Viewing the west shore of Hemlock from the north boat launch.

After the history program at the Jack Evans Community Center, Springwater Trails will lead a shortened hike along the west side of Hemlock Lake. We will take some time to view the old cottage foundations along the trail.

This will be an abbreviated hike, lasting about one hour.  The trail is intended to be level, but creeks that have washed out parts of the trail will require some careful climbing.  We may also venture out on the shoreline, to take advantage of the lower water level of the lake.

A chicken BBQ will be available before the history program at 12:30. We will not have a social following the hike.

Directions:  

From The Jack Evans Community Center: Head south on NY-15A for 0.9 miles.  Take the first right turn onto Rix Hill Road.  Park near the Kiosk on the left on the far side of Hemlock Lake.

From Springwater: Go north on NY-15A for 10.1 miles from the light in Springwater. Turn left at the north end of Bald Hill onto Rix Hill Road. Continue on Rix Hill Rd past the Hemlock Lake Park to the Kiosk on the west side of Hemlock Lake.