On Saturday May 10th, Victor Hiking Trails will lead a hike on the trails at Chimney Bluffs State Park, east of Sodus Bay (northeastern Wayne County). The hike will be 3 to 4 miles on varying terrain. Bring a bag lunch and something to drink. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy hiking boots. Meet in the rear parking lot at Victor Town Hall, 85 East Main Street at 9:00 a.m. to carpool to the trail head. Or meet at the park in the large parking lot off Garner Road at 10:00 a.m. Further details and a Map at www.victorhikingtrails.org

Additional details can also be found by calling 585-234-8226, the Victor Hiking Trails (VHT) recorded message – activity hotline.

VHT hikes are open to all hikers, no need to be a member to hike. For Springwater Trails hikers who want a picturesque and unique hike in Chimney Bluffs S.P. this is your chance. Join the carpool at Victor Town Hall at 9:00AM, and hike with VHT. This is one of a number of hikes that VHT & S/T hikers will share together in 2014.

Looking for a hike on Saturday June 7, 2014?  Well, our friends at Victor Hiking Trails (VHT) have three separate hikes at three separate times on this Saturday morning & afternoon.  All are scheduled at Fishers Fire Station.  A quick on site breakfast snack and a pizza lunch are part of the plans.   Hikers can hike any one, two or three of the hikes.   More details can be gleaned from the Victor Hiking Trails website.

Take a hike up the creek

Victor Hiking Trails will lead a creek walk on Saturday, July 12th up and down Conklin Creek, located in the High Tor Wildlife Management Area, near the village of Naples. This is not an easy hike and it is not recommended for small children.

You will be walking in the creek, so bring your water shoes, a bag lunch and something to drink. You may also want to bring dry socks and hiking boots if the group decides to hike other areas of the park.

Meet at Victor Town Hall rear parking lot, 85 East Main Street, at 9:00 a.m. to car pool to the trailhead. Or meet the group at the parking lot on Rt. 245, just west of Parish Hill Road, at 9:50 a.m. The group will return to Victor around 3:00 p.m. Additional information is available at  585-234-8226  or www.victorhikingtrails.org.

See http://www.springwaterfiddlersfair.net/

On Saturday November 8, 2014, Victor Hiking Trails (VHT) will lead a hike at MaryFrances Bluebird Haven Park and Monkey Run Trails. The hike will start at the “Butler Cottage”, 235 Victor-Egypt Road (County Road 9) at 9:00 a.m. There is a large parking area by the house, set back from the road. The hike will be around the 40-acre park and is about one mile of easy walking through meadow and woods. The group will then walk over to Monkey Run Trails for about 2 miles of easy walking through woods. Wear good walking shoes, bring something to drink and a snack.

Map.

Note that for this “local hike” in Victor, VHT will NOT meet at the Victor Town Hall at 9:00AM as is usually the case for monthly VHT hikes, but instead will met directly at MaryFrances Bluebird Haven Park at 9:00 a.m.

Also Note: Bluebirds will likely have already left the area with the change of season/weather.

This is a hike that eventually Springwater Trails (S/T) will have on our hike calendar, just not sure when.  If you want to get a jump on hiking this area, join VHT for this autumn hike.  Check the VHT website for details/changes/etc.

FYI – This hike is the VHT monthly hike for October. As a norm VHT leads one hike per month on the 2nd Saturday of each month, at varying locations; no need to be a member of VHT to attend VHT hikes. Some of the VHT hike locales in 2014 were in the “home range” of Springwater Trails (some in the Naples area).  The Saturday Dec 13,2014 VHT hike will be held at Dryer Rd Park & Fort Hill in Victor, a locale which Springwater Trails hiked Oct 21,2012 as some S/T hikers no doubt recall as the “Ganondagan hike”.  The VHT December hike lends a varied opportunity for S/T hikers to join a VHT hike at this locale and this time without colorful leaves that we enjoyed on 10/21/2012.

Cost: $10 per family
Registration: call 315- 536-5123 or click here

Back by popular demand, Yates County Cornell Cooperative Extension, the Master Forest Owner Volunteers, and the NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation will host a workshop on understanding landowner liability issues.  This workshop will explore the responsibility and liability of landowners for the actions of a trespasser, hunter, invitee, and other types of people who may access your property.  This workshop will provide information about the laws of New York and give guidance on how to proceed with enforcement through local authorities.

This workshop presents an opportunity to have all your questions answered by qualified experts.

 Featured Presenters Include:

David Colligan, attorney at law at Colligan Law, LLP will cover the following topics:

• Current landowner liability case law;
• Posting your property;
• Providing permission to people to hike, hunt, or ride ATV’s on your land;
• Liability toward trespassers versus people who are allowed to be there;
• Right-of-ways; and
• Ponds, swimming, and attractive nuisances.

Josh Crain, Environmental Conservation Officer,

Ed Nemitz, Yates County Sheriff’s Department, and

Dave Mashewske, Yates County District Attorney’s Office will cover the following topics:

• What to do when you suspect a trespass;
• How to report a trespass;
• How to approach a potential situation on your property; and
• Personal experiences and lessons learned.

Workshop fee: $10.00 per person/family includes presentations, refreshments, and expert answers to your questions.  Pre-registration is required by clicking here or calling 315-536-5123.

Please call with questions and registration: Yates County Cornell Cooperative Extension 315-536-5123