Hikes led by Springwater Trails are generally held on Sunday afternoons and appear in this calendar in green.
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Open House at the NEW Springwater Town Highway Barn 10:00 am Open House at the NEW Springwater Town Highway Barn @ Town of Springwater Highway Barn Nov 4 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm TOWN OF SPRINGWATER OPEN HOUSE For NEW TOWN HIGHWAY BARN 8319 Hudson Road, Springwater, NY November 4, 2017 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Fun for the whole family – food and beverages will be provided. Come on down and help … Continue reading → | ||||||
Wesley Hill 2:00 pm Wesley Hill @ Gulick Rd Parking Lot Nov 5 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm This Sunday we will return to Wesley Hill Nature Preserve for a fall loop hike around the perimeter from the Gulick Road parking area, staying clear of the western sections where bow hunting is in progress. Wesley Hill is a … Continue reading → Wesley Hill 2:00 pm Wesley Hill @ Gulick Rd Parking Lot Nov 5 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm This Sunday we will return to Wesley Hill Nature Preserve for a fall loop hike around the perimeter from the Gulick Road parking area, staying clear of the western sections where bow hunting is in progress. Wesley Hill is a … Continue reading → | ||||||
Friends of Genesee Valley Greenway Friends of Genesee Valley Greenway @ Mount Morris VFW Nov 12 all-day ![]() Springwater Trails (SWTs) will join the Friends of the Genesee Valley Greenway (FOGVG) for the events they have planned for their Hike, Bike, Program, Dinner and Annual Meeting. Below is the information posted on their website. SWTs is adding one … Continue reading → | ||||||
Bristol Hills Branch Hike #5 2:00 pm Bristol Hills Branch Hike #5 @ Italy Hill Nov 19 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm ![]() This Sunday, Springwater Trails will continue our monthly hike series on the Bristol Hills Branch of the Finger Lakes Trail.on the hills east of Italy Valley. Next month we will hike down from these hills to Italy valley but for … Continue reading → | ||||||
Hi Tor WMA 2:00 pm Hi Tor WMA @ High Tor WMA Nov 26 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm ![]() November 26th Post Pie Hike~ This Sunday we will hike the road along the West River at the south end of Canandaigua lake. Come work off that extra piece of pie and dollup of ice cream! This is a nice … Continue reading → |
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Barry Childs and Kathy Cloonan barry@africabridge Bike Bill Cooke Bob & Cindy Wagner Bob Menz (bert6952@yahoo.com) Bristol Hills Branch CANCELED Clarks Gully CLWA Colorado Trail Dena Munsell Dog friendly Finger Lakes Trail FL FLT Gene & Georgia Binder (585) 236-5384 Gene and Georgia Binder (585) 236-5384 Greenway Gully Gypsy moth Hemlock Hike Jayne Affolter Jeanie Smith John L Katherine Humphrey? Kayak Kelly Rell Landowner Liability Leader: Mark Lehigh Valley Trail Mark & Linda Hopkins Mark and Laure Allen (585) 662-9305 Mark and Linda Mary Ann Devey (315) 573-0774 Mary Lou Wenthe (585) 208-4337 Melissa Mike and Jenny Johnson Mitchellsville mjkcloonan@frontiernet.net Mushroom Foray Naples Nunda POSTPONED Rick Henchen Saralinda Saralinda Hooker Schribner Sharon Boldt Sharon Boldt (boldtbs@yahoo.com) sugarbush hollow Summer Weekly Wendy Stevenson
Springwater Trails (SWTs) will join the Friends of the Genesee Valley Greenway (FOGVG) for the events they have planned for their Hike, Bike, Program, Dinner and Annual Meeting. Below is the information posted on their website. SWTs is adding one additional option for our hikers – climbers can meet at 1:00 at the pull off south of the Village of Mount Morris on Route 36 just north of Swanson Road. They will then hike 3.6 miles on the Greenway to the parking area in Sonyea State Forest and then along Keshequa Creek as time allows. The “out and back walk” described below is recommended for SWT Naturalists and Tourists. Meet at the VFW parking area behind their building at 3 Elm St. in downtown Mt. Morris at 12:00.
Please note, hikers going all the way to the end and those electing the “out and back” option need to register with Irene Szabo to assure that she knows how many hikers need rides and that there are enough vehicles at the destination point. To register with Irene, email treeweenie@aol.com, or call at 585/658-4321
FOGVG Events in Mt. Morris-Sonyea: Hike, Bike, Program, Dinner & Meeting
WHEN: November 12, 2017 all-day
WHERE: VFW Building
3 Elm St. Mt. Morris NY
CONTACT:
Joan Schumaker
585-490-3302
Experience hiking or biking the Greenway in Mt. Morris and on the newly opened Sonyea section.
Travel 7.25 mi. by starting at the Pocket Park at the Greenway Bridge over the Genesee River or reduce length by starting at one of the new Greenway Parking areas in Mt. Morris, the last official GVGSP parking areas for this event. There is absolutely no parking near the prison area in Sonyea.
At 4.9 miles, turn right, west, across NY 36 into Groveland Correctional grounds, staying strictly on the paved route marked with green on white Greenway signs. After end of old brick buildings, climb gently on dirt road. Mile 6 is the approximate end of prison property with metal gate, and entry into Sonyea State Forest. At first continue west on old dirt road past bushy thickets that once were farms and vineyards. This whole 1670 acre property owned by the state came from a “Shaker” colony and was eventually divided between the Dept. of Corrections and the State Forest. Soon come to a T-intersection; turn RIGHT on the road and descend into forest, then curve left to stay with road until a big parking area at 7.25 miles that is the pick up point. For a ride back to your cars, you need to plan your hike or ride to arrive at this destination by 3:30 pm.
There is also a 4 mi. option for an “out and back walk” of new Greenway route within the Correctional Facility and Sonyea State Forest, with potential for optional side foray into the Keshequa Creek valley where the original canal and railroad used to run. Meet at the VFW parking area behind their building at 3 Elm St. in downtown Mt. Morris at 12:00, in the first block off Main Street going south. This group will caravan to the State Forest and provide rides back to Mt. Morris for the long distance hikers at 3:30 pm.
All participants in the above options should bring water and any food they will need. Hikers going all the way to the end and those electing the “out and back” option also need to register with Irene Szabo to assure that we know how many hikers need rides and that we have enough vehicles at the destination point. To register with Irene, email treeweenie@aol.com, or call at 585/658-4321
The program, dish-to-pass dinner, and FOGVG meeting take place at the VFW building at 3 Elm Street. Refrigeration and ovens are available. At 4:30 pm, Pat Coate from Allegany, NY will present a most interesting program on “Hiking the Appalachian Trail.” Dinner will follow at about 5:30 pm. Please bring your own table service and food to share. The brief Annual Meeting will take place after dinner.
Everyone is invited. Take part in one or more of the above events. Why not join us for all of them.
This Sunday, Springwater Trails will continue our monthly hike series on the Bristol Hills Branch of the Finger Lakes Trail.on the hills east of Italy Valley. Next month we will hike down from these hills to Italy valley but for this hike we will stay between 1400ft and 2100ft. As of Friday, Snow and temperatures at 32 are predicted. Expect some slippery slopes where walking sticks will be helpful.
NOTE: Due to hunting season closures, we will be skipping the section of the Bristol Hills Branch between Williams Rd and Pulteney Rd. But don’t worry, we will return to this section in January.
The trail from Pulteney Rd to Dunn Rd begins and ends with road walks. The 2.1 mile off road portion will form the heart of our hikes, of which we will have three levels.
All hikers will meet at the parking area at the end of Dunn Rd. This will be the end point for the Climbers and Tourist hikes. From the parking area, we will all carpool to the two starting points, while dropping off cars to pick up the Naturalists on CR 34 (Italy Turnpike).
IMPORTANT: If you are a Naturalist (wanting to hike 2.1 miles) and are willing to arrive at 1:45 to leave your car to transport Naturalists back to our meeting place, please RSVP by email to info at springwatertrails.org.
The Climbers‘ hike (4.8 miles) will include all road walks for hikers who want to complete the entire BHB. We will start at Access 11 with a road walk along Pulteney Rd. The road has a gradual downslope to Fivemile Creek. This is followed by a steep climb up about 120 ft, where the orange trail leaves the road to the left.The trail is fairly level for 2.1 miles. We will travel along a corn field before entering a Sugarbush around a beautiful stream with small waterfalls. The first road we cross is Italy Hill Rd. Turn left and walk a hundred feet to the next hedge row. It is the same at Wetmore Rd – turn left on the road to the first hedgerow. At Emerson Rd the trail continues just a bit to the right.We will come out on onto CR 34 at mile 3. From this point, turn right on CR 34, and then left on Dunn Rd, to finish at the original gathering spot. Cars that were left at the end of Dunn Rd, can be used to retrieve the climber’s cars on Pulteney Rd.
The Tourists and Naturalists will start at the point where the trail leaves Pulteney Rd north of Access 11. Since the Tourists are hiking farther (3.9 miles) than the Naturalists (2.1 miles), they should take the lead. The trail will cross three roads (Italy Hill Rd (go left), Wetmore Rd (go left) and Emerson Rd (slight right)) before coming out onto CR 34 after 2.1 miles. We will have a car waiting on CR 34 for the Naturalists, who can drive east on CR 34 to Dunn Rd and then back to the parking lot, Meanwhile the Tourists will continue to hike to the right on CR 34, and then left on Dunn Rd.
Following the hike, we will return to Naples for an optional dinner at the Redwood Inn.
Carpool instructions at the Hike: These instructions may be modified based on the number of hikers on the day of the hike.
One naturalist will be needed to drive the naturalists back to their cars. This person will drive their car from the Dunn Rd parking lot to CR 34. Another car will pick this driver up to go to the start of the hike.
The Climbers will drive all hikers to the start. They will head south on Dunn Rd back to CR 34, Turn left on CR 34. At the intersection with Italy Hill Rd, we will cross the road and turn right onto Pulteney Rd. Just before heading down the hill to Filemile Creek, we will stop to drop off the Naturalists and Tourists. The Climbers will then continue south east until the road turns east. This is Access where the trail comes in from the west. Climbers should turn around and park to the east of the access point on the north side of the road.
Directions: From the southern end of Naples, follow NY 53 toward Prattsburg. In 1.1 miles, turn left onto Italy Valley Rd (CR 21). In 5.5 miles, take a slight right onto Italy Hill Turnpike (CR 34). In 2.6 miles, turn left onto Dunn Rd. A large parking lot is at the end of the drivable portion of Dunn Rd. If the parking area is full, or too muddy, park along the road facing toward CR 34.
November 26th Post Pie Hike~
This Sunday we will hike the road along the West River at the south end of Canandaigua lake. Come work off that extra piece of pie and dollup of ice cream! This is a nice open space with room to walk side by side, chat and enjoy the spectacular views of Canandaigua lake plus it’s inlet. It will be primarily on Sunnyside Rd which is a low traffic area. There are just a couple of hills but manageable.
We will meet at the intersection of Sunnyside Rd and West Ave just north of Naples. The DEC parking area is on the right before the mailboxes.
Naturalists will meet with the group then continue up Sunnyside to the pull-off by the dumpster. They will walk along the roadway that offers beautiful views then retrace their steps to the cars, depending on time and fatigue.
The Tourists and Climbers will set off from the DEC parking lot, walk along Sunnyside to the split where a dirt road rises on the right (for CLIMBERS) and the road dips down toward to the lake cottages on the left (for Tourists). Each group will follow the respective roadways until the first intersection then loop back as follows: the CLIMBERS will be bending down toward the lake whereas the TOURISTS will be taking the higher down hill portion back to Sunnyside. There is one slight drainage ditch that has a plank used for crossing. The views along the lake include migratory waterfowl, a wonderful shale cliff, and quaint lake cottages. Both groups will continue to the DEC parking area. The hike is approximately 4.5 miles.
DIRECTIONS: From Springwater/Dansville/Wayland: Take Rt 21N into Naples. Turn left onto Main St for 1.5 miles. Turn right on Rt#245 (across from Bob and Ruth’s). Continue 4 miles, make a left on Sunnyside Rd. Parking area is at the V just before the mailboxes.
From Honeoye: Take Rt#36 south into Naples, left on Main St for approximately 1.25 miles. Right on Rt#245 (Across from Bob and Ruth’s). Continue 4 miles then left on Sunnyside Rd.
From Canandaigua: Take Rt#364 to Middlesex. Keep straight onto West Ave. at the curve. Take all the way to intersection of Sunnyside Rd. Parking on the left over bridge.
The social will be at Amy’s cabin. Directions given at the hike. Please bring a dish to pass, leftovers or $5 donation if you are sick of cooking.
Description
This preserve, maintained by the Finger Lakes Land Trust, is a perfect refuge during hunting season. In fact, our hikers will be performing a service to the land trust by patrolling the woods as they walk. Steege Hill is about 800 acres acquired in 2001 from an anonymous donor. The forest is regenerating after heavy logging in the 1970’s and contains many species of hardwoods. The 6 miles of trails are constructed largely on the old logging roads. On some of the steep slopes original hardwoods and conifers still remain. From its hilltop vantage point, there is a bird’s eye view of the Chemung River. Worth mentioning are two notable creatures that inhabit this woods. Timber Rattlesnakes have long been residents here, especially on the sunlit rocky outcroppings. They may be snugly out of sight this time of year. The nests of Allegheny Mound Ants are common sight, trailside and in clearings. Black bears like it here too.
Hike Groups
Lets hope the weather conditions are more favorable than last year’s wet and snowy visit to Steege Hill. All groups will depart together from the parking area, heading uphill for about 1/2 mile on a moderate pitch. There are 4 trail loops to explore.
Naturalists will cruise around the Yellow Loop, about a 2 mile jaunt with a few small inclines and a pond. A volunteer leader is needed for this group.
Tourists will traverse the blue and orange trails, enjoying a variety of terrain with some moderate climbs, about 3.5miles. A volunteer leader will also be needed for this group.
Climbers will tackle the white and red trails which offer some up and down hill changes as well as a nice valley view. Distance is about 4.5 miles.
Hopefully all groups will arrive back at the starting point at approximately the same time.
Parking space at Steege Hill is limited. Carpooling is highly recommended. Meet in Springwater at the Town Hall on Route 15 at 12:45 as the drive is about 1 hour.
Directions take 390 south to I 86. Take exit 48 then follow Rt 352E for 1.5 miles. Turn right on South Corning Rd. for .7 miles. After crossing bridge across Chemung River, turn left on Steege Hill Rd. Follow for 1 mile. Preserve is on left.
After Hike Social will be at Tags Restaurant, 3037 Rt 252 in Big Flats. It is a very short drive from the hike. Good food. We have been there previously.
Our hike this Sunday will be at the Ganondagan State Historic Site, 7000 County Road 41 (Boughton Hill Road) in Victor. Ganondagan is the site of a large 17th century Seneca town, and offers hiking trails with interpretive markers illustrating the history and traditions of the Seneca people. The trails will take us through wooded rolling hills and meadows just south of the Village of Victor. Highlights will include the Granary Trail, where the Seneca protected and distributed their corn supplies on a palisaded mesa, and the Earth is Our Mother Trail, where interpretive markers describe local plants and their particular roles in Seneca life. The Seneca Art and Cultural Center (Interpretive Center) will be open for hikers to explore at the end if they wish, for a modest admission price. A portion of the hike will be in the Town of Victor’s Dryer Road Park, adjacent to the Fort Hill (Granary) portion of Ganondagan.
We will meet at 1:45 at the Interpretive Center parking lot, about .2 miles west of the intersection of Route 444 and Boughton Hill Road. Leaving some cars behind, Climbers and Tourists will car pool to Dryer Road Park and follow the Victor Hiking Trails pathway up the hill, past an open field and through a mature hardwood forest. Mountain bikers will know this area for its dense pattern of bike trails off to the sides of the main walking path. The trail leads to the open mesa at Fort Hill, where the circular Granary Trail offers expansive views as far as Bare Hill, and where interpretive markers describe Seneca life and history, their use of the protected mesa, and the conquest and destruction of Ganondagan during the 1687 Denonville Raid.
From the Granary Trail we will head east down the Eagle Trail, through more beautiful hardwood forest and across School Street to the Ganondagan village site and surrounding woods and fields. Climbers will explore the Seneca Trail and Grasslands Trail, through the hardwood forest and then an open meadow, returning to the Interpretive Center by the Earth is Our Mother Trail for a total hike of about 4 miles. Tourists will follow a similar but shorter route ending at Route 444 where cars will be driving back to the Interpretive Center, for a total of 3+ miles.
Naturalists may take one car to the School Street crossing and hike up the Eagle Trail to the Granary Trail and back, a total of about 1.5 miles including a climb of 200 feet with switchbacks). Then driving back to the Interpretive Center, there will be the options of Earth is Our Mother Trail, or the warm and informative museum center (small fee).
The Interpretive Center (Seneca Art and Culture Center) is open until 5 PM, (4:30 if there are no visitors inside) and costs $6 for adults, or $3 for seniors aged 62+. The Barn Longhouse is closed for the season. See the Ganondagan web site for details on the interactive multi-media exhibit and the orientation theater featuring the Iroquois Creation Story film.
Special Feature for Technology Enthusiasts: See the Ganondagan web site for the Self- Guided Tree Tour, a description of some of the majestic trees to be seen along the Ganondagan trails, together with GPS coordinates for an outstanding example of each one.
Likewise see the web site for a description of the Medicine Walk Hike, which provides additional information through GPS waypoints on medicinal plants to be seen along the Earth is Our Mother Trail.
Social – Will be at Cheap Charlie’s Restaurant, 8 Elm Street (a.k.a. Route 444), Bloomfield – just before you come to Main Street (4 miles from Boughton Hill).
BE ADVISED The trails can be slippery, gradual ups and downs. Wearing appropriate footwear and poles will be helpful. Also bring a camera (very nice views and informative markers).
Carpool: You may meet at the Springwater Town Hall at 12:50 (Leave promptly at 12:55), or at Sandy Bottom Park in Honeoye at 1:15 (Leave promptly at 1:20). Click here to add a comment if you want to carpool so others will know.
Directions:
From Springwater/Honeoye area: Go north to Honeoye and then east on 20A to Route 64. Go north on 64 for 3.7 miles to the 5 and 20 intersection. Go west on 5 and 20 for 1.25 miles and make a right on Route 444 (Maple Ave.). Proceed 5.3 miles to Boughton Hill Road (County Rd. 41). Turn left at Boughton Hill Road (flashing light), proceed 0.2 mile down the hill. The Seneca Art and Culture Center (a.k.a. Interpretive Center) is the white and glass contemporary building on your right, with a large parking lot in front.
From points east: Take 5 and 20 west toward Bloomfield. Go right at the Route 444 intersection, and proceed 5.3 miles north to Boughton Hill Road (County Rd. 41) (flashing light). Turn left at Boughton Hill Road, proceed 0.2 mile down the hill. The Seneca Art and Culture Center (a.k.a. Interpretive Center) is the white and glass contemporary building on your right, with a large parking lot in front.
From Thruway: Take Exit 45, and follow Route 96 east to the Village of Victor. In the village center, turn right on Route 444 (Maple Avenue). Go 1.5 miles to the top of Boughton Hill (flashing light). Turn right on Boughton Hill Road. Proceed 0.2 mile down the hill. The Seneca Art and Culture Center (a.k.a. Interpretive Center) is the white and glass contemporary building on your right, with a large parking lot in front.
Are you looking for a great winter hike. This Sunday may be perfect. There was about 4 inches of snow on the ground Thursday, enough so you know it is winter but not so much as to interfere with hiking. Traction devices and even snow shoes will give you a stable base as you hike, and even XC Skis would provide an enjoyable trip for anyone willing to carry their skis across a few gullies.
Bring you traction devices or snowshoes and dress for winter, but in layers because you will warm up. And poles for stability. And plan to arrive at 1:45 to carpool to the top. If you miss us at the bottom parking area, please go directly to the end of Pulver Rd
This Sunday, the sunset will officially start to get later. We will take advantage of the extra minute of daylight for a hike from Dunn Rd up on Italy Hill for 5 miles down to Italy Valley. We will pass through Italy Hill State Forest, and follow an old logging road on a gradual descent of nearly 1000 feet. At the bottom, a short (0.2mi) road walk on Italy Valley Rd will return us to our cars. This is one of the best downhills you will find – a very shallow steady incline broken up occasionally by various sized gullies. The trail is very even and well cared for.
In addition to the forest all around us, highlights include a small waterfall, the “Outback Inn Shelter”, and an absolutely beautiful Hemlock lined small gully on the trail down..
As usual on our Bristol Hills Branch hikes, this hike is a one way hike for Climbers and Tourists, so we will have some car driving to do at the beginning of the hike.
All hikers will meet at the parking area on Italy Valley Rd (42.626312, -77.281368) just north of the Flint Creek crossing at 1:45. All hikers will then carpool up to the top of Italy Hill.
The Climbers will drive South on Italy Valley Rd to Italy Turnpike, then up the hill to Dunn Rd where they will turn left and park at the end of the road. We will hike straight ahead on an abandoned section of the road for 0.7 mi, and then turn right to continue on the trail over to Pulver Rd where we will pass the Tourist cars and continue on the same route they are taking.
The Tourists will also drive South on Italy Valley Rd, up Italy Turnpike, past Dunn Rd and turn left on Italy Hill, and immediately left again on Pulver Rd. About 2.5 miles up Pulver, there is a parking area. The Tourists then hike north on the abandoned part of Pulver Rd for 0.2 miles and then will turn right into the woods. At 1.5 miles we hike down to the stream and waterfall, then scramble up the other side. At 1.7 miles we will reach the Outback Inn. After a brief rest at the Inn (bring an energy bar since this “Inn” is a carry in/carry out self serve establishment), we will start a long descent to the valley floor.
The Naturalists will carpool with the tourists to Pulver Rd, and will follow them to the waterfall. Turning around at the waterfall will mean a 3.0 mile out and back hike, primarily on flat terrain.
Upon reaching Italy Valley Rd, the Tourists and Climbers will turn right to follow the road back to the cars. We expect there will be enough cars left at the bottom to get everyone back up to the Tourists and Climbers cars at the top in one trip.
Total mileage, according to the FLT map, will be 5 miles for the Climbers, 3.7 miles for the Tourists and less than 3.0 miles for the Naturalists.
Following the hike, an optional social will be at the Neapolitan Pizzeria at 120 North Main Street in Naples, NY.
Directions
From Springwater, Wayland and Dansville: Take NY-15 south to Wayland. Turn left at the light onto NY 21 N. In 6.7 miles turn left to stay on NY-21. At the stop sign in Naples, turn right on NY 53S. In 1.3 miles, turn left onto Italy Valley Rd. In 7.7 miles, just over the bridge, there if parking for the Bristol Hills Branch. Please arrive at 1:45 to give us time to carpool to the top of the hike.
From Honeoye: Take CR 36 (West Lake Rd) into Naples. Turn right on NY 21S and continue straight onto NY 53S. In 1.3 miles, turn left onto Italy Valley Rd. In 7.7 miles, just over the bridge, there if parking for the Bristol Hills Branch. Please arrive at 1:45 to give us time to carpool to the top of the hike.
NOTE: Just a reminder that we will not be hiking next Sunday on Christmas Eve. Join us on New Years Eve for a 2:00pm hike at Harriett Hollister Spencer Park.
Hike, Ski and Snowshoe at Harriett Hollister Spencer Park
NOTE: BE PREPARED FOR VERY COLD TEMPERATURES. NOAH PREDICTS A HIGH OF 4 DEGREES WITH A WIND CHILL OF -11 DEGREES.
We will meet at the parking lot at the entrance to Harriett Hollister Spencer Park at 2:00PM. Assuming the snow sticks around, bring gear to snowshoe, cross country ski or hike. Hikers may want to bring traction devices. We will break into groups based on the interests of the participants. If you bring an extra pair of snowshoes, you may find someone who would like to try them out. Bring water and snacks and dress appropriately for the weather with layers that are easy to add or subtract.
Hikers on boots or snowshoes will need to avoid walking on the groomed ski trails (carefully groomed by the Rochester Cross Country Ski Foundation). Since the park is a popular winter sports location, some trails may be easy walking even with snow and we will adjust based on conditions and snow depth.
Social:
Because it will be New Year’s Eve, no after hike social is being planned.
Directions:
FROM HONEOYE: From 20A turn south onto County Route 37 and go about 4 miles to the County Route 37/Canadice Hill Road split. Continue south on Canadice Hill Road about 3 miles. Harriett Hollister Spencer Park will be on your left.
FROM SPRINGWATER: Take Route 15A north out of Springwater for one mile and turn right on Wheaton Hill Road. Take the 1st left onto Canadice Rd. Turn right to stay on Canadice Rd. At the county line continue onto Co Rd 37 for 2.0 miles. Turn right onto Luckenbach Hill Rd. At the top, turn left onto Ross Rd. At the stop sign, take a sharp right onto Canadice Hill Rd. Harriett Hollister Spencer Park will be on your right.
NOTE: It’s still hunting season! Please wear bright colors, preferably orange.
The hike on Sunday 7th January 2018 – the first hike of the New Year – will follow a section of the main path of the Finger Lakes Trail in Urbana, just south of Hammondsport. This is the same hike that we attempted in October but had to abandon because of torrential rain. It’s a short easy hike, just 2.6 miles, and it follows the rim of a deep gully cut by the Mitchellsville Creek. This section slopes gently downhill from north to south with just a few short steep sections. The northern two thirds passes through a dense hemlock wood, and the path is a soft bed of hemlock needles; there are views of the deep gully along the way. There are two ‘beauty spots’ along the route; about a third of the way from the top there’s a short side track that juts out over the gorge giving good views from a height, and about two thirds of the way down there is a pretty creek. Unfortunately, we can’t get too close to either spot; this section of the trail is on private land and we can’t wander off it. The gorge overlook is crumbling and is dangerous, and access to the creek is specifically denied by the land owner.
We will meet at the FLT trail head on Route 54 in Urbana, by the Pleasant Valley Inn (42.388729, -77.260357) at 2:00pm.
The Climbers will shuttle to the high point of the hike at FLT access point 5 on Mitchellsville Road (42.404269, -77.290893), and then walk down the FLT back to the meeting point.
The Tourists and Naturalists will start at the meeting point and walk up the trail. They will walk a short distance north on Rt. 88 (it is Hammondsport-Pleasant Valley Road) and then go left on the FLT through a vineyard. At the end of the vineyard the trail crosses a stream and then rises up through the gully to a pretty spot by the creek. There are no steep sections on this stretch. Those who want to can carry on up the trail can do so, but there are some short but more difficult sections to navigate.
The Social
We’ll have a social at the Union Block Italian Restaurant, 31 Shethar Street, Hammondsport; it is right on the village square. This restaurant opens at 4:00pm on Sundays, so there is a danger that we will finish this hike before it opens – it is a short hike this time. We could wait at the Aroma Art coffee shop if we are done hiking too soon.
Directions
From Honeoye: Follow W Hollow Rd (County Road 36) to Naples. Turn Right at the Middletown Tavern on to Rt. 21 South, and then bear left on to NY-53 South. Continue for 17.1 miles through Prattsburg and then turn left to County Rd 13/Mitchellsville Rd in Wheeler. Turn right when this road ends and folow this road (Route 88) to its junction with route 54. The parking area and trail head is on the left.
From Naples: Take NY-21 South, and then bear left on to NY-53 South. Continue for 17.1 miles through Prattsburg and then turn left to County Rd 13/Mitchellsville Rd in Wheeler. Turn right when this road ends and folow this road (Route 88) to its junction with route 54. The parking area and trail head is on the left.
From Rochester: Take NY 15 south to the I-390, and then I-390 South to the NY 54 / Bath exit, then follow NY54 north to the Pleasant Valley Inn.The parking area and trail head is on the left.
From Springwater and Wayland: Take 390 South to the NY 54 / Bath exit, then follow NY54 north to the Pleasant Valley Inn.The parking areaand trail head is on the left.
Springwater Trails is again hosting a hike at Mendon Ponds park the same day as the annual Monroe County Winterfest. The impressive agenda of the 23rd edition of Winterfest is at http://www2.monroecounty.gov/parks-winterfest . Winterfest activities start at 11am, the hike begins at the usual time of 2pm.
Springwater Trails hikers will meet at the south end of the Beach parking area on Douglas Road, marked with a Purple P on the current map. We will all access the trailhead for the East Esker (Green) and North Meadows (Blue) trails across Douglas Rd.
NOTE: Because of the heightened activity at Mendon Ponds for Winterfest, dog owners should plan to keep their dogs on a short leash. Specifically, dogs should stay away from the Stewart Lodge and the K9 Search & Rescue dog, and from the Seneca Siberian Husky Club Sled Dog Race on South Meadow Trail. The races will be over at 1:00 so our hike should not interfere, but remember to be a responsible dog owner.
Tourists will walk the North Meadow and Pine Woods trails which the map lists at 2.8 miles, mostly flat.
Climbers will follow the East Esker trail for a hilly 4.7 miles.
Following the hike, we will gather at the Brewery Pub and Grill at 8 W Main S in Honeoye Falls for refreshment and warm conversation.
Directions:
From Springwater: Head north on 15A for 21.6 miles through Hemlock and Lima. Take a slight right exit to Honeoye Falls. Stay on W Main St into the villiage where you will pass the Brewery Pub and Grill on the right at the intersection with NY 65 (1.9 mi). Continue straight onto NY 65 for 4.4 mi. (At 2 miles, you will go around a traffic circle. Stay on NY 65.) Turn right onto Pond Rd at the park entrance. Continue straight onto Douglas Rd. when Pond Rd turns right. After rounding the Northward bend on Douglas Rd, look for the Beach Parking area on your left. NOTE: to get to the Evergreen Shelter before the hike for Winterfest events, stay on NY 65 for another 1.2 miles past Pond Rd. Turn right on Canfield Rd. The shelter is on the right 0.7 miles down Canfield.
From Honeoye: From US 20A, head north on CR 37 for 8.2 miles to W Bloomfield. Continue straight on NY 65 for 0.7 miles, then continue straight onto CR 35/W Bloomfield Rd for 6.6 miles. Turn left onto Pond Rd. Inside Mendon Ponds Park, the road will come to a T. Turn right onto Douglas Rd and after rounding the Northward bend on Douglas Rd, look for the Beach Parking area on your left. Note: to get to Winterfest events at the Evergreen Shelter before the hike, stay on W Bloomfield Rd for another 1.7 miles past Pond Rd. Turn left on Canfield Rd. The shelter is on the left 2.1 miles down.
From Rochester: Exit I590 at Monroe Ave toward Pittsford. Turn right (south) onto NY 65 (Clover St). In 6.7 miles, turn left onto Pond Rd. Continue straight onto Douglas Rd. when Pond Rd turns right. After rounding the Northward bend on Douglas Rd, look for the Beach Parking area on your left. NOTE: to get to the Evergreen Shelter before the hike for Winterfest events, turn left from NY 65 in 5.5 miles onto Canfield Rd. The shelter is on the right 0.7 miles down.
From the Evergreen Shelter: Head west on Canfield Rd for 0.7 miles. Turn left onto NY 65 for 1.2 miles. Turn left onto Pond Rd. Continue straight onto Douglas Rd. when Pond Rd turns right. After rounding the Northward bend on Douglas Rd, look for the Beach Parking area on your left.
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