Orienteering at Highland Forest County Park, Fabius

Join Stacy for a map and compass hike

Every November the Central New York Orienteering Club hangs markers in the woods at Highland Forest County Park for people to find using a map and compass. We can use these markers to guide our hike, but we'll choose where and how far we feel like walking. Trails in this park may be steep and muddy.

Lunch afterwards is an option. The Skyline Lodge lunch counter may not be open for the year yet, but CNL Mercantile in nearby Fabius has good soup and sandwiches.

*** Date subject to change *** If Saturday's forecast sounds unpleasant but another day has better weather, I may consult everyone who's signed up about switching to a nicer day.

Bring:

• Footwear that can get muddy and keep your feet warm and dry
• Clothing and gear appropriate to the weather
• Hiking poles if you use them
• Water and snacks

Dogs are welcome in this park.

Are you vaccinated? Please let us know if you are vaccinated when you register. Your individual status will be kept private, but this info will help others decide if/when to mask up.

Please refrain from attending if you have recently been ill or have COVID-like symptoms.

Address will be in your registration confirmation email. 

The automatic confirmation email is the only email you will receive about this event. Be sure and save it or print it out.

COVID-19 Message 

COVID rules are evolving:

• Some events are for paid members only - You can join now by clicking on Join Us.
• At the trip leader’s discretion, some events may be limited to vaccinated only, or limit the number of attendees.
• You must agree to our new COVID-19 Safety Agreement & Assumption of Risk Statement during the registration process.
• Masks and Physical Distancing: Attendees may be asked mask indoors (including in vehicles) and may want to maintain 6 feet social distancing outdoors.

*** RSVP and Cancellations – IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ ***

Please respect the trip leader and other members and update your RSVP if you sign-up but then are unable to attend. Events may be cancelled due to lack of attendance, as well as changes in weather or other circumstances. If you must cancel at the last minute, call or text the event host/trip leader (see your registration confirmation for contact details) and let her know who it is who is calling/texting. Be sure to copy down the address, directions, and trip leader contact information to bring with you as there might not be good cell service at the event location.

To Cancel: Go to your  Registration List

• Click on this event in your list
• Click on the Already registered link under the REGISTER button.
• At the next page that opens with your registration form, click on the CANCEL REGISTRATION button, and then again click on Cancel Registration on the pop-up form.
• Ignore the link to contact the administrator