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
6/13/2026
Members watch for email regarding possible hike
6/14/2026 10:00 AM 7.5mi 2B
Sprague Brook Park
MEET: Sprague Brook Park 9674 Foote Rd, Glenwood, NY 14069. Meet in main lot next to the restrooms and shelters 2 and 3. Hike takes about 3.5 hours but there will be a lunch break. A brief educational component will be added to the hike, e.g. Tree ID, Leave No Trace, The 10 Essentials, etc.
6/15/2026 10:00 AM 3-4mi 2B
Erie County Forest
MEET: Erie County Forest 11323 Genesee Rd. East Concord, NY. Hike on orange trail leading to Middle Rd. then back. Bring pack lunch to picnic at warming hut outdoor picnic table. Hike involves changes in elevation and will have ‘damp’ and muddy areas.
6/16/2026 10:00 AM 3mi 1A
Ellicott Creek Park Saunter
MEET: in large parking lot (bottom of hill) from entrance off Niagara Falls Boulevard across from Paul’s Jewelers.
6/19/2026 10:00 AM 4-5mi 1B
Sprague Brook Park
Sprague Brook Park 9674 Foote Rd, Glenwood, NY 14069. Meet in main lot next to the restrooms and shelters 2 and 3. A brief educational component will be added to the hike, e.g. Tree ID, Leave No Trace, The 10 Essentials, etc.
6/20/2026
Members watch for email regarding possible hike
6/21/2026
Members watch for email regarding possible hike
6/22/2026 10:00 AM 3-4mi 1B
Eighteen Mile Creek
MEET: Eighteen Mile Creek 2675 S. Creek Rd. Hamburg, NY. We will hike ‘top perimeter’ of gorge trail. Bring lunch and outdoor chair for picnic lunch in parking lot afterwards.
6/23/2026 10:00 AM 3mi 1B
Knox Farm State Park Saunter
MEET: Knox Farm State Park Saunter in main entrance parking lot off Seneca Street by the red barns.
6/27/2026 10:00 AM 7.5mi 2B
Sprague Brook Park
MEET: Sprague Brook Park 9674 Foote Rd, Glenwood, NY 14069. Meet in main lot next to the restrooms and shelters 2 and 3. Hike takes about 3.5 hours but there will be a lunch break. Hike also requires 2 creek crossings so water sandals might be needed if rock bridges are not present. A brief educational component will be added to the hike, e.g. Tree ID, Leave No Trace, The 10 Essentials, etc.
6/28/2026
Members watch for email regarding possible hike
6/29/2026 10:00 AM 4mi 1A
Rails to Trails - Orchard Park
MEET: Orchard Park ‘Rails to Trail’ behind Orchard Park Library 4570 S. Buffalo St. Orchard Park, NY. We’ll hike out to Rte. 240 /Ellicott Rd. and back. Bring lunch and outdoor chair for picnic after hike.
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.
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