**Date : Monday, July 7, 2025**
**Time: 9:00 am**

**Location: Wilmington, NY @ Whiteface Mountain**

**Parking: Pulling into the Whiteface Ski Area, bear right at the base lodge. Quickly bear to the left into the parking lot with the small booth in it.**

**Bathrooms: Available in the base lodge**

**Distance: \~ 1.5 miles RT**

**Approx duration: 1.5-2 hours**

**Elevation gain: 450 ’**

**Difficulty: Easy**

**Description: “Stag Brook Falls is an excellent hike along a brook with numerous waterfalls and cascades. Picnic benches, nature signs, and swimming are available along the way.”**
**Dress for the weather. Sturdy shoes and trekking poles recommended. Bring water. Consider wearing a bathing suit under your clothes and bringing a towel, in case you decide to cool off in some of the waterfalls and pools. Bring a snack and water.**

**More information: [https://www.whitefaceregion.com/wonders-of-wilmington/hiking](https://www.whitefaceregion.com/wonders-of-wilmington/hiking)**
**[https://www.whitefaceregion.com/hiking/stag-brook-falls](https://www.whitefaceregion.com/hiking/stag-brook-falls)**

LOJ chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club

Charlotte Glassen

Stag Brook Falls

Whiteface Mountain

**Date : Friday, July 18, 2025**
**Time: 9:00 am**
**Location: Wilmington, NY @ Whiteface Mountain**

**Primary trailhead: “From the main intersection in Wilmington, where Route 86 meets The Whiteface Memorial Highway, follow the Wilmington Memorial Highway for 2.9 miles to Franklin Falls Rd on the right and follow Franklin Falls Rd for 0.6 miles to the trailhead on the right for Copper Kiln Pond. Be sure not to take the left to the toll gate for Whiteface Mountain.”**

**Distance: 5.4 miles RT**
**Approx duration: 3.5 hours**
**Elevation gain: 650’**
**Difficulty: Easy**

**Description: “ The trail starts out on a flat course before gaining elevation and becoming somewhat wet. This route can be wet during the rainy season as it climbs to a height of land. From the top of the pass, the trail descends along a steady course to the shore of Copper Kiln Pond.” Due to beaver activity the trail might be flooded; “be prepared. The trail then follows along the shore to the lean-to and camping area.”**

**Dress for the weather. Sturdy shoes recommended. Bring a snack and water.**

**More information: [https://www.whitefaceregion.com/wonders-of-wilmington/hiking](https://www.whitefaceregion.com/wonders-of-wilmington/hiking)**
**[https://www.whitefaceregion.com/hiking/cooper-kiln-pond](https://www.whitefaceregion.com/hiking/cooper-kiln-pond)**

Cooper Kiln Pond

Where : paddle on lake Champlain from the Peru boat launch to Valcor island and optional hike around the island
Location: lake Champlain NY
Parking: Ample free parking at the Peru NY boat launch
Distance: 1 mi paddle to the island and option to hike either .2mi round trip to lighthouse or 6.4 mi perimeter loop trail
Approx duration: 30 min paddle each way and 20min to 2 ½ hrs. hike option
Elevation gain: 364 ft for the perimeter trail
Difficulty: easy
We will meet and paddle together from the boat launch to the shallow sandy beach in the south inlet. You can choose to walk to the old lighthouse and back or continue on the perimeter trail /just swim and socialize at the island beach or explore the island the choice is yours. Bring your lunch and non-alcoholic refreshments. This outing will be weather dependent and if cancelled due to weather it will be rescheduled for the next fair-weather day. If you plan to hike, please bring long pants and closed toed shoes as some sections of the trails can be muddy and over grown. Poison ivy is also a possibility. One of the leaders will be paddling an Adirondack guide boat and can carry a limited amount of group gear. we currently have 2 loaner kayaks that can be delivered to the boat launch. everyone must have uscg approved life jacket.
Boat launch ***Latitude***: 44.618989 ***Longitude***: -73.443742 ( you can also get the google map directions from the alltrails web site)
More information:
[https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/valcour-island-north-and-south-perimeter-trail-loop](https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/valcour-island-north-and-south-perimeter-trail-loop)

christina divalerio

Paul

2nd annual Paddle to Valcour island and optional loop trail hike

The chapter has its annual picnic / meeting at the ADK LOJ on the shores of heart lake in lake placid NY. Come and meet your chapter leadership, get informed on the latest chapter news, swap stories of your adventures or just meet your fellow members and like minded individuals. Rooms, lean-tos, yurts, and campsites available at the LOJ for those that wish to spend the night/weekend. contact the LOJ to make a reservation. The picnic/meeting is free and all chapter members and those interested in joining our chapter. we will be enjoying a hike the day of the meeting . This will be posted separately. We will be sending out a reminder to our members 2 weeks before the picnic. we look forward to seeing you there.

LOJ chapter annual meeting and picnic

**Date : Friday, August 15, 2025**
**Time: 9:00 am**
**Location: Wilmington, NY**

**Parking: Reservoir parking lot: From the four-way stop sign in Wilmington, take Whiteface Mountain Road toward the Toll Road. Go 0.6 miles to Reservoir Road on the left. Drive to the end and park.**

**Distance: 2.4 miles RT**
**Approx. duration: 3+ hours**
**Elevation gain: 1,000’**
**Difficulty: Moderately difficult**

**Description: [Marble Mountain](https://www.whitefaceregion.com/hiking/marble-mountain) is challenging, but is a "short" 2.4-miles round trip hike….It does have some challenging aspects, including a steep ascent…, but the reward is worth it.”**

**Dress for the weather. Sturdy shoes and trekking poles recommended. Bring a snack/lunch and water.**

**More information: [https://www.whitefaceregion.com/wonders-of-wilmington/hiking](https://www.whitefaceregion.com/wonders-of-wilmington/hiking)**
**[https://www.whitefaceregion.com/hiking/marble-mountain](https://www.whitefaceregion.com/hiking/marble-mountain)**

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