgh visiting Heart Lake and climbing Mt. Jo to explore the natural world.  Protecting Sterling Forest State Park: ADK Julia Goren has been promoted to ADK Education strenuously opposed the proposal to site a large Director. Previously, Julia coordinated the very casino on land nearly surrounded by Sterling For- successful Summit Steward program, and she will est State Park, Orange County. In addition to also continue in that role. leading an e-mail campaign for messages of oppo- sition to the State Gaming Facilities Upcoming 2015 Events: Board and to Gov. Cuomo, ADK raised legal ob-  Black Fly Affair: May 16, at Wolfert’s Roost jections based on the Public Trust Doctrine, stat- Country Club, Albany ing that that legislative action by both New York  Spring Outing: none planned and New Jersey would be required before any  ididaride! bike tour: August 9 park land could be used for non-park purposes.  Fall Outing: October 3-5, based in Ker- Subsequently, on Dec. 17, the Orange County site honkson and sponsored by the Mid-Hudson Chap- was not one of the approved sites for a new casi- ter no.

 Master Plan for Essex Chain Lakes Tract: In — Norm Kuchar October and November, the Adirondack Park Agency held public meetings to discuss amend- ments to the master plan for the Essex Chain

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APA approves Woodworth Lake Subdivision

ment practice throughout the duration of Boy Ray Brook, NY - The Adirondack Park Agency Scout ownership. As a result, an extensive net- Board unanimously approved New York Land work of unimproved roads crisscrosses the site. and Lakes Development, LLC’s proposed subdi- vision project 2014-48 at its Board meeting to- day. The project is located in the towns of The approved project will allow the applicant to Bleecker and Johnstown in Fulton County. The create 24 building lots ranging in size from 3 to Agency Board authorized the plan to subdivide 145 acres. The construction of one single-family 1,119 acres of the former Woodworth Lake Boy dwelling will be allowed on each lot. The build- Scout Camp into 24 building lots and five com- ing location for each of these dwellings is specifi- monly held lots on carefully designed sites con- cally defined in the project plans. The final sites centrated adjacent to existing roads and infra- were selected after comprehensive natural re- structure. source analysis which included staff field- checking detailed topography maps, verifying wetland delineations and conducting soil tests. The Adirondack Park Agency staff conducted a The approved plans concentrate development ad- thorough review of New York Land and Lakes jacent to Woodworth Lake Road, maximize the Development LLC’s proposal starting in 2013. use of existing wood roads for driveways and Agency staff held pre-application meetings with avoid unnecessary impacts to natural resources. the applicant, conducted five site visits and held a public information meeting on Nov. 24, 2014 to receive public comment on the proposed project. Stringent environment protections are mandated As a result of staff review the applicant modified through the Agency’s permit for shoreline lots. plans reconfiguring or relocating 75 percent of All single-family dwellings must be set back 100 the proposed building locations to minimize im- feet from the mean high-water mark of Hines pacts to natural resources. In addition, the appli- Pond and Woodworth Lake. There will be very cant eliminated two lots after consultation with limited vegetative cutting allowed within 100 feet APA staff regarding potential impacts to wetlands of the ponds or within 35 feet of the edge of wet- and the presence of steep slopes. With these lands and streams. Access to Hines Pond will be changes, 1,070 acres, or over 95 percent, of the limited to foot paths from the private lots and on- project site will remain undeveloped open space ly one dock on the commonly held lot. No motor governed by Forestry and Habitat Management boats will be allowed on Hines Pond. Lake access Plans prepared by a professional forester. from the private lots on Woodworth Lake will be limited to foot paths leading to docks and, where necessary, a boardwalk not to exceed 100 square The project site is the former Woodworth Lake feet in size. The permit also thoroughly addresses Boy Scout Camp which opened in 1949 and on-site wastewater, storm water management, closed in 2013. The site includes existing struc- visual impacts and controlling the spread of inva- tures such as a dining hall, cabins and related in- sive species frastructure including powerlines along Wood- worth Lake Road and a 180-foot cellular tower. During peak operations, the Boy Scouts ran five to eight week summer camps which were attend- ed by 100-150 scouts plus staff. Significant por- tions of the property were under forest manage-

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CHAPTER BOARD MEETINGS: Are held regularly on the second Tuesday of the month. No meetings are held in July or August. Any concerns members have may be expressed to any board member listed on the inside front cover, or attend the meetings which are open to the membership. Call a board member for date, time & directions. CHAPTER DISCLAIMER: People who attend outings are reminded that such activities entail a certain degree of danger; and persons participating do so at their own risk. This disclaimer is for both whitewater and regular outings of the chapter. SCHENECTADY CHAPTER PATCH: This lovely patch (shown at right) can be pur- chased by mailing a check (payable to Schenectady Chapter ADK) to Rich Vertigan, 1804 Van Cortland St., Rotterdam, NY 12203. The cost is $3 per patch, which includes the mailing cost. TRIP LEADERS: If you do not want your trip listed in the local newspapers, call Publicity Chair Roy Keats at 518-370-0399, or [email protected]. This newsletter goes out over the Internet. EQUIPMENT RENTAL: The chapter has hi-tech snowshoes and one pair of universal fit crampons available to rent at $5/trip. Call Stan Stoklosa at 383-3066 to arrange for pick-up. WEB SITE: http://www.adk-schenectady.org — All of the latest information will be posted on the Web, i.e. any changes or corrections. Please review our website and related Internet resources Acceptable Use Policy. CHANGE OF ADDRESS: If you move, you must inform the ADK in order to continue receiving The Lookout. The Look- out is sent via bulk mail, which the Postal Service will not forward. Send changes of address to Chapter chair Rich Vertigan, 1804 Van Cortland St., Rotterdam, NY 12203 to insure uninterrupted delivery.

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