About us
This group is operated by the Adirondack Mtn. Club - Albany-Schenectady Chapter (4/12/2023).
We are a very active local group dedicated to conservation, advocacy, recreation, education and stewardship of New York's wilderness areas. We sponsor a wide range of outdoor activities ranging from hiking, backpacking, padding, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing to educational programs, monthly meetings and social events for people who love the outdoors. We also support efforts to protect and preserve New York's wilderness areas. Be sure to check out our extensive listing of scheduled outings at:
Albany Chapter Outings and Activities
Upcoming events
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ADK Evening Paddle Waterford Boat Launch
Waterford Battery Boat Launch, First Street, Waterford, NY, USWaterford Boat Launch Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Be on the water BEFORE 4:30pm.Plan to arrive at least 15-30 minutes ahead of launch time. We begin paddling promptly at 4:30pm.
In Waterford, turn from Broad St. south onto First St. and drive to the boat launch at its end. Or you can launch from Lansingburgh at the end of 123rd St. off of Second Ave./Rt.4 and meet the rest of the group on the Waterford side.
We will paddle upstream on the Hudson to Campbell Island or explore the shores and waterfalls of Peebles Island.
Please sign up at auntmayor@aol.com by noon on the day of the paddle and give your cell phone number for last minute changes, which will be announced via text if conditions change.
You must wear a securely fastened PFD, and have a white light and whistle (required!). NO cotton clothing.See General Paddling info for evening paddling trips.. "Participant Responsibilities - Albany Chapter ADK" albany.adk.org…
Plan on joining us for the PCM (Paddlers Committee Meeting, all attendees are automatically members of the "Committee") after the outing. We will have a Picnic PCM (BYOEverthing - snack, beverage, chair, ... ) after the paddle at the launch site.
Robbie Orlando and Ellen Luchsinger1 attendee
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