New Year Destiny Walk

SATURDAY, JANUARY 10 , 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM AND SUNDAY, JANUARY 11, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Destiny USA, Syracuse, New York.

Once again, we will hold our first Folksmarch of the year at the centrally located mall: Destiny USA. January weather is unpredictable in our area. We may have a relatively warm winter day for Folksmarchers to walk outside along the Inner Harbor and a portion of the Creek Walk which is a short distance from the mall entrance on Hiawatha Blvd. Others may choose to see what’s new inside the mall by walking the perimeter of the 4 retail floors in order to complete a 5k. 

Find out more in our January 2026 Folksmarch Footnotes newsletter.

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December Walk in Jordan

SATURDAY, December 13 , 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM AND SUNDAY, December 14, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Christ Episcopal Church, located at 25 North Main Street, Jordan, NY 13080.

Our local communities often look so festive during the winter holiday season. On the weekend of December 13 and 14, CNY Folksmarch will explore the Village of Jordan, just a short drive west of Syracuse, to enjoy that local feel. Our registration site is Christ Episcopal Church, located at 25 North Main Street, Jordan, NY 13080. This lovely church has a moderate-size parking lot. Convenient street parking is available.

Find out more in our December 2025 Folksmarch Footnotes newsletter.

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October Walk at Jamesville Beach

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 , 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM AND SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Jamesville Beach Park, 3992 Apulia Rd, Jamesville, NY 13078.

Jamesville Beach Park located at 3992 Apulia Rd., Jamesville, NY 13078 has changed a lot since Folksmarch was last there 17 years ago. On Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12 we will meet at the Overlook Shelter for sign-in. Walking sticks suggested.

The park has added a huge white tent for gatherings (taken down now), a disc golf course, updated the small playground near the beach (beach is not open at this time of year), and added a huge off-leash dog park starting on the east edge of the developed part of the park. With luck, the leaves will be changing. The walk on grass and dirt trails starting out near the reservoir and along Butternut Creek will lead into the off-leash dog park trails, so be prepared to meet friendly dogs and people. There are a few short ups and downs where walking sticks would help. If it rains on or before the FM, be prepared for some muddy patches. For those who prefer smooth walking, there are paved and dirt roads available.

Find out more in our October 2025 Folksmarch Footnotes newsletter.

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Fair Haven on Little Sodus Bay in for our September Walk

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 , 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM AND SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Fair Haven Fire Department, 14447 Fair Haven Road, Fair Haven, NY 13156.

We move south and slightly west from our August location to enjoy a September Folksmarch in and around the Village of Fair Haven. We last visited this lovely village in Cayuga County in July 2022. Walkers will enjoy the chance to walk the vibrant main street and explore shops and businesses. Part of the route will take walkers along residential streets with a view of the bay. There is also a one-mile stretch along a former railroad bed and wooded path.

Find out more in our September 2025 Folksmarch Footnotes newsletter.

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North Country Walk

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 , 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM AND SUNDAY, AUGUST 10, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Salmon River Fish Hatchery 2133 County Route 22, Altmar, NY 13302. [website]

Folksmarch walkers will experience two sites in the north country as part of our walk the weekend of August 9 and 10, 2025.

First stop for registration will be the Salmon River Fish Hatchery at 2133 County Route 22, Altmar, NY 13302. Visitors will be able to watch an information video as well as hear information provided by hatchery staff.

The second part of our northern walk will be at Salmon River Falls, 186 Falls Road, Richland, NY 13144. The first quarter of a mile is wheelchair-accessible and takes walkers to the Falls.

Find out more in our August 2025 Folksmarch Footnotes newsletter.

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Canal Landing Park in July

SATURDAY, JULY 12 , 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM AND SUNDAY, JULY 13, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Canal Landing Park, 120 Limestone Plaza, Fayetteville, NY. (website)

CNY Folksmarch will be walking along a feeder of the Erie Canal in the Village of Fayetteville in July. Join your fellow walkers on the weekend of July 12 and 13 at Canal Landing Park, 120 Limestone Plaza, Fayetteville, NY 13066. Registration will be at the covered area between the parking lot and the playground.

Find out more in our July 2025 Folksmarch Footnotes newsletter.

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Walk Into Summer at Lime Hollow Nature Center

SATURDAY, JUNE 14 , 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM AND SUNDAY, JUNE 15, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Lime Hollow Nature Center, Cortland, NY.

CNY Folksmarch heads south in June to a spot we explored a few years ago. The
weekend of June 14th and 15th will have walkers enjoy the trails at Lime Hollow Nature
Center, just a short drive south of the city of Cortland.
Registration will be at the Visitor Center at 338 McLean Road, Cortland, NY 13045.

Find out more in our June 2025 Folksmarch Footnotes newsletter.

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Mother’s Day Weekend Walk

SATURDAY, MAY 10 , 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM AND SUNDAY, MAY 11, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Register at the Cleveland Volunteer Fire Department at 31 West Street,Cleveland, NY.

Our upcoming May walk in Cleveland, NY, scheduled for May 10 and 11, with registration at the Cleveland Volunteer Fire Department. ​ Walkers will explore village streets, historical sites, and possibly parts of the refurbished rail trail. ​ Our newsletter highlights Cleveland’s history, including its glass factory, sand mines, and connection to the O & W Railroad. ​

Find out more in our May 2025 Folksmarch Footnotes newsletter.

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Explore Oxbow Falls

SATURDAY, APRIL 12 , 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM AND SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Oxbow Falls County Park at 6919 Oxbow Rd., Canastota, NY 13032.

    The Park “is located on the northern edge of the Helderberg Escarpment, a geological formation that dates back over 350-400 million years to the Devonian period. The escarpment forms a steep cliff of over 100 ft creating 3 waterfalls within the park and a beautiful view of the lowlands to the north” (from the NYFalls website). Each of the falls are about 10 ft long but follow a long, very pretty, downhill course with water tumbling over rocks and around twists. One of the falls can be seen from the Disc Golf area and all three from the upper entrance to the park.

    Find out more in our April 2025 Folksmarch Footnotes newsletter.

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