As is usual this winter, our Sunday hike in the Schribner Valley will be flexible to adjust to the snow that is on the ground.  We have three hikes planned if we can hike without snowshoes.  If there is enough snow to wear snowshoes and skis, then we will adjust to those conditions.

NOTE: Today is Friday and the ground is covered with snow and the temperature is below freezing.  But Sunday is expecting a high in the 50s, so I believe we will be hiking with waterproof boots.  Go figure!

The Climbers will head west across the valley and up through the woods.  We will select a safe route through the forest that is currently being logged, and the climbers will get a first hand view of the logging process.  When we reach the top, we will take time to enjoy the views to the south, then will head down through pine woods and return along the stream to the house.

The routes for the Tourists will travel through the fields, across the stream, and will climb to the lower side of the forest that is being logged.  They will follow the edge of the forest to the far end of the valley, and then come back to the house. Keep your eyes open for animal tracks – lots of deer and fox, but probably not any bear.

The Naturalists will stay on the house side of the stream and will cross walk in an area of the valley that Springwater Trails has not explored.  Expect one or two hills with about 25 ft rise. On the return, the naturalist will see the cut logs up close.

Following the hike, join us for a pot luck social at the Hopkins house.  If it is cloudy, we will have a fire going and a big plate of pulled pork. Please bring a dish to pass and your own beverage, or make a small ($5) contribution to the social fund.

Directions: During the winter it is necessary to enter Schribner Rd from Tabors Corners road.  Detailed directions are available here. Parking for five cars is available in the driveway, or park along Giles Rd just past the driveway.

From Wayland: From Rt 15, head east on Rt 21 toward North Cohocton for 3 miles. Turn left on 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. Turn around at the intersection and park on the west side of the road.

From the North: Take Canadice Hill Rd past Harriet Hollister Spencer Park to Springwater where it becomes Wetmore Rd.  Or take Wheaton Hill Rd up from NY 15A to the top at Wetmore Rd.  Continue south on Wetmore. At the end of Wetmore, bear right on Tabors Corners Rd.  After 3.5 miles turn right on Scribner Rd.  The driveway is the 2nd driveway on the left one mile up Schribner Rd and about 10 feet before the intersection with Giles Rd. Turn around at the intersection and park on the west side of the road.  Additional detailed directions may be helpful.