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Trail Stewards Needed - Southern Tier Area (contact us for more info)
HIKE RATING GUIDE
Pets are not allowed on hikes
1 - Leisurely pace or nature walk
2 - Moderate pace
3 - Brisk, steady pace
4 - Fast pace
A - Flat or gently rolling terrain
B – Steps/stairs, moderate hills
C – Fairly steep steps/stairs, hills or ravines
D – Steep hills, scrambles possible
See the bottom of this page for additional important Hiker information
Bring lunch on all day hikes
The weather may force cancellations or changes to an outing.
If in doubt, please check the calendar on this page before you leave.
Members will receive a Google email with the latest updates.
Always check trail conditions before you hike at:
Members: Refer to your Tales newsletter or the Google group email for hiking leader and contact information
6/30/2026 10:00 AM 3-4mi 1A
Amherst Canalway Saunter
MEET: 3755 Tonawanda Creek rd. in Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village parking lot. Lunch after at Uncle G’s.
7/4/2026
Members watch for email regarding possible hike
7/5/2026
Members watch for email regarding possible hike
7/6/2026 9:00 AM 4mi 2B
Franklin Gulf Park
MEET at Franklin Gulf Park in School St. parking lot. Bring lunch and a chair
7/7/2026 10:00 AM 3-4mi 1A
Erie Basin Marina to Canalside Saunter
MEET near old Hatch restaurant/bathrooms. Optional bring lunch/chair to enjoy after hike.
7/11/2026 9:00 AM 6mi 2B
Brokenstraw State Forest WNY Hiking Challenge
MEET at Westside Overland Trail 632 - 634 Weeks Rd, Panama on the left. This is an in and back with 600 feet elevation.
7/12/2026 8:45 AM 7+mi 2B
Letchworth State Park
MEET at Letchworth Glen Iris Inn then carpool and hike the gorge trail 7 miles or more.
7/14/2026 10:00 AM 4-5mi 1A
Niawanda Park Saunter
MEET in parking lot across from Mississippi Mudd. Optional lunch after at Mississippi Mudd.
7/16/2026 10:00 AM 3.5mi 1A
Whitehaven Rd. Saunter
MEET Whitehaven Rd overlook on West River Pkwy, Grand Island. Lunch at Island Shoppe after hike.
7/18/2026 7:00 AM 15-16mi 2A
City of Buffalo perimeter walk.
MEET at University Plaza behind McDonald's at 7am to start early in case it is warm that day. We will carpool to a parking lot off Fuhrman Blvd, next to the Seven Seas Sailing Center andhike back to our cars along the South and East sides of the City of Buffalo. Bring plenty of water but we should have places along the way to purchase items that may be necessary.
7/19/2026 10:00 AM 4mi 2A
Uncle G’s Ice Crème Hike
MEET: at Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village, 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road, Amherst. We will hike the bike path along the Erie Canal. Ice cream afterwards for those not watching their waist line. Uncle G’s has a large selection of Perry’s ice cream cones and sundaes, plus a few food options.
7/20/2026 9:00 AM 4mi 2B
Erie County Forest
MEET Erie County Forest in parking lot off Genesee Rd. Bring lunch for picnic at warming hut on our hike.
7/21/2026 10:00 AM 4mi 1A
Lehigh Trail to Island Park Saunter
MEET behind Panera/Walgreen’s on Union Rd. and Main St. in the village of Williamsville.
7/25/2026
Members watch for email regarding possible hike
7/26/2026 9:00 AM 9.25mi 2C
Cinnamon Roll Ultra – FLT Maples to Fancy Tract - WNY Hiking Challenge (Map M4)
MEET on Fancy Tract Road Shoulder parking NORTH side of road, EAST of trailhead. Parking Advisory west of trailhead per landowner's request. (42.3445, -78.59682) near Route 240. We will move cars to the south end Access 7: CR-13/ Maples-Ellicottville Rd (42.2989, -78.70157). Elevation of 2,000 feet.
7/28/2026 10:00 AM 4mi 1A
Delaware Park to Olmstead Murals Saunter
MEET by the Rose Garden on Lincoln Pkwy.
8/1/2026 8:45 AM 8mi 2B
Allegany State Park
MEET at Allegany State Park on Bay State Rd. We will do a loop hike of 8 miles.
(hike leader did not supply information or coordinates for exact meet location)
8/2/2026
Members watch for email regarding possible hike
8/3/2026 9:00 AM 4mi 2B
Hunters Creek County Park
MEET at Hunter’s Creek Park on Centerline Rd. parking lot. Bring lunch and chair for tailgate picnic after.
8/4/2026 10:00 AM 3-4mi 1A
Southern Outer Harbor Saunter
MEET at Gallagher Pier parking lot near grain elevator off Furnham Blvd.
8/8/2026 7:00 AM 15-16mi 2A
City of Buffalo perimeter walk.
MEET at University Plaza behind McDonald's at 7am to start early in case it is warm that day. We will carpool to a parking lot off Fuhrman Blvd, next to the Seven Seas Sailing Center and hike back to our cars along the West and North sides of the City of Buffalo. Bring plenty of water as stores will be few and far between until we get to Kenmore Avenue.
8/9/2026
Members watch for email regarding possible hike
8/11/2026 10:00 AM 3mi 1A
Billy Wilson Park Saunter
MEET Dash’s parking lot Hopkins Rd. near the bicycle shop.
8/15/2026
Members watch for email regarding possible hike
8/16/2026
Members watch for email regarding possible hike
8/17/2026 9:00 AM 4mi 2B
Chestnut Ridge Park
MEET at Chestnut Ridge Park in Newton Rd. parking lot. Hike to Eternal Flame Trail but NOT to Eternal Flame. Bring lunch for picnic after.
8/18/2026 10:00 AM 4-5mi 1A
Niawanda Park Saunter
MEET in parking lot across from Mississippi Mudd. Optional lunch after at Mississippi Mudd.
8/22/2026 10:00 AM 4mi 2A
Niawanda Park Saunter
MEET at Jamestown Audubon Center. Flat wooded trails. Bathrooms, picnic tables and gift shop. Bring a lunch. Amish trail businesses are open on Saturday.
8/23/2026 10:00 AM 4mi 2B
Devil’s Hole Park to Whirlpool Park WNY Hiking Challenge
MEET at Jamestown Audubon Center. Flat wooded trails. Bathrooms, picnic tables and gift shop. Bring a lunch. Amish trail businesses are open on Saturday.
8/25/2026 10:00 AM 3mi 1A
Reinstein Woods Saunter
MEET in parking lot on Honorine Dr. off Como Park Blvd.
8/29/2026
Members watch for email regarding possible hike
8/30/2026
Members watch for email regarding possible hike
8/25/2026 9:00 AM 4.5mi 2B
Tift Nature Preserve
Meet at Tift Nature Preserve parking lot. Bring binoculars for bird and mammal sightings. Bring lunch for picnic at marina after.
Important Hiker's Information
INSURANCE NOTE: Attention members: Foothills Trail Club carries liability insurance to financially protect all of us in case a participant in a Foothills activity is injured. As a condition of our insurance coverage, no pets of any kind are allowed and every participant in an activity needs to sign the liability waiver before the activity begins. So please make sure you sign the form!
Hike Leaders and Hikers: Before you commit to lead a club hike or plan a personal hike, check the trail conditions to ensure that the trail is open. This information can be found on the FLT website: www.fingerlakestrail.org. Click on “TRAIL CONDITIONS” and select the map # for your intended hike. Map numbers that appear in ORANGE have trail closures for hunting. Trail conditions are outlined for all the other maps numbers.
HIKER RESPONSIBILITY: We remind you that you, and only you, are responsible for your own actions. Come to our events prepared. Do not participate if the event may present a hazard for which you or your party members are not prepared. If weather is questionable or if you have questions, please call the named hike coordinator; the hike may be canceled. When participating, please respect the coordinator and do not break away from the group without telling them. We suggest you always keep your eye on someone in front of you, and behind you if you are in the lead. Please remember that hike leaders are not guides; they are volunteers, willing to share their knowledge and experience with you. Please give them your cooperation and respect. The leader has the right to refuse anyone who is not prepared for the outing. In addition, if the hike leader does arrange carpooling, passengers are expected to contribute toward the cost of transportation. Finally, since there are RISKS INVOLVED in hiking everyone participating does so at his or her own risk.
REMEMBER TO RESPECT LANDOWNER RIGHTS: Stay on the trail, don’t take shortcuts, don’t walk on crops, don’t build fires or camp on private land and NEVER, EVER enter landowner buildings.
BE SURE TO THANK THOSE MEMBERS WHO HAVE VOLUNTEERED TO LEAD THESE ACTIVITIES.
HIKE COORDINATORS: IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL YOUR HIKE OR SEND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR HIKE TO FOOTHILLS MEMBERS VIA THE CLUB’S GOOGLE GROUP.
Please refer to your Tales newsletter or the Google group email for hiking leader and contact information
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