FCA Outdoors Hiking for a Cause!

Raise awareness and funds to help kids with special needs participate in sports!

Your participation leads to opportunities for our Special Needs Athletes. Thank you!!

ALL THE DETAILS HERE:

Who is leading the hikes?

Pauline: Former Paramedic with Wilderness First Aid and Basic Survival Skills, camping, fishing, hunting and general all around outdoor hobbyist will be leading all hikes 

What is the cost? $100

or Pay per hike ($25)

Hike and Locations

Spruce MT 7.18.24

52 Spruce Mt Rd, Porter Corners, NY 12859

3.1 miles round trip. Elevation of 1,020 ft. Avg hike time 2.5 hr with visit to Fire Tower.

Stillwater Mt 7.25.24

GPS to "Stillwater Trailhead", Lowville, NY 13367

2 miles round trip. Elevation of 534 ft. Avg hike time 1.5 hr with visit to Fire Tower.

Hadley Mt 8.01.24

255 Tower Rd, Hadley, NY 12835

3.2 miles round trip. Elevation of 1,525 ft. Avg hike time 3 hrs with visit to Fire Tower.

Kane Mt 8.22.24

GPS to " Kane Mt Trailhead", Green Lake Rd, Caroga Lake, NY 12032

1.5 miles round trip. Elevation of 577 ft. Avg hike time of 1.5 hr with visit to Fire Tower.

Vroomans Nose 8.29.24 (BONUS HIKE)

264 Mill Valley Rd, Middleburgh, NY 12122

1.5 mile loop. Elevation of 426 ft. Avg hike of 1 hr with optional challenge to do this loop for "fastest" time.

What time?

All hikes being at 10 am at the trail head.

For those 18+ attending hike as a chaperone or driver click here

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I’m a student in Schoharie County and need a ride click here

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What to expect:

Hiking is a great entry level athletic adventure. However, it does include risk!

Please be advised that many tails are very steep grades (i.e. Hadley Mt). As such, we will progress at a pace that will help all participants reach the mountain summit safely. We will be in the wilderness and there will be bugs, wildlife, rough terrain, mud (at times), and NO bathrooms.

What to bring:

Adequate closed-toe hiking shoes. (This is the worst time to be "breaking-in" new shoes, plan ahead. NO sandals, flip flops, crocs, or ill-fitted shoes).

Dress for the weather. (it can get very hot and humid on trails and the open summits are more windy and cold. Recommend packing a very lightweight windbreaker, and dressing in comfortable layers.)

Bug Spray (applied before hitting trail so it's less to carry)

Sunblock (applied before hitting trail so it's less to carry)

Refillable Water-Bottle (Something that can clip to you or your backpack to keep your hands free for navigating the terrain.)

Ziplock bag with toilet paper.

Hand Sanitizer

Bagged Lunch

Lightweight Backpack (optional)

*Rain dates - The hike will move to the NEXT day. (FRIDAY)

***Everything that is brought by the participant will be carried by the participant. What is brought in will be brought out. There are no trash cans along the trails. Guides will ensure gear is suitable for the journey. Any participant who arrives in a condition that is deemed unsafe to travel the terrain will be declined to participate with the group.***