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This group is operated by Adirondack Mountain Club, Inc. (5/5/2024).
ADK - Genessee Valley (ADK-GVC) is a chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club and welcomes members from all areas of Central and Western New York.
All across New York State, members of the Adirondack Mountain Club work together to conserve natural places, help others discover nature, and get outdoors to play. The Genesee Valley Chapter welcomes members throughout the Rochester metropolitan area and the surrounding five-county area of upstate New York.
Our club has over 1,500 members and is active in local conservation efforts, trail maintenance, and hosts many outings including hiking, bicycling, paddling and our Annual Outdoor Expo. We meet monthly on the second Wednesday from September through May. Our meetings include an educational session and main program featuring local conservationists, naturalists, adventurers, and leaders.
Membership in the Adirondack Mountain Club is not required but encouraged. To join, visit https://adk.org/product/membership/. Be sure to select "Genesee Valley" as your Chapter.
For our hikes, all registrants will be placed on the waitlist and screened for recent experience. All participants will be required to sign a standard liability waiver at the trailhead or meeting place. Preference is given to ADK members.
ADK-GV is regulated by and subject to the Articles of Incorporation and By-laws of the Adirondack Mountain Club, Inc., and organized under Section (501) c (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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Tuesday Hike (Hybrid)-Genesee Valley Greenway Trail From Canawaugus Park
Canawaugus Park, Rochester St, Scottsville, ny, USNote - This hike is cross-posted from the ADK-GVC Event Calendar: https://adk-gvc.org/calendar/
Two-hour hybrid hike split between a 40-minute hike at a slower pace north on the Genesee Valley Greenway Trail and looping back to the cars, then a 70-minute moderate section at a faster pace south on the Genesee Valley Greenway Trail for for the rest of the 2-hour hike. Meet 9:45am in the Canawaugus Park parking lot (43.01824, -77.74769) on Scottsville Rd/Rochester St just south of Scottsville for a 10:00am hike start. Please dress for the weather, wear boots or trail shoes with good traction, bring some water to drink, and with the warming weather, some tick repellent. Contact Jim Bishop at adk.gvc.trpldr@gmail.com with any questions. Dogs are not allowed on this hike.
Our hybrid hike consists of 2 hikes that allow us to drop off hikers who prefer a 40-minute to 1-hour easier hike at a slower pace with less elevation change, then continue with the 2nd hike for the rest of the 2 hours at a faster pace with some short climbs. This allows all of us to keep hiking together, when some of our old and new friends need to shorten their hike or some are just starting back hiking after a time off or recovering from surgery.
New to ADK? Come join us for a couple of outings, and if you like what you see, become a member to support responsible outdoor recreation and enjoy all the benefits of membership! Here's the link to apply for membership: members.adk.org…
You must read and sign the “club’s release of liability form” which will be available at the parking lot.
NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENT without signing a LIABILITY RELEASE FORM.When Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 9:45am – 12pm
Where 43.01824, -77.74769
Hosted By Genesee Valley Chapter
Region Genesee Valley Region
Activity Category Hiking
Trip rating C
Leader Jim Bishop
Leader Email adk.gvc.trpldr@gmail.com
Mileage 4
Elevation Gain N/A
Nearest Emergency Medical Facility Strong Memorial Hospital: 601 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14642
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Rochester General Hospital: 1425 Portland Ave, Rochester, NY, 146212 attendees
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