Triple Cities Hiking Club
(Binghamton / Johnson City / Endicott, NY)
Hiking the Greater Binghamton, NY Area and Beyond Since 1947
The hike calendar is updated quarterly with new hikes. It is currently "finalized" through the end of September 2024.
July through September hikes are in the process of being added to the calendar.
Driving and/or hiking conditions can sometimes be unpredictable and it may be necessary for the Hike Leader to alter hike plans. In the event of questionable conditions, prior to leaving home, please be sure to check your email for a TCHC Google group announcement,
and/or contact the Hike Leader for current hike status information.
(Click HERE for definition of terms used in the TCHC Hike Calendar)
!!! SPECIAL UPCOMING EVENTS !!!
THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2024 @ 6:35 PM
The TCHC, along with other local outdoor recreation clubs, is going to a
BINGHAMTON RUMBLE PONIES baseball game
Tickets are $10...please CLICK HERE for details and payment information.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2024
TCHC PICNIC DINNER
Greene Lions Picnic Pavilion, Greene NY
with multiple hike options prior to the picnic.
Please CLICK HERE for details and payment information
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Visit "TCHC" on Facebook !
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New / Renewal MEMBERSHIPS ($5 per year per Household, Jan 1 to Dec 31 / $50 lifetime available for those 50 and older)
PATCHES and STICKERS ($2 per patch / $2 per adhesive-backed stickers)
T-SHIRTS, HATS, JACKETS
SPECIAL EVENTS such as DINNER Meetings or WEEKEND TRIPS
Printable Membership Form for Payment by mail:
New / Renewal MEMBERSHIPS ($5 per year per Household, Jan 1 to Dec 31 / $50 lifetime available for those 50 and older)
TCHC Patches and Stickers -- $2 per patch / $2 per adhesive-backed stickers
Please mail order form and payment to -- TCHC, PO Box 22, Johnson City, NY 13790
Questions about your TCHC membership status ?
Has your email or mailing address / phone number changed recently ?
Please send e-mail to: CONTACT@triplecitieshikingclub.org
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12 different hikes / over 40 miles of hiking in various Broome County
State Parks, County Parks, Town Parks, and Nature Preserves
View the WBNG-TV "Around the Tiers" show as newscaster Julia Laude works on completing her Broome County Hiking Challenge !
EARN THE PATCH !!!
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View photos and videos from many of our hikes
Instructions for Adding YOUR photos to the albums !
Special 'Nature Videos' produced by the Waterman Education Center
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Welcome / Information for New Hikers, including a description of our types of hikes !
Hiker Guidelines
Carpooling locations (if stated in hike calendar entry) and directions
Info on local hiking and X-Country Skiing and more !
"Recreational Trails of Broome and Tioga Counties", 2nd edition, 2002, a guidebook by Club Member Don Powell
Finger Lakes Trail and How to Order FLT maps
Cross Country ski areas
Other topics:
Hiker Safety
Leave No Trace
TCHC Cookbook of Recipes
Lists of local, regional, and national "hiking" organizations
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The TCHC is a proud member of these fine organizations, and we invite you to please consider
taking out your own 'individual' memberships with them:
The FLT runs 585 miles across NY's southern tier, from Allegany State Park to Slide Mtn in the Catskills. The TCHC is proud to maintains over 30 miles of this trail on FLT Maps M24-M26, from Bowman Lake State Park to Bainbridge, NY in eastern Chenango County.
While on the FLT website, be sure to visit the FLT's Interactive Map and "Trail Conditions" notices.
The Waterman Center is located in Apalachin, NY and managers multiple natural areas in Tioga and Broome Counties
Salt Springs State Park is located near Montrose, Pa
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Hiker Sign-in Sheet / Liability Waiver -- Use at the hike meeting place for each participant to sign in.
Hike Leader / Co-leader Guidelines -- All hike leaders should read and review periodically.
To sign up to lead a hike:
FIRST -- Select and reserve your date / destination using the Reservation Spreadsheet
SECOND -- Submit your hike information and details using the Google Form to Submit Your Hike Details for Calendar
Forms and Info
Spreadsheet for tracking hours / logging trail issues
FLT Limited Use Volunteer Application
DEC Trail Maintainer Registration Form (for trail stewards)
DEC Trail Maintainer Registration Form (for people temporarily helping out)
Who to Contact for DEC-Related Issues
Collection of past Hike Schedules - 1947 to the present
Archived Dinner Meeting reservation flyers
Board and Dinner meeting minutes, including Treasurer reports
Dinner Meeting Guidelines for dinner committee
Constitution / ByLaws
TCHC History as told in a 1976 Club Newsletter by founder Fessy Washburn
See what the July / Aug 2019 Backpacker Magazine has to say about the TCHC !
Triple Cities Hiking Club presents 2023 ‘First Day' Hikes (WBNG - TV), 12/29/22
About Us:
TCHC Mailing Address: PO Box 22, Johnson City, NY 13790
