CNY Folksmarch Walk at Rice Creek

Love to Walk?

The CNY Folksmarch is a recreational walking club. A folksmarch is a non-competitive walking event conducted monthly for people of all ages and abilities in Central New York. Folksmarching began in 1981 under the leadership of the YMCA of Greater Syracuse and has been conducted every month since then. In January 2017, the CNY Folksmarch became an independent non-profit organization.

November Folksmarch at Rice Creek Field Station

CNY Folksmarch's November walks will take place at Rice Creek Field Station. The field station has over 5 miles of walking trails, including the Purple Accessible Trail that opened in 2026 and meets federal trail accessibility guidelines. Take in the views of forests, fields, wetlands, and waterways as you enjoy one of Rice Creek's trails.

Interested walkers have two options:

Saturday, November 7, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.Sunday, November 8, 1 to 3 p.m.

How to Participate

Walkers register on the day of each Folksmarch event. Their price structure is as follows for attending one monthly walk:

Monthly Walking Rates:

First Time Walkers FREE!Adults $4.00Youth 6-18 $1.005 and under FREE!Family $9.00 (max)Yearly passport cards are also available.

Parking & Facilities

Free parking is available near the field station building at 193 Thompson Road in Oswego. Water fountains, a bottle filling station, and accessible restrooms are available inside the building.

Accessibility

We welcome people of all abilities to Rice Creek Field Station. Rice Creek's main building and parking areas are ADA accessible. The Purple Trail, which opened on April 30, 2026, is built to comply with U.S. Forest Service Trail Accessibility Guidelines, making it accessible to many people who use wheelchairs, strollers, walkers, and other mobility devices. For questions about accessibility or accommodations for this event, please contact Rice Creek Field Station at (315) 312-6677 or [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance of the program. Please note: the Purple Trail is not maintained to accessibility standards in winter.