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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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Hike at Lucien Morin Park (related paddle is canceled due to weather) 2:00 pm
Hike at Lucien Morin Park (related paddle is canceled due to weather)
Oct 3 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Please note: The schedule paddle in Irondequoit Creek has been canceled due to possible poor weather conditions. If you were hoping to paddle, please come to the hike and social instead. While there may be some showers, temperatures will be … Continue reading
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Cycle for Vincent House Comfort Care Home 9:00 am
Cycle for Vincent House Comfort Care Home @ Victory Park
Oct 9 @ 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
Join the Vincent House of Wayland, and cycle for a good cause with a 30 mile route along scenic Canadice Lake – enjoy beautiful views as you cycle for a cause! Route options available for both road and trail riding. … Continue reading
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Hi Tor Hike – Naples to Conklin Gully 2:00 pm
Hi Tor Hike – Naples to Conklin Gully
Oct 10 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Hi Tor Hike - Naples to Conklin Gully
The Sunday hike on October 10th 2021 will most cover the FLT on Hatch Hill in Naples; the Fall colors should be at the finest for this hike.  The hike will start at the Bob North bridge at the bottom … Continue reading
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Auburn Trail Hike or Ride from Mertensia Park 2:00 pm
Auburn Trail Hike or Ride from Mertensia Park @ Auburn Trail
Oct 17 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
About the Auburn Rail Trail:   This crushed-stone trail follows the corridor of a New York Central line from Farmington to Pittsford. There remains one gap in Victor, but work is under way to close it.  The trail is currently … Continue reading
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Hike at Stony Brook State Park, Dansville 2:00 pm
Hike at Stony Brook State Park, Dansville @ Clara Barton Shelter
Oct 24 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Hike at Stony Brook State Park, Dansville @ Clara Barton Shelter | Dansville | New York | United States
LOCATION:  Enter the park through the North Entrance off of NY-36 and drive past the admission gate (this is considered “off-season” so no fees will be charged) to the parking area.  We will start our hikes from the Clara Barton Shelter … Continue reading
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Halloween Hike or Bike Ride – Canadice Lake 2:00 pm
Halloween Hike or Bike Ride – Canadice Lake
Oct 31 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
This Sunday we will bicycle and hike along the west side of Canadice Lake. We will meet at the north end of Canadice off of Purcell Hill Rd.  Both hikers will head south on a pleasant and easy maintenance road … Continue reading
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Hike at Stony Brook State Park, Dansville @ Clara Barton Shelter
Oct 24 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

LOCATION:  Enter the park through the North Entrance off of NY-36 and drive past the admission gate (this is considered “off-season” so no fees will be charged) to the parking area.  We will start our hikes from the Clara Barton Shelter which is to the left of the parking area.  Bathrooms near the shelter will be open.

HIKE DESCRIPTION:  Stony Brook is one of the Finger Lakes State Parks which was the site of a Civil Conservation Corps camp during the 1930’s.  Many of the trails and facilities at the park are thanks to the work that they did. We will hike on three trails that cover the length of the park – the Gorge Trail, West Rim Trail and East Rim Trail.  The Gorge Trail runs along Stony Brook at creek level while the other two trails wind along the top of the gorge.  Hikers will appreciate the work done this past summer to replace stone steps and wooden stairs where needed.  We will split into three groups with each group walking at their own pace.  All three trails have many steps and are most likely going to be wet and slippery so poles and traction devices or good treaded hiking boots are recommended.

Climbers will hike the West Rim Trail and the East Rim Trail. They will cross over the playground area to the West Rim Trail trailhead and begin climbing about 400′ in elevation to the top of the gorge. The trail then goes along the rim to the upper park where hikers will go over the stone bridge and return back to the lower park along the East Rim Trail.

Tourists will hike the Gorge Trail and the East Rim Trail.  They will go past the swimming area to the Gorge Trail trailhead and continue up past three waterfalls to the upper park where they will cross over the stone bridge and return back to the lower park on the East Rim Trail.

Naturalists will hike the Gorge Trail out and back.  They will go past the swimming area to the Gorge Trail trailhead and continue as far as they want then return by the same route.

RECOMMENDATIONS: The weatherman is calling for cooler weather and a possibility of showers on Sunday so be prepared.

SOCIAL:  An after hike social will be at the Clara Barton Shelter. Cider and donuts will be provided.  If there is enough interest we could go in on a pizza and have it delivered to the park  – people will be asked about this prior to beginning the hikes

DIRECTIONS:  From the Village of Dansville take NY-36 South.  The North Entrance to Stony Brook State Park is several miles south of the village on the left.

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31
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2021
Halloween Hike or Bike Ride – Canadice Lake
Oct 31 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

This Sunday we will bicycle and hike along the west side of Canadice Lake. We will meet at the north end of Canadice off of Purcell Hill Rd.  Both hikers will head south on a pleasant and easy maintenance road that seems to be a favorite route for many local walkers and skiers (when there is snow). Climbers, Tourists and Naturalists will all hike the same route, each group going at its own speed and distance.

Please arrive a few minutes early so we can organize and start hiking at 2:00PM.

Since it’s Halloween, everyone is invited to cycle and hike in costume. Curses on politicians of any stripe are forbidden on state land, but well behaved dogs are welcome.

The Hikers

This hike will be a slow walk up and down the Canadice shoreline. We’ll walk south for an hour and then return to the starting place. Based on our hiking speed, some hikers will have time to head up Rob’s Trail for a view of the lake from above. If the lake level is low we will investigate a route down to the water for a walk back on the rocks of the shoreline.

The Bicyclists

The bicyclists will cycle south down the west side of Canadice lake to the end of the lake, and then return the same way. Since this is a short distance for a bike ride, we’ll explore the roads and trails at the south end of the lake before returning to the starting place.

The Social

The social will be at the Birdhouse Brewery in Honoeye.

 

Directions (click here for a more detailed guide):

We will meet at the northwest parking area for Canadice Lake on Purcell Hill Road west of Canadice Lake Road. Please note that this is not a boat launch.

From Rochester and the I390 Exit 11 Park and Ride: From Rochester, take I390 south to Exit 11.  Turn left (south) on Rt 15.  The park and ride is on the right side.  From the park and ride, turn right onto Rt 15 and then an immediate left onto Rt 251 toward Rush.  After 1.3 miles, bear right onto 15A.  Follow 15A through Rush, Lima and Hemlock for 18.5 miles.  Turn left on Purcell Hill Road for 1.2 miles.  At the bottom of the hill, the parking area is on the right before you cross the Canadice outlet.

From Springwater: Take 15A north from the Rt15 intersection for 7.6 miles.  Turn right on Purcell Hill Road for 1.2 miles.  At the bottom of the hill, the parking area is on the right before you cross the Canadice outlet.

From Honeoye:  From Rt 20A, turn south on CR 37.  After 3.7 miles turn right at the white church in Canadice.  Stay straight onto Burch Hill Rd when CR37 bears to the left.  Follow Burch Hill Rd down to Canadice Lake Rd.  Turn right (north) on Canadice Rd for 0.7 miles, then left on Purcell Hill.  The parking area is on the left in 0.2 miles.

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Genesee Valley Greenway Hike from Fowlerville
Nov 7 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

The Genesee Valley Greenway State Park is a 90-mile open space corridor that follows the route of the Genesee Valley Canal (1840-1878) and the Pennsylvania Railroad Rochester Branch (1882-1963) from the Erie Canalway Trail in Rochester’s Genesee Valley Park to the Village of Cuba in Allegany County. The Greenway will eventually extend to Hinsdale in Cattaraugus County. This Sunday’s hike will start at Fowlersville Rd parking area in the town of  Caledonia and will follow the Greenway north to US-20 and then to NY-5 and finally will follow the Erie-Attica Trail out to a parking area. on Farmers Rd in Avon.

There are three options for this hike.

  1. The Tourists will do an out-and-back two hour hike.  This is a good option for any hikers who would prefer to avoid car-pooling during the pandemic. The Greenway starts by following the Genesee River, crossing a couple of streams that cross under the trail through a deep culvert to get to the river. At about the 1.2 mile point, the river wonders through loops to the east, we nice big fields visible between the trail and the river. , The Tourist group should watch the time and turn around  at 3:00 for a two hour out-and-back hike of less than 5 miles. Don’t go past Rt 20 – at that point the out and back will be over 6 miles. For safety sake, slower hikers should always stay in a group of at least 2 hikers and turn around at the same time.
  2. The Naturalists will do a through hike to US Route 20 (Pickup point #1 on the map). There will be a car available at Route 20, to return hikers to their cars.  This option is 3.2 miles and will be limited by the size of the pickup car.
  3. The Climbers will continue on the Greenway past Route 20, and across NY 5. About a tenth of a mile past NY 5, the Climbers will turn right just past two bridge abutments onto the Erie Attica Trail. These abutments carried the Erie-Attica Railroad over the Pennsylvania Railroad. Interested hikers may find the planning study report for the Erie-Attica Trail of interest. This hike is 5.4 miles ending at pickup point 2 and will take slightly more than 2 hours if hikers maintain a 25 minute mile pace. If necessary, hikers can stop at the Route 20 crossing or return to that crossing prior to reaching the Erie Attica turnoff. Hikers who complete the hike to cross the Genesee River at Farmers Rd will have a couple of cars to carry them back to Fowlersville Rd. These cars should plan to stop at Rt 20 to pick up any stragglers.

Following the hike, join us for a social hour at either Tom Wahls in Avon or at the Rising Storm Brewery in South Lima.

NOTE: Carpool drivers should plan to arrive at 1:30 at their pickup point. It is about 10 minutes back to the Fowlerville Rd meetup point.

Directions: To the Fowlerville Rd parking area (the Green start point on the map).

From Springwater: Head west on NY-15 from the light in Springwater. Continue on route 15 through Livonia and Lakeville. At 1.5 miles north of Lakeville, turn left onto Triphammer Rd. In 3 miles at the end of Triphammer Rd, turn right onto NY-39. In 2.5 miles, turn left onto Fowlerville Rd. In 2.9 miles, cross over the Genesee River and the parking area is on the left. After parking, you will cross the road to hike north on the Greenway.

From Naples: Head west from Naples on CR 36 to Honeoye.  Turn left on 20A for 1.5 miles. Turn right onto Big Tree Rd, across 15A  and 15 for 7 miles. At the end of Big Tree Rd, turn left on US 20A into Lakeville. Take a slight right to stay on NY-15. At 1.5 miles north of Lakeville, turn left onto Triphammer Rd. In 3 miles at the end of Triphammer Rd, turn right onto NY-39. In 2.5 miles, turn left onto Fowlerville Rd. In 2.9 miles, cross over the Genesee River and the parking area is on the left. After parking, you will cross the road to hike north on the Greenway.

From Canandaigua: Head west on US 20 through Lima to Avon.  At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit to stay on Route 20. In 0.3 miles, turn left onto NY-39 (Wadsworth Ave). In 1.7 miles, turn right onto Fowlerville Rd. In 2.9 miles, cross over the Genesee River and the parking area is on the left. After parking, you will cross the road to hike north on the Greenway.

From Geneseo: Head north on NY-39 toward Avon. In 7 miles, turn left onto Fowlerville Rd. In 2.9 miles, cross over the Genesee River and the parking area is on the left. After parking, you will cross the road to hike north on the Greenway.

Directions to the Route 20/Greenway pickup point 1 (Drivers wanting to hike the 3 miles and willing to leave their cars at the parking area on Rt 20).

From Springwater: Follow NY 15 north through Livonia and Lakeville to Route 5 & 20.  Turn left and follow 5&20 around the traffic circle in Avon. In 1.2 miles past the traffic circle, turn left to stay on US-20 as NY-5 continues straight. The Greenway is 1.1 miles ahead with parking on the right.

Directions to the Farmers Rd pickup point 2 (Drivers wanting to hike the full 5.4 miles and willing to leave their cars at the end.)

From Lima: (I assume you can find Lima!) Follow 5 & 20 west for 8 miles, around the traffic circle in Avon. Just before the Genesee River, turn right into Farmers Rd.  Follow the road for half a mile, passing through the underpass under the trail. The underpass may have a pool of water under it. The parking area is on the north side of the underpass.

Directions From Farmers Rd to Fowlerville Rd: Turn right on 5&20. In 0.4 miles, turn left to stay on US-20. (Stop at the Greenway to pick up any drivers who have parked at the Rt 20 parking area.) In 3.5 miles, turn left onto Casey Rd.  At the end of Casey Rd, turn left onto Fowlerville Rd. The parking lot is on the right in 1 mile.

 

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Patriot Park @ Bristol
Nov 14 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

We will visit and hike a little-known gem nestled in the town of Bristol – Patriot Park – this Sunday. Patriot Park was acquired as a donation from Ontario County by the town of Bristol. The park spans 12.6 acres and is located on the south side of CR 32, just west of Mud Creek. Due to generous donations of a picnic table, many benches along the way, and much time and labor the park’s trail system is well-equipped and easy to navigate.

There are four small trails winding into each other for a total of just over 2 miles. This is an easy walk – most of it is flat with the exception of the Uplands Trail, which is a gentle slope of about 5 minutes in length.

We will all do the same hike, meeting in the parking lot in adjacent Levi Corser Park and walking from there to the 3rd trail entrance to Patriot Park, west of Mud Creek. We will head to the Uplands Trail Loop for a lovely view of an open field on CR 32, then head north, then east, to a small pond. Walking north along the creek we will cross the creek right before the road and enter the Codding Conservation Area on our return. This is a pristine woodlands with no new plantings in the last 50 years. There are many wildflowers, trees, the creek and numerous wildlife including a wide array of songbirds, butterflies and deer.

We will also see some interesting ‘found objects’ art displays and natural benches, in the form of trees, along the way and will exit at the first trailhead for Codding Conservation Area, then head back to the cars.

Anyone wishing to extend the hike can walk the track around Levi Corser Park and then walk on to an old cemetery nearby on the east side of Route 64 and explore that. Depending on the weather we will either have a picnic social at Levi Corser Park or travel to Lock, Stock and Barrel, a few minutes drive down Rte 64. There is a pavilion at Levi Corser Park, with several picnic tables, attached to a building so it is open on three sides. There is one grill for use. There are bathrooms with running water on site.

DIRECTIONS TO HIKE: FROM THE WEST: TAKE RTE 20A EAST TO CR32 (WIZARD OF CLAY ON CORNER). RIGHT ONTO CR32, LEVI CORSER PARK IS ON THE RIGHT SIDE. FROM THE EAST: TAKE CR32/BRISTOL ROAD WEST, CROSS RTE64, LEVI CORSER PARK IS ON THE LEFT. FROM THE NORTH: TAKE RTE 444 SOUTH TO BLOOMFIELD, TURN LEFT ONTO RTS 5&20, TURN LEFT ONTO RTE 64, LEFT ONTO CR32. FROM THE SOUTH: TAKE RTE 21 TO CR 12, LEFT ONTO RTE64N, LEFT ONTO CR32.

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Powder Mills Park, Perinton
Nov 21 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

 

Powder Mills Park, off Route 96 in the Town of Perinton, is one of Monroe County’s outstanding hunting-free hiking parks, matching Mendon Ponds Park for rugged terrain and interesting features.

Meet at the Oak Tree Lodge Parking Lot on Woolston Road at 1:545 for a 2 PM start. Warm layers, hiking poles and good boots are advised. The Climbers will follow a winding course (ridges and lowlands) of about 4 miles through the south and central parts of the park, both north and south of Woolston Road. The Tourists and Naturalists will take a less strenuous route of about 1.5 miles from Oak Tree Lodge toward Wadhams Lodge along the Trillium Trail, turning to the east on the Ridge Trail to cross the low ridge and explore the fish hatchery before returning by the same route.

 

Directions:

From Springwater: Head north on 15A for 21.6 miles through Hemlock and Lima. Take a right at the exit to Honeoye Falls. Stay on W Main St into the village, and at the center of town make a right on East Street, which becomes Boughton Hill Road. Follow Boughton Hill Rd (CR53) east to Victor- Holcomb Road (State Route 444) at flashing light on hilltop; turn left (going North) and follow 444 (becomes Maple Ave in Victor) to intersection with Rte 96. Turn left on Rte 96 and proceed through Victor, past Eastview Mall, and under Rte I-490 overpass; watch for Fishers Rd at first light after I-490; turn left on Fishers Rd and watch for Woolston Road; turn right on Woolston Road; watch for and park @ 2nd lot (Oak Tree Lodge) about 1/4 mile on left.

Alternate Route: from Honeoye Falls, take Route 65 (Main Street) north to Route 251, then right on 251, through Mendon, and turn left on Wangum Road in 1.8 miles. When Wangum Road ends at Main Street Fishers, go left and then  a quick right on Fishers Road. Go under the Thruway, and in 2 miles, make a left on Woolston Road to enter the park. The Oak Tree lot will be the second parking area on your left, in about a half mile.

 From Rochester area & north: From Interstate 490 – take the Bushnell’s Basin exit. Go left on Route 96, pass the Garnsey Road light, and take a right on Park Road. Just past the Fish Hatchery, turn left on Corduroy Road. At the end of Corduroy Road, turn right on Woolston Road. The Oak Tree Lodge parking area will be the second lot on your left, in a quarter mile.

Post Hike Social:  will be at Twin Elder Brewery 160 School Street in Victor (SW corner of School Street and Rawson Rd, roughly across from Victor Post Office) and next to D’S Pizza, where we can order pizza and possibly other takeout fare to bring into the brewery.

 

Directions to Social:  Go right from Oak Tree lot on Woolston Road, take a left at the end on Fishers Road to Route 96. Go right on 96 to Victor, about 5.5 miles. Turn right at School Street (next to Canandaigua Bank), go another .4 miles to the Rawson Road intersection on the right. Twin Elder Brewery will be on your right just past the intersection.

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Fairport Historical Museum and Erie Canal Hike @ Fairport Historical Museum
Nov 28 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

This Sunday we will enjoy the beautiful downtown Fairport NY, with some history of the Erie Canal and a walk along the banks of the Canal.

Our hike will start with a tour of the Fairport Historical Museum. Vicki Profitt,  the Museum Director & Pres. of the Historical Society will be our tour guide.  It is a very small museum & it will be open @ 2:00, so people are welcome to come in anytime after that but probably around 2:15-2:30 is ideal.  The tour will be approximately 1/2 hr. Parking is available in the municipal lot across the street from the museum.

After the tour, we will have two hikes. The longer hike will cross the canal on the Lift Bridge and follow the canal path east. In about a mile, we will cross the canal and continue east on a wooded path. At the next bridge (Lyndon Rd), we will cross back over the canal and continue back to the village. Hikers wishing some refreshment will leave the canal, crossing a parking lot to Mulconry’s Irish Pub. The rest of the group will cross the Lift Bridge, taking the stair up beside the library to the parking lot and our cars. This hike is approximately 5 miles.

For a shorter hike we will stay on the canal path for about 1 and a half miles, returning the way we came.

Following the hikes, everyone is invited to Mulconry’s Pub at 17 Liftbridge Ln E, Fairport, NY 14450. You can find a description of Bangers and Mash plus other food on their menu. This pub is a very short walk from the Village Landing, so cars can stay parked there at the Landing. We will be making a reservation for 10 people & we can increase it if need be.

Directions: The Museum is  in on Perrin St, one street west of Main St in Fairport. Parking is across the street – plenty of parking by the Dollar Store in Fairport Village Landing.

From Springwater: Head north on NY 15A. In 2.7 miles from the flashing light, take a slight right onto Old Bald Hill Rd South, then an immediate right onto Johnson Hill Rd.  At the top end of Johnson Hill Rd, turn left onto CR 37. In Canadice, turn left to stay on CR 37 for 11 miles. At the light in W Bloomfield, continue straight onto NY 65. Continue straight onto CR 35 when NY-65 curves to the left. In Monroe County, the road changes name to W Bloomfield Rd but continue straight. After crossing the Thruway, Thornell Rd is 1.4 miles. Turn right on Thornell Rd. At the end of Thornell Rd, turn right onto NY 96.  At the second light, turn left onto Kreag Rd. At the end of Kreag Rd, turn right onto Ayrault Rd. At the first light, turn left onto Moseley Rd (NY 250). In 0.9 miles, turn left into the Fairport Village Landing parking lot. Park on the far side of the parking lot, across the street from the Museum.

From Canandaigua: Tak3 NY 332 north to the Thruway.  Head west on the Thruway to exit 45. Take the first exit off I-490 onto NY 96. Pass Eastview Mall and turn right onto Moseley Rd (NY 250). In 0.9 miles, turn left into the Fairport Village Landing parking lot. Park on the far side of the parking lot, across the street from the Museum.

From Rochester: Take I-490 east to Exit 25 – NY31F Fairport. In 3.6 miles you will be in the village of Fairport. Turn left onto Perrin St (the last street before the light). Go past the Museum on the left and turn into the parking lot on the right.  Park across the street from the Museum.

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Canandaigua Vista – New FLLT Nature Preserve
Dec 5 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Join us Sunday afternoon to explore the latest Nature Preserve of the Finger Lakes Land Trust – Canandaigua Vista, overlooking the Canandaigua Valley and points east. This preserve, on a 90-acre parcel that was once a dairy farm, includes a combination of meadow and woodlands, with trails circling the property and abutting parts of Barnes Gully and a farm pond. This is a shorter hike than our usual, but there’s a lot to see. If folks finish early and there is interest, we can visit another nearby Canandaigua overlook afterwards – Quiet Meadows on Barnes Road.

Hiking is on mostly dry rolling hills, with some moderate climbs. The Land Trust permits fall hiking while also issuing a limited number of private bow hunting permits on the property in the interest of deer control; all permitted hunters have been advised of our event. WEAR SOME BLAZE ORANGE OUTERWEAR AS A PRECAUTION. Poles and mud-suitable boots also advised. Binoculars are also recommended if you have them – great for identifying landmarks way off across the lake.

Meet at 1:45 at the new trailhead parking lot near the top of Jones Road, a dead end off Route 21, about 2 miles south of Cheshire. Park in the generous off-road lot, not on the road. The whole group will take the White Trail around the perimeter of the preserve, stopping at various overlook points to take in the sights. At the end of the loop after about 1.25 miles, Naturalists and Tourists will return to their cars to adjourn to Quiet Meadows (see directions below), and Climbers may retrace the full loop back to the start, seeing the sights from the other direction for a total of about 2.5 miles, or adjourn to Quiet Meadows or nearby Onanda Park, where we can hike another 3 miles in a woods with its own Canandaigua Vistas.

Optional Social:   Join us afterwards for refreshments at Brews and Brats, 6461 Route 64. Check out the menu here.:

DIRECTIONS:

From Springwater, Wayland, Naples: Go east to North Cohocton and Naples and Route 21, then continue north through Woodville to the intersection of Route 21 and Route 64. Bear right at the fork and follow Route 21 north for 6.8 miles, to just past the Scenic Overlook. Make a left on Jones Road, and go up the hill about a half mile. The Trailhead parking area will be on the left. There is a big sign.

From Honeoye: Take Route 20A east to County Road 32 (Wizard of Clay), then make a right and proceed to the Bristol Valley. At the Route 64 intersection, go straight and up the hill, making a right on Montanye Road (later Goodale Road) This road ends in Cheshire . Make a right on Route 21, and go about 2 miles south. Make a right on Jones Road, just after the Seneca point Road intersection. Go 12 mile p the hill to the trailhead parking on the left.

From 5&20 and Canandaigua: Take Route 21 south to Cheshire and continue south another 2 miles to Jones Road, just after the Seneca point Road intersection. Go 12 mile p the hill to the trailhead parking on the left.

Directions to Quiet Meadows and Onanda Park: Return to Route 21 and make a left, then an immediate right on Seneca Point Road. In about .9 miles, turn left on Barnes Road. The first building on the right is a red barn. Park in front of the barn and go through the hedge row opening to the grassy labyrinth. Walk the labyrinth paths for a meditative experience, or navigate the mowed paths to the left around the 5 acres of hills and lake vistas. For Onanda Park, Barnes Road entrance, proceed another quarter mile down Barnes Road. After the road curves to the right, look for a dirt road entering the woods on your left (no sign) There is a trailhead and parking for about 8 cars in there.
Brews and Brats: From Canandaigua Vista, go down Jones Road and right on Route 21. In 6.8 miles, turn right on Route 64 and go a sort distance around the curve to the right. Brews and Brats is behind Arbor Hill at 6461 Route 64.

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12
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2021
Mendon Ponds Park Hike
Dec 12 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

This Sunday’s hike will take us back to an old favorite, Mendon Ponds Park, with well-marked trails and much to see in every season. We will meet outside the Nature Center/Wild Wings at 1:45PM. Wild Wings is open 10AM-2PM if you want to arrive early and walk through before our hike. There are also restrooms at the center.

The weather on Sunday is expected to be a nice 40 degrees but the rain on Saturday could make our hike a bit muddy. Please be prepared and bring your pole(s) if you use them.

We’ll split into just two groups for this hike. The Naturalists and Tourists will hike the area of the Grasslands and West Esker trails with an overlook of the Devil’s Bathtub, for about 2+ miles. The Climbers will do a combination hike of the Nature Trail/Birdsong and the Quaker Pond loop for a longer (and quicker paced) hike of about 5 miles, with an enjoyable view of Quaker Pond. See attached map with trail descriptions.

Park Map:       https://www.monroecounty.gov/files/parks/jan%2015%20mpp%20map.pdf

For the social afterwards, interested members can head to Flaherty’s in Honeoye Falls at 60 W Main St..

Directions:

From Springwater: Head north on 15A for 21.6 miles through Hemlock and Lima. Take a right at the exit to Honeoye Falls. Stay on W Main St into the village where you will pass the Flaherty’s on the right. 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. The Nature Center parking area is immediately on the right.

From Honeoye, take US 20A west and head north on CR 37 for 8.2 miles to W Bloomfield. Continue straight on NY 65 for about 3 miles, and make a right on Quaker Meeting House Road just before you come into Honeoye Falls. When Quaker Meeting House Road ends at Route 251 (Rush-Mendon Road), go left and then right on Route 65/Clover Street. The Pond Road entrance to the park is about 2 miles to the north, on the right. The Nature Center parking area is immediately on the right.

From Rochester: Exit I 590 at Monroe Ave toward Pittsford. Turn right (south) onto NY 65 (Clover St). In about 6.7 you will come to the Canfield Road entrance to the park – this is not the one you want. Continue another 1.5 miles, then turn left onto Pond Rd, the second entrance into the park. The Nature Center parking area is immediately on the right.

 

 

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19
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Harriet Hollister Spencer Park, Canadice @ DEC Main parking lot at HHS main entrance
Dec 19 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Please join us this  Sunday to explore a  hiking site not far from Springwater. A few years ago New York State acquired several new parcels of land to the south of Harriet Hollister Spencer Park, linked to the main park by an established snowmobile trail called C4.In the past, we’ve hiked the section of the C4 trail closest to the main park, and this Sunday The Climbers will start from the main parking lot and hike out following Ruthies trail  to C4 off Deremus trail  going as far as the intersection of Canadice Hill Road and Tibbals Road, a.k.a Townline Road (that’s the town line between Canadice and Springwater – also the Ontario-Livingston County Line). Climbers can return to the main parking area by returning back on C4 or following the Canadice Hill Road back. Total distance for Climbers is about 4 miles round trip. Tourists and Naturalists will follow the same route  until the C4 turnoff but stay in the main park,  for a total hike of 1.5 hours and about 2.5 miles.

Wear proper clothing according to prevailing weather conditions . As always, bring water, good hiking footwear and poles if you typically use them. The trail is gently rolling – no especially steep sections.

Social:  After the hike we will repair to Birdhouse Brewing Company at 8716 Main Street, Honeoye,  for their menu of craft beers and food.

Directions:  

From Springwater and Wayland – take Route 15A North from Springwater, turning right on Wheaton Hill Road. Take a left on Canadice Road (County Road 42), forking to the right when County Road 42 divides off from Canadice Lake Road. Make the next right, on Tibbals Road (formerly Town Line Road). The trail head is where Tibbals Road ends at Canadice Hill Road/Wetmore Road.

 

From Rochester or Canandaigua – go to Honeoye, and follow Route 21A (Main St. Honeoye) west toward Hemlock. About a mile out of Honeoye turn left on County Road 37. Follow County Road 37 until it makes a 90 degrees turn to the right across from the Canadice Methodist Church; at this point go straight onto Canadice Hill Road instead of County Road 37. Continue straight on Canadice Hill Road, taking the left fork at Ross Road, and passing the main entrance to HH Spencer Park. The trail head is 1.7 miles south of the main park entrance, and 8.5 miles from Route 21A. Beyond the trailhead Canadice Hill Road turns into Wetmore Road.

Directions from Hike to Social at Birdhouse Brewing Co.

  •  Take Canadice Hill Rd. going toward Harriet Hollister Parking Lot.  Keep going straight, it will become County Rd. 37.

  • When you come to Route 20A you will make a right. (at the intersection, St. Mary’s Catholic Church will  be on the Right corner). Take 20A into Honeoye.

  • Birdhouse Brewing will be a brown building on your left, four buildings past the traffic light.

On Sundays they serve Hot Dogs and Hamburgers and are open until 7:00pm.

Harriet Hollister Spencer Park, Canadice @ DEC Main parking lot at HHS main entrance
Dec 19 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Please join us this  Sunday to explore a  hiking site not far from Springwater. A few years ago New York State acquired several new parcels of land to the south of Harriet Hollister Spencer Park, linked to the main park by an established snowmobile trail called C4.In the past, we’ve hiked the section of the C4 trail closest to the main park, and this Sunday The Climbers will start from the main parking lot and hike out following Ruthies trail  to C4 off Deremus trail  going as far as the intersection of Canadice Hill Road and Tibbals Road, a.k.a Townline Road (that’s the town line between Canadice and Springwater – also the Ontario-Livingston County Line). Climbers can return to the main parking area by returning back on C4 or following the Canadice Hill Road back. Total distance for Climbers is about 4 miles round trip. Tourists and Naturalists will follow the same route  until the C4 turnoff but stay in the main park,  for a total hike of 1.5 hours and about 2.5 miles.

Wear proper clothing according to prevailing weather conditions . As always, bring water, good hiking footwear and poles if you typically use them. The trail is gently rolling – no especially steep sections.

Social:  After the hike we will repair to Birdhouse Brewing Company at 8716 Main Street, Honeoye,  for their menu of craft beers and food.

Directions:  

From Springwater and Wayland – take Route 15A North from Springwater, turning right on Wheaton Hill Road. Take a left on Canadice Road (County Road 42), forking to the right when County Road 42 divides off from Canadice Lake Road. Make the next right, on Tibbals Road (formerly Town Line Road). The trail head is where Tibbals Road ends at Canadice Hill Road/Wetmore Road.

 

From Rochester or Canandaigua – go to Honeoye, and follow Route 21A (Main St. Honeoye) west toward Hemlock. About a mile out of Honeoye turn left on County Road 37. Follow County Road 37 until it makes a 90 degrees turn to the right across from the Canadice Methodist Church; at this point go straight onto Canadice Hill Road instead of County Road 37. Continue straight on Canadice Hill Road, taking the left fork at Ross Road, and passing the main entrance to HH Spencer Park. The trail head is 1.7 miles south of the main park entrance, and 8.5 miles from Route 21A. Beyond the trailhead Canadice Hill Road turns into Wetmore Road.

Directions from Hike to Social at Birdhouse Brewing Co.

  •  Take Canadice Hill Rd. going toward Harriet Hollister Parking Lot.  Keep going straight, it will become County Rd. 37.

  • When you come to Route 20A you will make a right. (at the intersection, St. Mary’s Catholic Church will  be on the Right corner). Take 20A into Honeoye.

  • Birdhouse Brewing will be a brown building on your left, four buildings past the traffic light.

On Sundays they serve Hot Dogs and Hamburgers and are open until 7:00pm.

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  1. Looking for brochure.or mailing list so I can receive it in the mail.
    Nothing opens up for mailing list.
    There’s all kinds of very bizarre ads and post for viagra and other drugs above on calender page.
    Please let me know if there’s a brochure available

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