SAT. JUNE 6, 2026 9:00 AM

NATIONAL TRAILS DAY

9 aM to Noon

Celebrate National Trails Day, June 6, with a 6-mile morning hike! Starting at 9:00 AM at the State Route 244 entrance to Phillips Creek State Forest we will hike Trail 3 (east) to Trail 4, stop at the new Beaver Pond Overlook Adirondack shelter, constructed by Andover School students, then continue on Trail 4 to Trail 6 and back to Route 244 Parking Area. We should be back by noon.

Be aware: The last leg of the hike on Trail 6 has a short scramble up a rocky section of trail.

No pre-registration is needed for this hike. Hope to see you there!

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SAT. AUGUST 29

WEST ALMOND TRAILS

IMPACT RUN/WALK

25K run/10K Run/Walk

5K Run/Walk

Go to RUN-WALK SIGNUP

SAT. SEPT 19—9 AM

TRAIL MAINTENANCE &

MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Calling all volunteers to prepare trails for winter snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, to cut fallen limbs into kindling, and to identify trail hazards that require the attention of the DEC Forestry Office.

Join us in the Phillips Creek Forest parking area off State Route 244, we will dispatch crews for work on Trails 1, 2 and 3, as well as on the Beginner Trail.

The horse trails at Coyle Hill also need clearing and remarking, if our crews have enough volunteers.

SIGN UP by sending an email to impactfriendsgroup@gmail.com. If you are bringing others, let us know how many are in your group.

NOTE: Wear sturdy boots and heavy gloves. Bring loppers and bowsaws, if you have them.

‍2027

FRI. JAN 1, 2027—11 AM

FIRST DAY HIKE

Start the New Year right: Hike, snowshoe, or ski with IMPACT in Phillips Creek State Forest. Dress for the weather. Bring your dogs. Have fun!

Join us in the Phillips Creek Forest parking area off State Route 244

There is a trail loop to suit every ability level:

Beginner (0.8 mi,),
Trail 1 (1.5 mi.),
Trail 2 (1.25 mi.)
Trail 3 (2.0 mi.).

NOTE: For safety reasons, participants are required to sign in and sign out

SAT. FEB ___

(Date & Time TBD)

TWILIGHT SKI, SNOWSHOE

HIKE

Join IMPACT for a winter trek of several miles along Phillips Creek Forest trails on skis or snowshoes, or by foot. Headlamps and proper footwear and clothing are a must.

Join us in the Phillips Creek Forest parking area off State Route 244.

SIGN UP by sending an email to impactfriendsgroup@gmail.com. If you are bringing others, let us know how many are in your group.

NOTE: For safety reasons, participants are required to sign in and sign out. .

SAT. MARCH___

(Date & Time TBD)

TWILIGHT SKI, SNOWSHOE

HIKE

Join IMPACT for a winter trek of several miles along Phillips Creek Forest trails on skis or snowshoes, or by foot. Headlamps and proper footwear and clothing are a must.

Join us in the Phillips Creek Forest parking area off State Route 244.

SIGN UP by sending an email to impactfriendsgroup@gmail.com. If you are bringing others, let us know how many are in your group.

NOTE: For safety reasons, trail users are required to sign in and sign out.

SAT. APRIL17—9 AM-NOON

TRAIL MAINTENANCE

@ Phillips Creek‍ State Forest Entrance, State Route 244

Calling all volunteers to clear trails obstructed by winter blowdowns, to cut fallen limbs into kindling, and to identify trail hazards that require the attention of the DEC Forestry Office!

Work will commence at 9 AM in the parking area of Phillips Creek Forest located off State Route 244. From there, crews will be sent out to maintain Trails 1, 2, and 3, in addition to the Beginner Trail.