Rick and I got together today to plan our extension to the Springwater Trail. We have been investigating paths around the Schribner valley and last year we started a trail west from Schribner. This Sunday, we will work to improve that trail and extend it across the top of the hill.
We have two tasks on Sunday. One portion of the trail built last year is built on a slant that is difficult to hike across. We will work to flatten the trail to make it easier and safer. Please bring a shovel or rake to help Rick with this portion of the trail.
The rest of us will go to the end of the trail we worked on last year. From the top of the hill we will follow the orange flags through the wood. The work is primarily removing fallen branches and some trimming of the trees. Work gloves and loppers and good hiking boots are the appropriate tools for this team.
After two hours of trail work, come join us for grilled chicken. Please bring a dish to pass.
Directions: (42.605,-77.541513)
Schribner and Giles Roads are open from both ends during the summer. However, if you use your GPS, please avoid Schribner Rd from Strutt St. Take Giles instead.
From Springwater: Head south on Rt 15A from the light in Springwater. Take the first left on Marvin Hill Rd. Bear right at the Y onto Strutt St. Continue straight onto Quanz Rd when Strutt St bears right. Quanz Rd is a steep dirt road. Stay on Quanz Road past Fox Rd. Take the first left turn after Fox Rd onto Giles Rd. (0.7 miles from Strutt St) (there is no street sign on Giles). Follow Giles Rd to the intersection with Schribner Rd. The driveway is on the right about 10 feet past the intersection with Giles Rd. Park next to the barn.
From Wayland: From Rt 15, head east on Rt 21 toward North Cohocton for 3 miles. At Bowles Corners, turn left onto Tabors Corners Rd (Steuben Co Rd 37). After 2 miles, turn left on Schribner Rd (the second left). The driveway is the 2nd driveway on the left one mile up Schribner Rd and about 10 feet before the intersection with Giles Rd. Park next to the barn.
From Honeoye: From Rt 20A, head south on Ontario Co Rd 37. At Canadice, turn right to stay on Co Rd 37. Bear left to stay on County Rd 37. Turn left at the stop sign at Canadice Lake Road. Follow Canadice Lake Rd for 2.7 miles to the third stop sign. Turn left onto Marvin Hill Rd. Bear right at the Y onto Strutt St Continue straight onto Quanz Rd when Strutt St bears right. Quanz Rd is a steep dirt road. Stay on Quanz Road past Fox Rd. Take the first left turn after Fox Rd onto Giles Rd. (0.7 miles from Strutt St) (there is no street sign on Giles). Follow Giles Rd to the intersection with Schribner Rd. The driveway is on the right about 10 feet past the intersection. Park next to the barn.
From the East Lake Rd in Honeoye or From Naples: Rather than traveling north to reach 20A or Co Rd 37, hikers from east of Honeoye Lake may go south to Ontario Co Rd 36 and follow Co Rd 36 to Naples. Turn right on Rt 21 south. Turn right to stay on Rt 21 for 4.5 miles to N Cohocton. Turn right to stay on Rt 21 towards Wayland. After 3.8 miles turn right at Boles Corners onto Tabors Corners Rd (Steuben Co Rd 37). After 2 miles, turn left on Schribner Rd (the second left). The driveway is the 2nd driveway on the left one mile up Schribner Rd and about 10 feet before the intersection with Giles Rd. Park next to the barn.