What we’re about
What we’re about
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.
Upcoming events (4)
See all- Keuka Outlet Trail Bike RideNeeds location
Join us for a 14-mile out-and-back ride from the Dresden Trailhead. The trail consists of all types of surfaces, mostly crushed stone surface, but some washed out rocky areas and some paved areas. It’s a gentle uphill on the way out and downhill on the way back (mostly). For maps and more info on the trail follow this link (www.keukaoutlettrail.org). Trailhead is at 100 Seneca Street on the south side of road in Dresden (42.681182, -76.958650). We'll meet at 9:45 AM and wheels start rolling at 10:00 AM. Please wear your helmet, dress for the weather and bring water and a snack. You must read and sign the “club’s release of liability form” which I will have at the parking lot. If you are not an ADK-GVC member, you can only participate in one bicycle ride each year. Contact Dave Nichols at dnnichols@gmail.com with any questions.
- Introduction to Backpacking, 3-Day Backpack on the Northville-Placid TrailNeeds location
This trip is intended for individuals who are either new to backpacking or have very limited backpacking experience, and who would like to gain backpacking experience and skills before venturing out on their own. This 3-day/2-nite trip will be on the section of the Northville-Placid Trail (NPT) that runs from Upper Benson (located approx. 5 miles west of Northville, NY) to Whitehouse (located approx. 7 miles southeast of Piseco, NY) through the rolling hills of the Silver Lake Wilderness Area in the southern Adirondacks. Anticipated distances backpacked each day will be approximately 7.0, 11.5 and 3.2 miles, for a total trip length of 21.7 miles. The maximum climbing elevation on any given day will be no more than approximately 800’. The plan is to camp at a wilderness campsite the first nite and camp at a lean-to the second nite, but that could change depending on actual field conditions. The trip will be limited to a maximum of 6 participants. All participants will be required to attend a pre-trip planning meeting (date/time tbd) to review gear and expectations. Participants are expected to have their own gear (backpack, tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, clothing/boots/rain gear, food, etc.; however stoves can be shared). Participants need to be able to carry their own fully loaded backpack over the course of the 3 days. We will be carpooling from Rochester via. several vehicles, and will spot a vehicle(s) at Whitehouse; travel expenses will be shared equally among the group. We will leave Rochester early Friday morning, and should return to Rochester on Sunday by late afternoon. Dogs are not allowed on this trip. All participants will be required to sign ADK’s Release of Liability Form, which will be available to sign at the trailhead. As stated above this trip is intended for individuals either new to backpacking or with very limited backpacking experience; if you are an experienced backpacker and are interested in participating you can sign-up to be put on a waiting list and may be able to participate depending on interest. The deadline to sign-up is July 13th. If interested in participating and to learn more, contact Reinhard Gsellmeier at GSELLKR52@gmail.com.
