The Finger Lakes Trail has a main trail, branch trails and loop trails. This Sunday’s hike will be in and around the Village of Naples on sections of the newest loop trail. Soon to be blazed with purple discs, the Grimes Glen Naples loop connects to the Bristol Hills Branch Trail and gives foot travelers a route past wineries, restaurants, historical sites and natural wonders.

We will meet at 2:00 at the parking lot for Ontario County’s Grimes Glen Park located at the end of Vine Street (off south Main). Splitting into 2 groups we will both walk through the Village to the end of Ontario Street where it meets Naples Creek. Taking a lane along the west side of the creek to Route 245, we will go up the trail on the east side to the Ontario Street foot bridge. Here the Naturalists will cross the creek and make their way back to the glen while the Climbers will continue straight on a local trail that goes above the creek, come out at Mark’s Circle, and head back to the glen. Both groups will travel about 4 miles.

Once back at the Park, hikers may choose to cross the foot bridge and take the trail along the stream of this classic Finger Lakes gorge. Where the trail ends, those wanting to see the 60′ waterfall will need to ford the stream and continue on up the gorge.  Non-slip water shoes and “high water” pants are needed for stream crossing/walking. The waterfall is about 1/2 mile from the parking lot.

The dish to pass social (or make a $5 contribution to the social fund) will be at the picnic area next to the parking lot at Grimes Glen. Hot dogs will be provided. Please bring your choice of beverage and (if possible) a lawn chair. In the event that it is raining, the after hike social will be at Middletown Tavern in Naples.

Directions; 

From Wayland: Take Route 21 E through N Cohocton and into the village of Naples, N.Y.  At Rt 53 in Naples, turn left to stay on Rt 21. In 0.5 miles, turn left onto Vine Street and continue until it comes to a dead end and a dirt parking lot with a small picnic area.

From Honeoye: Take West Lake Rd S (CR 36) into the village of Naples, NY.  At the Middletown Tavern, turn left onto Rt 21.  In 0.2 miles, turn left onto Vine Street and continue until it comes to a dead end and a dirt parking lot with a small picnic area.

From Rochester and Pittsford: Take NY 64 S past Bristol Mountain.  In Bristol Springs, NY 64 ends.  Continue straight onto Rt 21 into the village of Naples, NY.  In 7.2 miles, turn left onto Vine Street and continue until it comes to a dead end and a dirt parking lot with a small picnic area.

The parking lot is at the end of a residential street. Please use consideration for the neighbors when parking and using the picnic area.

The Bristol Valley Playhouse is at the corner of Vine and Main. Vine Street is marked and there is a small wooden sign  located  at the corner of Vine Street and Route 21 that points to Grimes Glen.