Central New York Orienteering

Central New York Orienteering

  • Pratt’s Falls Open House Oct 19

    Permanent orienteering trim course is available whenever the park is open, April through October. Club members will be on site several days in 2024 to answer questions, hand out maps, and help you get started: Saturdays, 11AM-1PM, May 18, August 17, and October 19. Groups large and small are welcome, as well as individuals or…

  • Scout-O Nov 9-10

    For the 31st year, CNYO offers Scouts and other youth groups a chance to practice the skill of navigating in the woods with map and compass. On Saturday (or other days by arrangement), take a guided hike led by a club member who will point out how-to’s as you walk. Then try a practice course…

  • Turkey-O Nov 10-17

    44th Annual Turkey-O, Sunday, November 10, 2024, noon-1:30 PM, Highland Forest Park, Fabius, NY. The main event is a Score-O competition: find as many markers in the woods as you can, within the time limit. Choice of regular 2-hour limit, or Head Banger 3-hour limit. Also available: practice courses to do any day Nov 9…

  • Sportsmen’s Days Sept 28-29

    CNYO offers a short course suitable for families and beginners as part of the annual Sportsmen’s Days event at Carpenter’s Brook Fish Hatchery in Eldridge. Experienced orienteers may also enjoy this as a sprint course. Saturday and Sunday, Sept 28 & 29, 11am-3pm.  

  • ROGAINE July 6

    CNYO’s annual ROGAINE was held Saturday & Sunday, July 6-7, at Hammond Hill State Forest, with options for 6, 12, or 24 hours. Full details are on our ROGAINE 2024 page.

  • Daddy-O in June

    A day for the kids to take Dad out in the woods. Open to everyone, individuals and groups as well as families. Come have fun seeking flags on the trails and forest. 2025 date to be announced. Orienteering is a sport involving use of map & compass to navigate the forest on foot. Orienteering is…

Orienteering is the sport of finding your way with map and compass.

The Central New York Orienteering Club (CNYO) offers orienteering events for everyone, from beginners to experts, in parks and forests in the central NY area, from Tug Hill to Ithaca.