2026

POSTPONED FROM Feb 7 to Feb 28 Due to dangerously cold temperatures

SAT. FEB 28 @ 5:45 pM

TWILIGHT SKI, SNOWSHOE,

HIKE

Sunset 6:00 PM Moonrise 2:55 PM

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 28 @ 6:30 PM

TWILIGHT SKI, SNOWSHOE,

HIKE

Moonrise 2:57 PM

Sunset 7:33 PM

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. APRIL18 @ 9 AM -

NOON

TRAIL MAINTENANCE DAY

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.

We will have a team planting trees at Black Creek Preserve near Angelica, as well as working in the Phillips Creek Forest parking area off State Route 244, where 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 needs 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.

SAT. MAY 2 @ 9 aM-1 PM

I LOVE MY N.Y. PARKS DAY

MEET @ Phillips Creek State Forest Entrance, Route 244

Volunteers needed for routine trail maintenance on the horse trails at Coyle Hill State Forest and the hiking trails at Phillips Creek State Forest.

Volunteers are also needed to cut up fallen limbs and branches, staining the horse ramp, and clearing roofs of pine needles at Stewart Forest Road camping area.

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.

SAT. JUNE 6 @ 9 AM

NATIONAL TRAILS DAY

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP

MEETING & HIKE

Details to come

SAT. AUGUST 29, 2026

SECOND ANNUAL IMPACT

Signature Event

5K and 10K Run/Walk

25K Run

Details on RunSignup.com

Saturday, September 19

TRAIL MAINTENANCE DAY

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 needs 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.

Friday. 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