Otsego Outdoors

Tubing at Glimmerglass
2020-02-08 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Glimmerglass State Park, 1527 County Highway 31, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, United States
The tubing hill at Glimmerglass State Park will be open weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) from January 4 – February 23. Hours are 11:00am- 4:00pm. Admission is $5 per person. Tubes are provided. The warming hut will be open and hot cocoa and snacks will be available for sale.
Check in for snow conditions. Need to have a nice base of snow for tubing.

Hike at Gilbert Lake State Park
2020-02-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Gilbert Lake State Park, 18 CCC Rd, Laurens, NY, 13796, United States
The Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club will offer a guided hike at 10 am at Gilbert Lake State Park. See http://www.susqadk.org/ for details. All welcome.

The Club leads hikes in and around Otsego County every Tuesday at 10 am.

Tubing at Glimmerglass
2020-02-01 11:00 - 16:00 | Glimmerglass State Park, 1527 County Highway 31, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, United States
The tubing hill at Glimmerglass State Park will be open weekends from January 4 – February 23. Hours are 11:00am- 4:00pm. Admission is $5 per person. Tubes are provided. The warming hut will be open and hot cocoa and snacks will be available for sale.
Check in for snow conditions. Need to have a nice base of snow for tubing.

Tubing at Glimmerglass
2020-01-25 11:00 - 16:00 | Glimmerglass State Park, 1527 County Highway 31, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, United States
The tubing hill at Glimmerglass State Park will be open weekends from January 4 – February 23. Hours are 11:00am- 4:00pm. Admission is $5 per person. Tubes are provided. The warming hut will be open and hot cocoa and snacks will be available for sale.

Adirondack Mountain Club Hike
2020-01-21 | Crumhorn Mountain, Portlandville, NY
Join the club on Tuesday January 21, 2020 for a hike at Crumhorn Mountain.
Call Lucille Wiggin at 607.432.1022 for more information.

The Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club leads a hike every Tuesday, usually starting at 10 am. See http://www.susqadk.org/ for details. All welcome.
Jan 21 – Crumhorn Mt.
Jan 28 – S. Kortright-Hobart Rail Trail
Feb 4 – Gilbert Lake St. Park
Feb 11 – Stamford-Hobart Rail Trail
Feb 18 – Bloomville Rail Trail
Feb 25 – Franklin Mt.
Mar 3 – Lower Riddell St. Park
Mar 10 – Fortin Park
Mar 17 – Arnold Lake
Mar 24 – Greenway, Oneonta
Mar 31 – Wilber Park, Oneonta

Tubing
2020-01-18 11:00 - 16:00 | Glimmerglass State Park, 1527 County Highway 31, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, United States

ADK hike
2020-01-07 10:00 - 12:00 | New York
The Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club leads a hike every Tuesday, usually starting at 10 am. See http://www.susqadk.org/ for details. All welcome.
Jan. 7 Robert V. Riddell State Park

Jan 21 – Crumhorn Mt.
Jan 28 – S. Kortright-Hobart RailTrail
Feb 4 – Gilbert Lake St. Park
Feb 11 – Stamford-Hobart Rail Trail
Feb 18 – Bloomville Rail Trail
Feb 25 – Franklin Mt.
Mar 3 – Lower Riddell St. Park
Mar 10 – Fortin Park
Mar 17 – Arnold Lake
Mar 24 – Greenway, Oneonta
Mar 31 – Wilber Park, Oneonta

First Day Hike at Glimmerglass State Park
2020-01-01 10:00 - 11:30 | New York
Celebrate the New Year with an easy 1 – 1.5 mile hike at Glimmerglass State Park. The park will supply warm beverages and snacks following the hike. Registration is not required but preferred. (607) 547-8662
Call ahead if heavy snow fall is forecasted.

Candlelight Hike
2019-12-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Glimmerglass State Park, 1527 County Highway 31, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, United States
Join us for the first candlelight hike at Glimmerglass State Park. Follow the luminaries and see the forest by candlelight. The trail starts at the Lakeview Room by the beach and makes its way to the accessible Beaver Pond Trail. Approximately 1 mil long along flat even terrain.
Admission to the park and the hike are free. Afterward, dinner is available for $5 in the Lakeview Room

Up and Over -- Mud Lake
2019-10-27 13:00 - 16:30 | Riddell State Park, NY 28 off I-88, Davenport, NY, 13750, United States
Climb up and over South Hill in Robert V. Riddell State Park with Steve Kent. This 3.5-hour, 4.5-mile hike traverses woods rich in beauty and history, makes a stop at a spectacular, 30-foot waterfall, swings by Mud Lake, a bog at the top of the hill, and continues down to the Pine Lake Campus of Hartwick College. Along the way, Steve, who donated the land for the state park with his wife, Trish Riddell Kent, will share stories of the property when it was part of the Riddell family farm. Meet at the Pine Lake Environmental Campus of Hartwick College, 1894 Charlotte Creek Road, Oneonta, and carpool to the Robert V. Riddell State Park entrance, hike up and over the hill, and end up back at Pine Lake. Bring sufficient water and a snack or light lunch.
Free, but pre-registration is appreciated.

Get the Kids Out--Trees!
2019-10-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Mohican Farm/OCCA offices, 7207 St. Hwy. 80, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, United States
Need something to do on Columbus Day? Come to Mohican Farm and explore the world of trees. We’ll search the property and learn how to tell different kinds from each other using science and our senses, will understand the role trees play in our world, and we’ll have fun! Meet at OCCA’s office at Mohican Farm, 7207 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. Free. Pre-registration appreciated.

Hawkwatch Open House
2019-10-05 10:00 - 14:00 | New York
Join us, Saturday, October 5 from 10 am to 2 pm, when the Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society will host an open house at the DOAS Sanctuary and Hawkwatch on Grange Hall Spur Road, Oneonta.
The day will include live birds of prey, a hawk ID workshop, bird mask making and a trail walk. The event is free and open to the public.
Refreshments will be available throughout the day. Visit www.doas.us for details.

Hit the Links--Leatherstocking Golf Course Walk
2019-10-02 08:00 - 10:00 | New York
Enjoy the Leatherstocking Golf Course without the frustration of trying to hit out of the rough! Golf Course Superintendent Mike O’Neill will lead a tour of the grounds showcasing its beauty and will share projects and management practices designed to keep the links “green” as well as green. In addition to the lush scenery and spectacular views of Otsego Lake, we’ll see sediment retention ponds, lake bank stabilization efforts, and more. Meet at 8 am at the golf course maintenance shop. Program is free, though

Enjoy the Leatherstocking Golf Course without the frustration of trying to hit out of the rough! Golf Course Superintendent Mike O’Neill will lead a tour of the grounds showcasing its beauty and will share projects and management practices designed to keep the links “green” as well as green. In addition to the lush scenery and spectacular views of Otsego Lake, we’ll see sediment retention ponds, lake bank stabilization efforts, and more. Meet at 8 am at the golf course maintenance shop.
DIRECTIONS: Turn off NY Route 80 at the sign for the Cooperstown Country Club (across from the Farmers’ Museum). Proceed carefully, you are on the golf course! Bear left at the tennis courts and follow the drive to the parking area by the workshop. GPS coordinates 42.711815, -74.924378.pre-registration is appreciated.

DIRECTIONS: Turn off NY Route 80 at the sign for the Cooperstown Country Club (across from the Farmers’ Museum). Proceed carefully, you are on the golf course! Bear left at the tennis courts and follow the drive to the parking area by the workshop. GPS coordinates 42.711815, -74.924378.

Drops to Hops Bike Race
2019-09-28 10:00 - 15:00 | New York
Join us for the 8th Annual Drops to Hops Bike Race! Races begin at 10:00am, starting and ending at Ommegang (656 County Highway 33, Cooperstown, NY 13326). Ommegang will host a party at the finish line for racers and families! Must be 21 to drink.
RACE DISTANCE
“A” Race – 43 miles
“B” Race – 23 miles
View race courses: http://www.clarksportscenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/A-and-B-maps.pdf
RACE COST
Individual registration received on or before Thursday, September 26: $40
Individual registration after Thursday, September 26: $55
We will have a 5 person “TEAM” race for “A” riders. Each person must register individually and specify on their registration sheet if they are with a team. The 5 person team will have each racer’s time added. An overall award will be presented to the team with the lowest total time. It will be a non-gender specific race and 5 people must race in the A group to count. Note: Athletes must be 16 years old or older to participate.
REGISTRATION
Racers may pre-register online, at the Clark Sports Center’s Fitness Center Desk or by mail. Day of race check-in and day of race registration is available at Ommegang (656 County Highway 33, Cooperstown, NY 13326) from 8:30-9:30am.
AWARDS
Awards will be distributed to the overall best male and female, as well as second and third place male and female in each division. Overall awards will also be presented to the senior division and team division. Winners will be announced within 30 minutes of the last finisher.
IMPORTANT RACE INFO
• The “A” ride (43 miles) is for experienced racers only. Men and women will race together.
• The “B” ride (23 miles) is a Citizen’s fun race. Despite being labeled as a race, we encourage riders of various levels to participate in the “B” field as long as they are comfortable with the distance and terrain. No experienced “licensed” racers will be allowed to ride in the “B” race. The “B” race will also be a shortened, less difficult route than the “A” course.
• We reserve the right to place riders in the field appropriate for their level of experience. If you hold a USA cycling license, you should register for the “A” race.
• All riders must wear approved helmets.
• The course will be open to traffic.
• Must be at least 16 years of age on race day.
• Ommegang will host a party at the finish line for racers and families. You must be 21 to drink.
• You may register at The Clark Sports Center or online.
FAQ
• Is the race open to beginners? Yes! Beginner riders/racers are encouraged to register for the Citizens Race (“B” Ride).
• Can I ride a mountain bike? You may ride a mountain bike or a single speed bike. Tri-bikes are not allowed. Due to insurance purposes, we cannot allow recumbent bicycles.
• Are you affiliated with USA Triathlon? No, we are not.
• What is the severe weather policy? We will make every effort to race, but safety is our #1 concern. If the forecasted weather is questionable, we will post updates to this event page about the race status, or you may call us at 547-2800 for information. Lightning and torrential flooding.
Questions? Visit: http://www.clarksportscenter.com/events/2019-drops-to-hops/ OR contact Event Director, Doug McCoy, at (607) 547-2800, ext. 111, or via email at mccoyd@clarksportscenter.com.

Naked Eye Astronomy--The Autumn Sky
2019-09-27 19:30 - 21:00 | Mohican Farm/OCCA offices, 7207 St. Hwy. 80, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, United States
Can you find the North Star? How about Arcturus? Can you find constellations, like Cygnus the swan, Ursa Major, Draco, Pegasus or Andromeda? What about Jupiter and Saturn? All these celestial objects will be in the evening sky this autumn, and you can learn how to find them! Join OCCA Vice President Jim Hill for a beginner’s guide to the autumn sky. Bring blankets or a chair and dress warmly, as we will spend time outside, and the best viewing is often while lying on your back or sitting in a lawn chair. No telescopes; binoculars are optional but not necessary, this is naked eye astronomy, after all!
Meet at the Mohican Farm workshop, 7207 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. Program is free, but pre-registration is appreciated. Visit https://occainfo.org/signup/ to register.
Jim Hill taught high school science at Richfield Springs for 30 years. His courses included AP Biology, Human Genetics, and Astronomy.
NOTE: In the event of poor weather or cloudy skies, the program will take place on September 28, same time.

Harvest Festival
2019-09-22 10:00 - 17:00 | New York
The Farmers’ Museum Harvest Festival is a two-day community event highlighting the music, crafts, and harvest of our Otsego region.
The Cooperstown Farmers’ Market will be in the Ag tent showcasing many items from our vendors. Come by and sample a few of the porducts available year-round at the Market.
Learn about bee keeping from the Leatherstocking Beekeepers; you can purchase maple syrup from the Otsego County Maple Producers and beautifiul dried lavender arrangements from Kingfisher Lavender.
Harvest goers can also enjoy delicious roasted corn, pulled pork, chili and more at the food tent.
The Harvest Festival is Saturday – Sunday, September 21-22, 2019 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Cost is $12 for adults, $10.50 for seniors (65+), $6 for children (7-12). Children 6 or younger are free. Admission is also free for Museum members.

Harvest Festival
2019-09-21 10:00 - 17:00 | New York
The Farmers’ Museum Harvest Festival is a two-day community event highlighting the music, crafts, and harvest of our Otsego region.
The Cooperstown Farmers’ Market will be in the Ag tent showcasing many items from our vendors. Come by and sample a few of the products available year-round at the Market.
Learn about bee keeping from the Leatherstocking Beekeepers; you can purchase Maple syrup from the Otsego County Maple Producers and beautiful dried lavender arrangements from Kingfisher Lavender.
Harvest goers can also enjoy delicious roasted corn, pulled pork, chili and more at the food tent.
The Harvest Festival is Saturday – Sunday, September 21-22, 2019 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Cost is $12 for adults, $10.50 for seniors (65+), $6 for children (7-12). Children 6 or younger are free. Admission is also free for Museum members.

Brookwood Garden Tour
2019-09-17 16:30 - 17:00 | Brookwood Point, 6000 State Route 80, Cooperstown, NY, 13326
Otsego Land Trust is hosting a series of tours at Brookwood Point.
The Garden Tours will be led by OLT volunteer Patricia Thorpe, who knows horticulture like the back of her hand. She will discuss how the garden has evolved over time and identify a myriad of flowering plants that call Brookwood home. The dates of the garden tours are Tuesday, July 16th; Wednesday, August 14th; and Tuesday, September 17th.
The September tour begins at 4:30 pm and will last about 45 minutes.
To RSVP for this event, email Becky or call 607.547.2366 x108

Gravel Group Ride (expert)
2019-08-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Woodland Cycles, 24 South Main Street, Milford, NY, 13807, United States
Check out some of the best gravel and B-roads Otsego County has to offer. Faster pace gravel ride for people who have ridden gravel before. More elevation gain, but regroup at the top of climbs. More technical descending. This is still not a “hammer-fest,” but for experienced riders who want a faster paced ride. Expert gravel is a no-drop ride. Refreshments after the ride. The ride is approximately 1-1.5 hours. Hang out at the shop after for free refreshments and great company! Group rides are offered weekly on Wednesdays through August 28, and alternate between easy and expert rides.

Brookwood Point Summer Tours
2019-08-22 17:30 - 18:00 | Brookwood Point, 6000 State Route 80, Cooperstown, NY, 13326
History Tour – led by OLT volunteer Ed Rowley. Tours last about a half hour to 45 minutes.
Click here for complete details.

Group Gravel Ride (easy)
2019-08-21 18:00 - 19:30, 2019-08-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Woodland Cycles, 24 South Main Street, Milford, NY, 13807, United States
Check out some of the best gravel and B-roads Otsego County has to offer. Hang out at the shop after for free refreshments and great company! All rides leave Woodland Cycles at 6 pm. Ride at your own pace. For people who are new to gravel riding or want to take it easy, learn new routes, and enjoy the scenery and the company. There will still be a good amount of climbing but climb at your own pace. This is a no-drop ride. Refreshments after the ride. The ride is approximately 1-1.5 hours. Rides are offered every Wednesday at 6 pm through August 28, and alternate between easy and expert level.

Paddle and Pull, Silver Lake
2019-08-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Silver Lake, Silver Lake Road, New Berlin, NY, 13411, United States
Join us at Silver Lake in New Berlin on August 17th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. We need your help continuing to remove water chestnut (Trapa natans) and European frog-bit (Hydrocharus morsus-ranae), two highly invasive aqautic plants, from the lake. Please help us get them before they spread further!
Bring water, sunscreen and dress to get wet and dirty. Due to local restrictions, only canoes owned by members of the Silver Lake community or OCCA are allowed on the Lake; please register for this event. Enjoy some time on the water and help the environment at the same time.

Chop and Cheese
2019-08-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Mohican Farm/OCCA offices, 7207 St. Hwy. 80, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, United States
Help control Japanese knotweed, then enjoy light refreshments in a beautiful setting overlooking Otsego Lake.
We’ll supply the Japanese knotweed and the cheese and crakcers; you can brings tools (loppers,, hand pruners) and your preferred beverage.
Dress to get dirty!

Group Gravel Ride (Expert)
2019-08-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Woodland Cycles, 24 South Main Street, Milford, NY, 13807, United States

Brookwood Garden Tour
2019-08-14 17:30 - 18:00 | Brookwood Point, 6000 State Route 80, Cooperstown, NY, 13326
Otsego Land Trust is hosting a series of tours at Brookwood Point.
The Garden Tours will be led by OLT volunteer Patricia Thorpe, who knows horticulture like the back of her hand. She will discuss how the garden has evolved over time and identify a myriad of flowering plants that call Brookwood home. The dates of the garden tours are Tuesday, July 16th; Wednesday, August 14th; and Tuesday, September 17th.
The August tour begins at 5:30 pm and will last about 45 minutes. The September tour will start at 4:30 pm and also last about 45 minutes.
To RSVP for these events, email Becky or call 607.547.2366 x108

Otsquago Creek: Geology in Action!
2019-08-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Robert Woodruff Learning Center, NY-80, Jordanville, NY, 13361, United States
Witness the results of thousands of years of geologic processes in action on this walk at the Robert Woodruff Learning Center at Owen D. young Central School in Van Hornesville.
Rain falls and seeps into rocks, dissolving them. The water finds its way to the surface and forms the Otsquaga Creek. As it flows, it shapes the land, leaving tufa deposits and carving waterfalls, terraces and caves. The result is s spectacular landscape that is still changing today.
This walk is led by Dr. Les Hasbargen, who teaches geology and geomorphology at SUNY Oneonta. Van Hornesville is one of his favorite places to bring students on field trips.
The Robert Woodruff Outdoor Learning Center is located in the village of Van Hornesville on New York State Route 80. Access to the facility is via the driveway at the north side of the Owen D. Young Central School. Turn into the driveway, head down the hill and bear to the left; it is a short distance to the parking area and entrance by the bridge.
For more information, email Jeff O’Handley or call 607.282.4087.

Paddle and Pull--Goodyear Lake
2019-08-03 09:00 - 12:00 | New York
Water chestnut (Trapa natans) persists in the Stump Lot portion of Goodyear Lake. Meet OCCA staff at the Fishing Access Site in Portlandville, take to the water, and help keep this highly-invasive aquatic plant under control. Bring water, sunscreen, a hat and dress to get wet and maybe dirty. You may bring your own canoe or kayak, or reserve a space in an OCCA canoe. Spend an enjoyable couple of hours on the water, and help the environment, too!
The Portlandville Fishing Access Site is located on State Route 28 in Portlandville, approximately 800 feet south of County Route 35A, GPS coordinates 42.528468, -74.971153.

Group Gravel Ride (Expert)
2019-07-31 18:00 - 19:30 | New York

ADK Group Hike by Goodyear Lake
2019-07-30 10:00 - 12:00 | New York
All welcome! The Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club leads weekly hikes. The hike on Tues., July 30th will be at Goodyear Lake, led by Linda Pearce. Two options: A 3-mile hike with some moderate inclines, or a shorter, easier walk led by Bev Hensle on the lake roads. Bring your lunch and we will eat in our backyard when we return. Ice cream and cold drinks will be provided. Protect yourself from ticks. Meet at the Pearce house at 10:00 am, or carpool from the Oneonta Price Chopper, leaving at 9:40 am. If the usual meeting area is still unavailable due to paving, go to the far Price Chopper end of the lot and toward Rt. 7.
Directions:

From Oneonta: Rt. 7 east to Cooperstown Jct., sharp left turn at Austin’s Auction Barn onto Ct. Hwy. 35, proceed 1.2 mi. to Sunnikrest Rd. on left.
From Cooperstown: Rt. 28 south to Portlandville, turn left onto Ct. Hwy. 35A and bear right past Wightman’s Lumber and continue approx. 2 mi. to Sunnikrest Rd. on right. On Sunnikrest, cross RR tracks and we’re the first house on the left.

Any questions – call Linda at (607) 432-8969.
