“Younger Members” Allegheny State Park Bear Caves Hike

Allegheny State Park

A day trip out to Allegheny State Park to hike the moderate Bear Caves trail. The trail is 4.3 miles out and back with some cool caves and nature scenes. We will plan on carpooling out (details to come once we know where folks are located) at 10 AM, so be prepared by packing lots […]

West Rim Trail, PA – Backpacking Trip

West Rim Trail, PA

This is a 2 night, 3 day backpacking event organized by the Niagara Frontier Chapter of the ADK Club. The West Rim Trail is normally hiked as a one-way trail, approximately 31 miles (approximately 10 miles per day) long, and is considered moderately strenuous due to the elevation changes required to hike the trail. Prior […]

Paddle, Woods Creek, Grand Island

Meet at 9am at the new kayak roller launch in Buckhorn Is. State Park on East-West Park Rd., Grand Island. Plastic boats recommended for roller launches. Launch from roller dock, or muddy shoreline across the road. Woods Creek is a stillwater trip with natural shorelines that pass by several homes upstream. Marsh animals may be […]

Paddle, Lower Niagara River – Lewiston to Youngstown

(A-B easy moving water) Meet at Lewiston Docks (near the end of Center St.) at 9 to unload boats and begin vehicle shuttle. This popular 5 mile gorge trip takes about 2 hours, ending at the Youngstown Public Dock - Water St. ramp. Afterwards, we'll head back to Lewiston for lunch at The Silo restaurant. […]

Paddle the Erie Canal and Canal Fest of the Tonawandas

Meet at the Sweeney St. (at Niagara St.) roller launch in North Tonawanda for a 6pm launch. (Paddlers without poly boats may also launch earlier 1/2 mile farther down Sweeney St. by Service Dr.). We will paddle down the canal to CANAL FEST, then up Ellicott Creek. Canal Fest takes place this year July 16-23. […]

Hike, Hunter’s Creek County Park & Mossy Point (B)

Contact Lynn & Doug Kenney to sign up. Enjoy a hike through the hilly terrain surrounding Hunter’s Creek. The hike will include the new Mossy Point trail on adjacent land purchased by the WNY Land Conservancy. We will stop occasionally to identify wildflowers and trees during the 4 hour hike. Bring a bag lunch and […]

Hike, Chestnut Ridge

BERT AND ERNIE PART DEUX "Good evening Mr. and Ms. America, and all the ships at sea” Bert & Ernie here, from the ADK Niagara Adventure team. We are pleased to announce a new shindig for all to enjoy! Date & Time: Monday, August 7, 2023, 6:00 PM Location: Ed Kasperek’s Lean-to 6606 Chestnut Ridge […]

Paddle, Outer Harbor

Meet at the South entrance to Gallagher Beach on Fehrmann Blvd for a 9AM launch, where we will head out to paddle along the breakwall. Wearing a proper fitted and fastened PFD w/whistle is required. RSVP in case of needed changes. Bob & Patti Van Hise, [email protected] Watch our ADK-NFC Facebook page for updates.  

Bike, Outer Harbor

Join us  at 6 pm for a leisurely bike ride along the Outer Harbor.  We’ll meet at Charlie’s Boatyard, ride down to the Union Ship Canal, then back along the Wellness Trail to enjoy beautiful views of the waterfront. We’ll stop for a bit at Wilkeson Pointe before peddling on to the lighthouse, then back […]

“Younger Members” Summer High Peaks Weekend Outing

Adirondack Loj

This younger members outings will be an extended weekend trip to the ADK High Peak region. We will drive up Friday 8/25 in the afternoon to set up before dark, have 2 full days to play, and drive back Monday, 8/28 in the morning. There are 2 campsites booked at the ADK Loj campground, where […]

Paddle, Buffalo River

Meet at Mutual Riverfront Park on Hamburg St. at Smith St. for a 9AM launch. Plastic kayaks are recommended for this roller launch. Paddle through the impressive urban corridor past towering grain elevators and the SS Columbia, the century old 200 ft. predecessor to the Canadiana. Wearing a proper fitted and fastened PFD w/whistle is […]

Labor Day Paddle

Lower Niagara River - Lewiston to Fort Niagara (A-B easy moving water) Meet early at Lewiston Docks (near the end of Center St.) at 8AM to unload boats ($4 launch fee) and begin vehicle shuttle to Fort Niagara (early enough to avoid entrance fee). This popular 6+ mile gorge trip takes 2+ hours, ending at […]