Originally scheduled on Saturday, Feb. 7th, due to severe weather, we RESCHEDULED this event to February 14th.
CPF thanks Chary Griffin and Cindy Haaf Murphy of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices for sponsoring the Lantern-Lit Snowshoe Hike!
If you registered for the February 7th hike, please let us know if you still plan to attend on February 14th. We're hoping you can still join us.
If you have NOT previously registered for the Lantern-Lit Hike but would like to attend the event on February 14th, please register online. All adults must fill out this form for themselves and their minor children, prior to participating in the event.
If you previously reserved snowshoes for the February 7th event, you have first priority to use them for the February 14 hike. To hold your reservation, we just need to hear from you. Email admin@cazpreservation.org by February 7 to confirm your snowshoe reservation. If we do not hear back by that date, we will release the snowshoes so they can be made available to other participants.
If would like to borrow snowshoes, check our website on Monday, February 9th. We'll post an update if we have snowshoes available that you can reserve.
Event Details:
In order to find parking, check in, and gear up, we recommend that you arrive by 4:30 p.m.
All participants will walk together with CPF guides for about 15-20 minutes to the top of Fairchild Hill. Hikers can then choose to:
(1) hike directly back down the hill to Meier’s Creek;
(2) join a CPF guide for a hike around the Fairchild Hill Upper Loop Trail before heading back down the hill; or
(3) join a CPF guide for a longer hike on the adjoining Burlingame Trails.
After the hike, warm up at Meier's Creek Brewery with a $20 all-you-can-eat buffet, plus hot cocoa and chili. You can also try a "FROSTY" — a crystal clear pilsner with light floral hops and a semi-sweet biscuit finish. Only available after snowshoe events, this brew is $8 with $1 donated per pour is donated to support CPF's conservation efforts.
Lanterns:
While you’re not required to make or bring a lantern to join the hike, it’s definitely a fun way to enhance the experience.
Purchase a DIY Lantern Kit. Have some fun with arts and crafts—pick up a do-it-yourself lantern kit for just $10 (cash only, please) at Cazenovia Artisans, 39 Albany Street, Cazenovia. Each kit includes materials and instructions. Please note: The lanterns require some drying time, so be sure to make yours a few days before the hike.
Bring an outdoor lantern. Please note, for safety reasons, no glass or flames are allowed on the trails, so be sure your lantern is safe for outdoor use. Add a small bell or chime to your lantern for a festive touch!
Snowshoes:
UPDATE: At this time, all of our available snowshoes, courtesy of the Friends of Stony Pond, have been reserved for the Lantern-Lit Hike. Check back on Monday, Feb 9th for an update.
If you were hoping on borrowing snowshoes, you still have a couple options:
1) Join us for a winter hike instead. Depending on snow conditions, snowshoes may not be necessary. If the trails have minimal snow or are well packed, you’re welcome to participate wearing snow boots. Please note that if snow is deep and you are breaking through the surface (“post-holing,” in trail lingo), it can be uncomfortable for you and damaging to trail conditions for other users.
2) Attend a Snowshoe Sunday. Snowshoe Sundays are held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of January, February, and March, and we currently do have snowshoes available for those dates.
If you are new to snowshoeing, be sure to read our Snowshoe Sundays FAQs.
BONUS—Pre-Hike Sleigh Rides:
On Saturday, February 14th from 1-4 p.m., you can enjoy free horse-drawn sleigh rides between Meier's Creek Brewing Co. and Lorenzo State Historic Site. Provided by Lamplit Farm & Heeler Haven Farm and sponsored by Meier’s Creek and Lorenzo State Historic Site. No reservations are necessary, just show up!
Thank you to our event partners!
Thank you to our event sponsors!
