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Hikes led by Springwater Trails are generally held on Sunday afternoons and appear in this calendar in green.

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Stid Hill North 4:00 pm
Stid Hill North @ North tract parking lot
Jul 5 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Stid Hill North @ North tract parking lot | Naples | New York | United States
The scheduled Tumble Hill hike has to be changed because the Rec Center is not unconditionally open, and the river is full of downed trees. Stid Hill WMA is a DEC managed property consisting of two tracts in Bristol and … Continue reading
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VHT hike at Robert H Treman Park 8:00 am
VHT hike at Robert H Treman Park @ Robert H Treman Park
Jul 11 @ 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Victor Hiking Trails (VHT) will be leading a hike at Robert H Treman Park, near the Ithaca area, on Saturday July 11th, 2015. This hike is part of the monthly guided hike series of VHT.  (***** Please note!! – accept apologies … Continue reading
Genesee River Paddle – with the Genesee Valley Conservency 9:00 am
Genesee River Paddle – with the Genesee Valley Conservency @ Mount Morris to Indian Fort
Jul 11 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Genesee River Paddle - with the Genesee Valley Conservency @ Mount Morris to Indian Fort | Mount Morris | New York | United States
The following event is planned by the Genesee Valley Conservency. Bring your own craft and enjoy the beautiful waters of the Genesee River. Drop your craft in Mount Morris (behind Park Inn Liquor/Genesee Valley Resturant) (someone will keep an eye … Continue reading
Ontario Pathways – Seven Saturday Hikes, one each month 9:30 am
Ontario Pathways – Seven Saturday Hikes, one each month
Jul 11 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Meet at the designated locations by 9:30. April 25th. Meet at the New Covenant Baptist Church Parking lot on County Road 46.  Hike Main St to CR 46. (3mi) May 9th.  Meet at the New Covenant Baptist Church Parking lot … Continue reading
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Parish Hill Hike 4:00 pm
Parish Hill Hike @ green cabin
Jul 12 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Parish Hill Hike @ green cabin | Naples | New York | United States
Our hike will begin on Dewolf Rd above Naples and around the corner from HiTor WMA. This is a portion of the Bristol Branch of the FLT. From the parking area off Dewolf Rd, we will walk along the FLT to … Continue reading
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Bristol Branch of the FLT 4:00 pm
Bristol Branch of the FLT @ parking area
Jul 19 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Bristol Branch of the FLT @ parking area | Naples | New York | United States
This Sunday, we will hike a 4 mile section of the Bristol Branch of the Finger Lakes Trail.  On the FLT map of this section, it is from Access 4, on Seman Rd., into the West Hill Nature Preserve,  to … Continue reading
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A woods walk to Clark Gully Waterfall 4:00 pm
A woods walk to Clark Gully Waterfall @ Hi Tor
Jul 26 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
A woods walk to Clark Gully Waterfall @ Hi Tor | Naples | New York | United States
East of the southern end of Canandaigua Lake is a part of High Tor known as South Hill. This portion is composed primarily of 1,000 acres of overgrown fields with steep wooded hillsides. According to Indian legend, South hill is known … Continue reading
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Bristol Branch of the FLT @ parking area
Jul 19 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

IMG_0270This Sunday, we will hike a 4 mile section of the Bristol Branch of the Finger Lakes Trail.  On the FLT map of this section, it is from Access 4, on Seman Rd., into the West Hill Nature Preserve,  to Access 5, DEC garage on SR 245.  FLT maps are available, at reasonable cost, from the FLT web site, www.fltconference.org. The trail is well marked with orange blazes.  The Springwater Trails officers have decided to have our group maintain this section so, this will give you a chance to see what needs to be done and if you would like to join us on a maintenance day, sometime next month.

We will meet in the large parking lot, in the back of the Naples Community Park on Route 245.  From here, we will carpool to the starting spots.  Climbers will go to the parking lot in back of Bob and Ruth’s. and walk down Fried Hill Rd. to the trailhead.  There is a steep uphill climb right at the start.

IMG_0274Tourists will go to Seman Rd. where there is a small parking area at the trailhead.  They will enter the trail at the West Hill Preserve, a fairly flat area, marked with orange discs, instead of painted blazes.  The 2 groups will meet each other around the middle of the trail, at which point, after a car key exchange, each group will continue to their respective finishes.  In case you’ve forgotten from last time, avoid going near the electric fence.

IMG_0281The trail is about 4 miles and has some steep hills so, the naturalists, who want to avoid them, can remain in Naples Park.  There are some fairly level trails there with lots of raspberry bushes, with the berries being at the peak of ripeness.  If you’d like, I can show you where there is a patch so large, I picked 4 quarts of berries there in one day.

After the hike, we will all convene at the Naples Community Park for our picnic social.  There are 2 pavilions and 1 of them should be available.  In case they’re not, you may be advised to pack some lawn chairs and I’ll have a folding table, if needed.  The park has portapotties for your relief convenience, or you might prefer to use the bathrooms at the side entrance of Bob and Ruth’s.  Otherwise, you know the routine.  Bring a dish to pass or make a donation.

To get to Naples Community Park, from the village, proceed north on Route 21 and turn right on 245.  The park is about half a mile on the right.

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A woods walk to Clark Gully Waterfall @ Hi Tor
Jul 26 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

East of the southern end of Canandaigua Lake is a part of High Tor known as South Hill. This portion is composed primarily of 1,000 acres of overgrown fields with steep wooded hillsides. According to Indian legend, South hill is known as the “Birthplace of the Senecas”. The open areas on the top of South Hill offer excellent scenic views of the Naples and West River Valleys.

This week we will hike the top of the hill and follow the Clark Gully down to a secluded waterfall.

Hike Discription:

Hikers will split into 3 groups:

Clark's Gully

Due to temperature and high degree of dificulty, Climbers may wish to postpone the climb from the bottom parking lot that was done last year and elect to hike in from the top at the north end of the park to the waterfall area and return by way of the creek. most of the creek can be hiked without entering the water but there might be spots where you may need to enter the water to cross. This was hiked last week and water levels less than one inch were encountered.

Tourists will drive to the north parking lot on top of the hill. They will hike into the waterfall area passing through wild flower meadows and wooded areas along the way. They will return back to the cars along a service road.

Naturalists will also drive to the north end of the park and enter a service road that goes most of the way back to the waterfalls area. The last 200-300 ft hiked will be on a marked trail that goes gently down hill to the waterfall. Along the way are wild flower meadows off to the side. Most of this walk is in the shade. We will return back to the cars the same way.

Recommendations:

Bring water, bug juice, hat and preferably, light weight pants.

After Hike Social:

Bob and Ruth’s at the corner of RT245 and RT21 in Naples.

Directions :

Drive to Naples. Off Rt 21 across from Bob & Ruth’s, turn onto Rt 245. Drive a few miles toward Middlesex. You will pass a dec boat launch (west river) on the left side. Continue about a mile more and turn left onto Sunny Side Road. Drive about a mile to a “T” in the road. There is a DEC parking lot off to the right. We will all meet there for the hike.

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A Hike with Highs and Lows @ Schribner Valley
Aug 2 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

IMG_0531This week we are returning  to Schribner Valley to explore the forests in the area. We will gather at the Hopkins house.  Early arrivals will want to take note of Marty’s pipes holding up the refurbished dock.

We expect to split into two groups. The Climbers will head up the Schribner Rd for a hike through several of the managed forests in the valley. The tops of the hills, where most of the farming in the area is done, provide some beautiful views. But primarily we will walk through the forests and enjoy the cooler temperatures provided by the shade.

IMG_0532The Naturalists will take a more level route up the Giles valley, across a rock bridge. Expect one gentle down and up hill as we enjoy nature.

Following the hike, join us for a picnic and fire by the pond.  If you want to test the docks, be sure to bring your bathing suit.

Directions

Expect from 1 to 2 miles of dirt road, depending on the route you select.  But both Schribner and Giles roads as passable for passenger cars.

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 dirt road. Stay on Quanz Road past Fox Rd.  Take the first left turn after Fox Rd onto Giles Rd. ().7 miles from Strutt St).  Follow Giles Rd to the intersection with Schribner Rd. The driveway is on the right about 10 feet past the intersection with Giles Rd. (Total 2 miles of dirt road)

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. (Just 1 mile of dirt road)

More directions available here and here.

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Maintaining the Bristol Branch of the FLT @ Bob and Ruth's
Aug 4 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am

Did you enjoy the neat hike on the Bristol Trail on July 19?  Did you notice the work that’s needed to make it into a real neat trail, friendly not only for hikers, but also for the Twisted Branch mega marathon runners on August 29, many of whom will be entering this part of the trail in the dark?

So, grab your work gloves, loppers, weed eaters, bowsaws, etc. and join us on Tuesday, August 4 or, if it’s raining, the following day.  We’re starting at 8 AM, so we can get done before it gets too hot.  We’re meeting at the picnic tables outside Bob and Ruth’s in Naples, to plan our workday.  You can get a cup of joe, or anything else you’d like, from their fine breakfast menu.  Most important, you can use their plumbing facilities, to start out with an empty storage tank.  Donna Noteware is meeting us there, to get us access to the middle of the trail, through Longsdorf Rd.  This is where those omnipresent multiflora roses are constantly encroaching on the trail

Hope to see you there.  Let’s show how nice our organization can make this trail for our hikers and runners.

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Canadice Outlet Woodswalk – Past – Present – Future @ Hemlock Canadice State Forest
Aug 8 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Note:  change of day and time – Saturday, Aug. 8 11:00 (not Sunday)
Creek waters in August

Creek waters in August

Springwater Trails will join the New York State Forest Owners Association – Western Chapter to explore a unique area in the DEC Hemlock/Canadice State Forest called the Canadice Outlet. The Canadice Outlet cuts through a deep gully on Bald Hill, encompassing  more than 700 acres of forest.   The Canadice Outlet is a natural fast flowing stream that diverts waters for the City of Rochester from Canadice Lake into Hemlock Lake.  Overflow waters continue into the Hemlock Creek, which joins the Honeoye Creek, and eventually flows into the Genesee River and Lake Ontario.

Underground channel transfers waters from Canadice Lake via Canadice Outlet into Hemlock Lake

Underground channel transfers waters from Canadice Lake via Canadice Outlet into Hemlock Lake

Hidden in the Canadice Outlet are remains of a former milling town called Dixon Hollow, where 100 years ago local businessmen used the power of the water to fuel their mills.  The forested area surrounding the outlet has been untouched for over 100 years and is a precious treasure worthy of conservation.

Inlet to Hemlock from Canadice outlet.

Inlet to Hemlock from Canadice outlet.

The program will begin promptly at 11:00, so please arrive  at 10:45 to park your cars along the road at 5107 Old Bald Hill Road, Hemlock. Access into the Outlet is through private property at this location. After hearing a brief history of the City of Rochester Waterworks, and Dixon Hollow, we will follow an old abandoned road to the creek, noting the diversity of trees, native plants, and geological formations.  We will also examine some of the remains of an old saw mill, raceway, grist mill, and bridge that crossed the outlet creek. Wear good hiking shoes, bug repellent, and be prepared with alternative shoes to possibly cross the creek as water levels can change suddenly with summer storms.

Coral mushroom in August

Coral mushroom in August

From this point, hikers will divide into three groups to explore the outlet.  Naturalists (beginning hikers) will head to the south, with a slower, less steep walk along the creek. Led by Ellen Folts, owner of Amanda’s Garden, Ellen will identify a variety of native plants that exist in this special environment of a deep gully, creek bed, and  forested area. Tourists and Climbers (intermediate and advanced hikers)  will take a northern route high above the creek, with some short steep hikes down to the creek bed area. Led by a retired forester, Peter Muench and Pam Masterson, owner of Canadice Kitchens,  forestry, history, wildlife, and native plants will be identified and discussed at different locations. The area can be very steep with a predominately red oak and hemlock forest.  We will end our hike at the curved dam on Rt. 15A and car shuttle back to our beginning location on Bald Hill. If time and creek conditions allow, advanced hikers may take an alternate route back through the outlet creek area along more difficult steep areas.

Dam holds up during recent flood of June 14, 2015

Dam holds up during recent flood of June 14, 2015

During our social hour, local historian Rick Osieki will provide a slide presentation covering the history of Dixon Hollow and the City of Rochester Waterworks.  Please bring a dish to pass and your drink of choice.

Directions:

From Springwater and points south: Take 15A North from the Springwater light for 10.1 miles.  At the north entrance to Hemlock Park, turn right (away from the park) onto Old Bald Hill Rd. Follow Old Bald Hill Rd for half a mile to the curve.  The driveway is on the left at the curve.

From Hemlock NY and points north: Take 15A South from the intersection with 20A  light for 0.7 miles.  At the north entrance to Hemlock Park, turn left (away from the park) onto Old Bald Hill Rd. Follow Old Bald Hill Rd for half a mile to the curve.  The driveway is on the left at the curve.

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Walk Behind the Waterfalls Gorge Tour – Watkins Glen @ Watkins Glen State Park
Aug 9 @ 1:00 pm
Walk Behind the Waterfalls Gorge Tour - Watkins Glen @ Watkins Glen State Park

*** PLEASE NOTE – – –  This is NOT a scheduled Springwater Trails hike.  It is an option for a hike at Watkins Glen, a hike led by a park naturalist, as held on numerous dates.  Sunday August 9th (when there is no scheduled S/T Sunday hike) being one of those dates.. ***

Likely Watkins Glen is a bit far to do a S/T hike, perhaps except by distance exception. (On the outer reaches of travel area to hike.)  However for those S/T hikers with specific interest in going to Watkins Glen S.P., recently rated #3 state park in the U.S.A. (by-the-way Letchworth S.P. was recently rated #1 state park in all of the U.S.A., maybe you’ve not yet heard this), &/or who are perhaps looking for a Sunday 8/9/2015 hike (if they feel they are missing a Sunday hike from their weekend plans) and who maybe can not make the Saturday August 8th S/T hike this may be an option.

There are also other dates for this same “Walk Behind the Waterfalls Gorge Tour” hike.  Please take note of the varying availability of dates and times this hike is offered as a park naturalist guided nature walk.

Perhaps at the Saturday 8/8/2015 S/T hike (Canadice Outlet Woodswalk), some of our S/T hikers may wish to confer about possibilities of coalescing a group of hikers who may wish to hike at Watkins Glen on 8/9, or on another date, to do this Watkins Glen Waterfall hike.

And, … of course once you are at Watkins Glen S.P for this hike, nothing stopping you from continuing your hiking time at the park outside of the park naturalist guided walk.  Heck, you made the drive, why not see some more of the place.  And if it is a hot day, there is an olympic-sized swimming pool in the park sure to cool you off if you take the plunge.  And for cemetery appreciators (and with a vista viewpoint none-the-less), there is a large cemetery (Greenwood Cemetery) immediately contiguous the northeast section of Watkins Glen State Park, and yes park trails connect to the cemetery.  It is left to you to explore the possibilities, no “spoiler” here, albeit said there is an open-sided pavilion in the cemetery with picnic tables.

Also noteworthy, not too far west of the far western end of the park, is a section of the FLT, and in the towns of Orange, Tyrone, Reading & Dix (all in Schuyler County) is the Sugar Hill State Forest and here you will find the Sugar Hill Fire Tower trails, and YES, you can climb the fire tower to the top.  And occasionally the “cab” of the fire tower is open.  (Hint: look for Tower Hill Road.)

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Here is the listing info provided on the park website for this recurring date hike.

http://nysparks.com/events/event.aspx?e=142-14059.5.7

Walk Behind the Waterfalls Gorge Tour

Daily Dates through: Tuesday, September 8th, 2015, inclusive (No hikes SCHEDULED ON mONDAYS)

Join a park naturalist on a guided nature walk one mile up the Gorge Trail to explore the origins and history of the gorge. Meet at the gorge entrance at the end of the main parking lot off of Franklin St./NYS Route 14.

Tuesdays – Sundays, 10am & 1pm. No fee; no reservations required.

Phone: (607) 535-4511

– See more at: http://nysparks.com/events/event.aspx?e=142-14059.5.7#sthash.REqLupxe.dpuf

 

 

 

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Rob’s Trail Extension Building @ Rob's Trail Preserve Parking
Aug 12 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

The Nature Conservency is asking for volunteers to help clear the trail from the Rob’s Trail parking area on Rt 15A down to Hemlock Lake. Meet at 9:30 at the parking area. Bring hand tools and gloves.

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GVC’s – Geology of Indian Fort Nature Preserve hike @ Indian Fort Nature Preserve
Aug 15 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Genesee Valley Conservancy (GVC) presents an interpretive hike program (event) at Indian Fort Nature Preserve.  Start time is 9AM on Saturday August 15th, 2015, with unspecified end time (but a guess would be by 11AM).  Here is a link to the GVC website for GVC event listings.

Ontario Pathways – Seven Saturday Hikes, one each month
Aug 15 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am

Meet at the designated locations by 9:30.

April 25th. Meet at the New Covenant Baptist Church Parking lot on County Road 46.  Hike Main St to CR 46. (3mi)

May 9th.  Meet at the New Covenant Baptist Church Parking lot on County Road 46.  Hike CR 46. to Depot Road (5mi)

June 6th. Meet at Depot Road. Hike Depot Rd to Stanley Junction (3.8mi)

July 11th.  Meet at BOCES parking lot.  Hike Stanley Junction to Boces (3.5mi)

August 15th. Meet at the Orleans water tower. Hike Boces to Orleans (4.5mi)

September 12th. Meet at Rt 96 trail head.  Hike Wheat Rd to Rt 96 (3.8mi)

October 10th. Meet at Gifford Rd.  Hike to Wayne county line and back (3.6mi)

You can download a PDF with more information.

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Harriet Hollister Spencer State Park @ Parking Lot at Entrance
Aug 16 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Alert: Heat index over 90 today.  Be sure to bring water and consider a hat.

Join us for a hike at “the top of the world”, as my daughter named this fabulous corner of Springwater.  Perhaps the most notable feature of Harriet Hollister Spencer Park is the breathtaking view from the Overlook Trail.  Some folks take the long drive up just to gaze at Honeoye Lake and the surrounding hills from this two thousand foot high vantage point.  On a clear day, the Rochester skyline is visible.  For some this will be a familiar destination, for others an opportunity to explore a variety of trails with some intriguing terrain.

HHSPark overlookAs usual we will gather at the designated parking area to welcome everyone and to form our hiking groups.  Maps will be provided to hike leaders.

Naturalists will head out on Ruthie’s Run to the Chalet Trail.  This area is an old road that once led to a large chalet and cabins which housed a camp at one time. Two of the old red cabins are still standing.  One is used by the Nordic Ski Patrol during the winter season.  This group will continue on until the trail meets The Pines trail. They will pass a stone bench and plaque dedicated to a young skier who once competed at the park. There they will stroll through a lovely corridor of Norway Spruce, eventually arriving at the picnic area and restrooms.  From there they can amble along  Overlook Road to take in the scenic view for as long as they wish.  A short half mile hike up the road or along the trail that parallels the road, will return them to the starting point.  Total mileage about 2.5 miles.  Hike leader to be recruited.

The Tourist group will follow the Overlook Road for a brief way to connect with Cannonball Run, a shady fern covered section of the woods.  It was named for a Nordic skier who  tragically perished in an auto accident a few years back. Where Cannonball meets the park road, the Tourists can stop to admire the outstanding view before proceeding on to Raccoon Run and the Blue Spruce Trail, an easy meander through the forest, with a few small hills to navigate.  This group will return to the parking area via the Chalet Trail for a total of about 4 miles.  A map will be provided to the lucky hike leader.

Climbers  will tackle a number of trails, beginning at Big Oak, to hike around the perimeter of the park in a clockwise direction.  I promise enough hills to satisfy you on this tour.  This group will sample most of the park trails during their 5 + mile journey.  They will also enjoy a stop at the famous Overlook.  Melissa will guide this group.

Social  After our adventure, we will travel back down Canadice Hill Rd and CR 37 to the Valley Inn, located on the corner of Rt 20A and CR37, for refreshments of your choice.

Directions.

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