PLEASE NOTE: This is a change from the earlier posted hike location, as Hickory Ridge is closed for the winter. 

Please join us on Sunday January 12th for a winter hike along Naples Creek between Mark Circle and Route 245, with an optional detour into the trail systems of Naples Community Park and Hi Tor. This is a flat and easy basic hike, with more of a workout for those who want some elevation.

Meet at 1:45 for a 2PM start at the large parking area on the north side of Mark Circle, just beyond the small Fishing Access lot,  All groups will head east along the Naples Creek Trail.  Tourists and Naturalists will follow along the creek to Ontario Street and back (about 1.5 miles) or all the way to Route 245 and back (about 3 miles). Climbers will follow the creek trail to the Finger Lakes Trail intersection, then head up into Hi Tor briefly and return via Naples Community Park, returning along the creek to Mark Circle, for about 5 miles.  Trails are in good condition, with a light snow cover.

Our Social: Join us afterwards at the Redwood Restaurant, 6 Cohocton Street,Naples (on Route 21 just west of the intersection with Route 53 to Prattsburgh).

For menu see        https://redwood-restaurant.jimdosite.com/menu/

Directions:

From Springwater: Go south to Wayland and east on Route 21, to Naples. Turn right on Mark Circle, just past the Middletown Tavern. The parking area is on your left, just past the Lost Sock and the fishing access and bridge.

From Honeoye:  Go south on County Road 36, coming into Naples next to the Middletown Tavern. Make a left on Main Street, then take your first right on Mark Circle. The parking area is on your left, just past the Lost Sock and the fishing access and bridge.

From Rochester/Victor/Canandaigua: Follow 5 and 20 to Route 64, then south to join Route 21 at Bristol Springs. Continue into Naples and through the center of town. Turn left on Mark Circle, just before the Middletown Tavern. The parking area is on your left, just past the Lost Sock and the fishing access and bridge.

To the Social: Return to Main Street, go left and then bear right at the intersection with Route 53. The Redwood is the second building on your left.

This Sunday’s hike will take us back to an old favorite, Mendon Ponds Park, with well-marked trails and much to see in every season!

Mendon Ponds Park is the largest Monroe County Park with 2,500 acres of woodlands, ponds, wetlands and glacially created landforms. In 1969, it was named to the National Registry of Natural Landmarks due to its geologic history and presence of significant kames, eskers, and kettles.

Hike Details:

We will meet at Lookout Shelter parking lot off of Pond RD near Douglas RD at 1:45pm. We’ll split into two groups for this hike. Please come prepared for the weather conditions and bring your pole(s) if you use them.

1. The Naturalists and Tourists will hike the flat trail around Quaker Pond for 2.8 miles. This hike will take us through beautiful woodlands with stunning views of the Pond and surrounding wetlands.
2. The Climbers hike will be a mix of rolling hills with a few steep climbs through open fields and woodlands for 4.3 miles. This area of the park exhibits some amazing geologic features such as kames, eskers, and kettles (oh my!)

Both hikes will have an opportunity to hand feed birds!  Bird seed will be provided.

Social Details:

For the social afterwards, interested members can head to Fireside Grill & Sports Bar at 3939 E Henrietta Road, Henrietta, NY 14467

Directions:

From Springwater: Head north on 15A for 21.6 miles through Hemlock and Lima. Take a right at the exit to Honeoye Falls. Stay on W Main St into the village where you will pass the Flaherty’s on the right. Continue straight onto NY 65 for 4.4 mi. (At 2 miles, you will go around a traffic circle. Stay on NY 65.) Turn right onto Pond Rd at the park entrance. Meet at Lookout Shelter parking lot off of Pond RD near Douglas RD

From Honeoye: Take US 20A west and head north on CR 37 for 8.2 miles to W Bloomfield. Continue straight on NY 65 for about 3 miles, and make a right on Quaker Meeting House Road just before you come into Honeoye Falls. When Quaker Meeting House Road ends at Route 251 (Rush-Mendon Road), go left and then right on Route 65/Clover Street. The Pond Road entrance to the park is about 2 miles to the north, on the right. Meet at Lookout Shelter parking lot off of Pond RD near Douglas RD

From Rochester: Exit I-590 at Monroe Ave toward Pittsford. Turn right (south) onto NY 65 (Clover St). In about 6.7 you will come to the Canfield Road entrance to the park – this is not the one you want. Continue another 1.5 miles, then turn left onto Pond Rd, the second entrance into the park. Meet at Lookout Shelter parking lot off of Pond RD near Douglas RD

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