+geozek Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Hello, Are there any groups in the Western NY area. I go hiking and/or camping often. I'm new to geocaching. I don't plan on doing much around town, but I got hooked when I buddy introduced me during a trip to a local state park. I'd to do more of these related to good hiking and camping spots. -Raymond Quote Link to comment
vtmtnman Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Hmmm,western NY,can't help ya bud.However I do know a few good ones in eastern New York and western Vermont that I'm going to give a shot at some point. Try posting in the northeast regional forum.The folks over there can help as well. Quote Link to comment
ATMouse Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Where in WNYS? It's a big ole area. Quote Link to comment
+RussellM Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 You can't beat the Adirondacks Quote Link to comment
ATMouse Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 You can't beat the Adirondacks Lovely area, but not Western New York. Zoar Valley is a very cool area. The North Country Trail aka Finger Lakes Trail cuts through much of Western New York. High Tor in the Finger Lakes is great (a part of the NC Trail goes thru that). Allegany State Park is very scenic and has lots of trails. My impression is that this poster is looking for a group to go with. I know the ADK has an active club in Rochester. Or are they looking for a Geocaching club? There are groups in Rochester and Buffalo who have regular meetings and coffee get-togethers. The group in the Town of Boston has things going on all the time it seems like. Quote Link to comment
Ferreter5 Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 (edited) Here are a couple of suggestions for hiking groups around the Rochester area who do group hikes: Genesee Valley Chapter Victor Hiking Trails, Victor, N.Y. Ferreter5 Edited June 4, 2007 by Ferreter5 Quote Link to comment
+nfa Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Northern New York Geocachers (NNYGeo) Certified as the best hiking, camping, paddling, biking, skiing, geocaching, and napping in the great state of New York!!! Jamie - NFA Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 You can't beat the Adirondacks But I just did last Sunday! Quote Link to comment
+belair56 Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Don't forget the Catskills. Quote Link to comment
+gwendy Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Letchworth State Park is a great option. Lots of caches there. Quote Link to comment
+DallasMcDanger Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I live in Kenmore and am hiking every trail in Allegany State Park this summer. Lots of caches and the trails are very interesting (minus Summit area trails, they're more for cross country skiing). I also have an access pass due to veteran status, so it's cheap or free to go. They have some neat touristy areas too...Thunder Rocks, the "Bear Caves", beaver dams and guided nature walks to teach you about the area. Letchworth is a good time. Our first day trip over there, we found ourselves hiking over a railroad bridge, only for a train to come while we were 3/4 over it. Train slowed down and we hopped on the outside to travel a bit faster. We had a scare when a friend down below texted "cops" to me. Turned out he was just there to keep people out of the water. Brings me to my next point about Letchworth...there are a TON of rules. To the point where you have to go off the beaten trail to have excitement. IE: no swimming, silly quarter-operated binocular points... definitely not a good time unless you want to risk a wrist-slap from park police. When you find a great vista overlook but it's flooded with people, beer, dogs, fee-binoculars...you definitely want to get away from the touristy areas. It's not hard...most people there won't walk 15 minutes from their car. The real fun in Letchworth is to be had by looking for great locations where you say "hey..let's go THERE" and finding your way over there sans trail. We spent an afternoon hiking down a valley on and off the trail to get down to a "rock beach" to rest...do a little swimming...walking up the other side and just exploring. Definitely want to bring a map, compass and GPS if you have one. Quote Link to comment
+belair56 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I have 4 Hiking books in various parts of NY, they are 50 hikes in Central NY, 50 hikes in Western NY, 50 hikes in the Adirondacks, State Parks and Campgrounds in Northern New York, these were printed in the 90's, If anyone wants them pay the shipping and their yours. Quote Link to comment
+belair56 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Would the person who E-mailed me about the books, PM me I have the shipping info, and need your address. Quote Link to comment
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