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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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Lehigh Valley Trail Hike or Bike in Rush, NY 2:00 pm
Lehigh Valley Trail Hike or Bike in Rush, NY @ Stevens-Connor Lehigh Valley Lodge
Apr 6 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Lehigh Valley Trail Hike or Bike in Rush, NY @ Stevens-Connor Lehigh Valley Lodge | Rush | New York | United States
Come join us for a leisurely hike or bike along the Lehigh Valley Trail on Sunday April 6th! With its flat even surface, the trail is a hidden gem for walking, hiking, jogging, biking.  It is a vital link in … Continue reading
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Ontario County Park at Gannett Hill Hike-Naples 2:00 pm
Ontario County Park at Gannett Hill Hike-Naples
Apr 13 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Ontario County Park at Gannett Hill Hike-Naples @ Naples | New York | United States
Save the date! This is one of our group favorite hikes. Ontario County Park at Gannett Hill is one of the highest points in Ontario County and located in the scenic Bristol Hills. At an elevation of 2,256 feet above … Continue reading
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No Hike-Easter Break 2:00 pm
No Hike-Easter Break
Apr 20 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
No Hike-Easter Break
No hike has been scheduled for this date due to the Easter Holiday.  Enjoy the break, spend time with loved ones and eat chocolate bunnies. This will give you something to burn off next week 🙂  
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Mystery Hike-Details Coming Soon 2:00 pm
Mystery Hike-Details Coming Soon
Apr 27 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Mystery Hike-Details Coming Soon
Mystery Hike coming your way….details under construction. Please check back.
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Hike at Sandy Bottom Park, Honeoye
Mar 16 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Our hike this Sunday, March 16th will be at Sandy Bottom Nature Trail starting from Main Street across the street from Birdhouse Brewery (8716 Main Street Honeoye, NY 14471).  This is where we will park and gather.

The hike will begin at 2:00pm.  Please plan to arrive by 1:45pm for hike instruction and participation in our beloved group photo.

The hike will begin by exploring the beach then progress to the loop nature trail where hikers will be treated to early spring sights and sounds of the surrounding woods and open field and then return to Main Street. Our hike (about 2.5 miles) will be a combination of field and woods on a relatively flat terrain.

 

Social:  Please join us afterwards at the BirdHouse Brewing Company at 8713 Main Street, Honeoye, for restorative food and beverages and some entertainment.  http://birdhousebrewing.beer

 

 

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Canadice Westside Trail Hike, Canadice
Mar 23 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

This week’s hike will be on Canadice Lake Trail!

This is an easy, 1.8-mile each way hike along the shore of the lake; the trail is level and well-maintained and the lake views are lovely. For most hikers it will be a walk along the lake for an hour or so and then back the same way; more enthusiastic hikers can veer off on Rob’s Trail that leads over the ridge and down to Hemlock Lake – this is a moderate to hard trail with several steep uphill and downhill section. Dress appropriately for the weather, carry water and some energy food, and carry a walking pole if it helps. Leashed pets are welcome.

The Meet-Up Location:

The hike will begin at 2:00pm.  Please plan to arrive by 1:45pm in the parking area off Purcell Hill Road, Town of Canadice, Ontario County. Google Maps (leaves this website) Click here for directions.  Please plan to arrive early enough to park and get dressed for the weather conditions.

Social:  Please join us afterwards at the BirdHouse Brewing Company at 8713 Main Street, Honeoye, for fun, food and fellowship.  http://birdhousebrewing.beer

 

 

 

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2025
Hike at Affolter’s Family Homestead, Hemlock
Mar 30 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

You are invited to hike, on a very special private property at the Affolter family homestead (circa 1900), on Sunday March 30th!

The farm, which originally spanned over 360 acres, has been in the Affolter family for over three generations.  The property is rich with historical significance and amazing views of the Naples Valley including Honeoye Lake!  Weather permitting, we also explore Affolter Gully.

 

The hike on Sunday, March 30 will begin at 2:00pm.  Please plan to arrive by 1:45pm, dress for the conditions and feel free to bring poles. The terrain is varied with a small hill, open areas and wooded terrain.

 

Location: The Affolter family homestead is located at 5422 Co Road 37, Hemlock, NY  14466 is well marked and is on the high side of the road. There is plenty of room for parking on the property next to the house and or the barn.

 

Social: After the hike, plan to warm up and join the group onsite at the Affolter homestead. Please bring a dish to pass or small monetary donation.  We look forward to seeing you all!

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2025
Lehigh Valley Trail Hike or Bike in Rush, NY @ Stevens-Connor Lehigh Valley Lodge
Apr 6 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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Come join us for a leisurely hike or bike along the Lehigh Valley Trail on Sunday April 6th!

With its flat even surface, the trail is a hidden gem for walking, hiking, jogging, biking.  It is a vital link in the area’s expanding regional trail network, connecting the Genesee Valley Greenway Trail to the west with Victor’s Auburn Trail to the east. The approximately 15-mile trail is located in the southern-most portion of Monroe County, beginning at the Genesee River and extending through the Towns of Rush and Mendon to the Ontario County Line, and extending north to the Town of Henrietta.

Location

We will meet at the Stevens-Connor Lehigh Valley Lodge 2611 Pinnacle Road, Rush, NY 14543. Please plan to arrive by 1:45pm to ensure timely departure for the hike or bike.  Hike or bike groups will walk or ride for about an hour, then turn around and return to the parking area.

The Social

After working up an appetite, we will meet at the Fireside Grill & Sports Bar 3939 E. Henrietta Road, Henrietta, NY 14467 to eat, drink and be merry. http://www.firesidegrillsportsbar.com

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Ontario County Park at Gannett Hill Hike-Naples
Apr 13 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Save the date! This is one of our group favorite hikes.

Ontario County Park at Gannett Hill is one of the highest points in Ontario County and located in the scenic Bristol Hills. At an elevation of 2,256 feet above sea level, you’ll enjoy expansive views to the East and view portions of Ontario County and the hills behind Seneca and Cayuga Lakes.

Location:

6475 Gannett Hill Park Dr, Naples, NY 14512

The hike on Sunday, April 13th will begin at 2:00pm.   Please plan to arrive by 1:45pm, dress for the conditions and feel free to bring poles.

 

Hike Details: (stay tuned-more details to follow shortly)

 

The Social:

After the hike, please join us at Lock Stock Bar & Grill 5432 NY 64 Canandaigua, NY  14424.  All are welcomed!

http://lockstockbristol.com

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No Hike-Easter Break
Apr 20 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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No hike has been scheduled for this date due to the Easter Holiday.  Enjoy the break, spend time with loved ones and eat chocolate bunnies. This will give you something to burn off next week 🙂

 

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Mystery Hike-Details Coming Soon
Apr 27 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Mystery Box Pic

Mystery Hike coming your way….details under construction. Please check back.

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I Love My Park Day – Cleanup Hike on Canadice Lake Parking Areas
May 3 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

May 4th is the New York State “I Love My Park” day – the day the state begs for free labor to pick up trash on the land that it owns. We usually do our bit, and this year the bit we have chosen is Canadice Lake. The trails themselves don’t need much cleaning up, but the parking areas are usually dumping grounds for some less courteous visitors.

This Saturday hike is in addition to our usual Sunday hike!

 

We plan to clean up both North and South boat launch parking areas.  We will meet at the north boat launch, at the end of the old east lake road, a sharp left after you first enter Rix Hill Road from Route 15A.
We will send the first 6 people to do the loop down to the lake and around back to the parking lot, and then around the lot. After the first 6, we will send groups of 6 to other parking/boat launch areas around the lakes.  And if we can organize it, we will have a small boat at the Hemlock North Boat Launch to take 6 to the Rob’s trail connection for putting up blazes if we can get hold of the paint in time.

 

Optional Social: Please join us at the Birdhouse Brewing Company in Honeoye – 8716 Main Street, just east of the traffic light, for craft beer and pub food.

 

Directions: From Springwater: proceed north on Route 15A 19 miles, then make a left on Rix Hill Road and an immediate left on Old East Lake Road, a.k.a Boat Launch Road.

From Honeoye and points east:  Take Route 20A west from the Bristol Valley and Honeoye. When 20A meets Route 15A, make a left and go about .6 miles to Rix Hill Road. Make a right and then an immediate left on the dead end road to the boat launch parking area in one mile.

From Rochester and points west: Take Route 15 south from Henrietta or Route 15A south from Honeoye Falls, or Route 390 south to the Lakeville-Livonia exit, then go south on Route 15 and then east on Route 20A  through Hemlock. When Route 20A turns east toward Honeoye, go straight another .6 miles and make a right on Rix Hill Road. Then make an immediate left onto the boat launch road and go to the end, 1 mile.

From Penn Yan:  Take 54A across the north end of Keuka Lake to Branchport. Continue straight onto Italy Hill Rd (CR32). In 4.9 miles, turn left to stay on Italy Hill Rd and take the 2nd right onto Italy Hill Turnpike (CR34). At the bottom of the hill (3 miles) stay to the left onto Italy Valley Rd (CR18). On entering Ontario County, Italy Valley Rd becomes CR21. Continue to the T and turn right onto NY 53 into Naples. Continue straight onto NY 21 North past the Wayside Market and turn left onto Clark St (CR 36). Continue for about 15 miles along Honeoye Lake. Turn left at the light onto US 20A. In 4.8 miles, turn At 0.7miles past the intersection with 20A, take the first right onto Rix Hill Rd into the Hemlock Lake Park. Take the first left and follow the boat launch road to the end.

To the Social: From the Boat Launch parking area, return to Rix Hill Road, make a right and then a left on Route 15A. Go .6 miles and make a right on Route 20A. In about 4.75 miles you will reach the traffic light in Honeoye. A few buildings beyond the light is Birdhouse Brewing on the left at #8716.

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Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse Tour and Hike or Bike Genesee Riverway Trail
May 4 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Tour of Charlotte Genesee Lighthouse and Hike or Bike Genesee Riverway Trail

A special treat has been planned for this hike date!  We have been invited to tour the Charlotte Genesee Lighthouse BEFORE our regular scheduled hike time.  For those interested in the tour, you will need to RSVP Kelly Rell (kellrell@verizon.net) NO LATER than FRIDAY 5/2/25 by 10AM so that the Lighthouse can have enough tour guides for the group.  Plan on an hour for the lighthouse and home tour. Note there is an admission fee of $5.00 for adults aged 18 and over.

Please plan to arrive by 12:45pm for the tour.

Hike:

We will meet at Charlotte Genesee Lighthouse (in the parking lot of the Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church) at 1:45pm for our hike or bike to Turning Point Park.

Cyclists: will follow the Genesee Riverway Trail down to Turning Point Park and beyond doing a 1 hour loop and return.

Climbers: After climbing the lighthouse steps they will follow the Genesee Riverway Trail the 2.2 miles to Turning Point Park and return.  If time allows they can add a walk towards Lake Ontario Park.

Naturalists/Tourists: Will follow the Genesee Riverway Trail for a 1 hour loop and return.

PARKING: Parking for the Lighthouse shares the lot with Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church at 4492 Lake Avenue, Rochester, NY 14612.  Please use the address of the church for your GPS.

Social:

Will be held at the Hose 22 Firehouse Grill, 56 Stutson Street, Rochester, NY  14612

http://www.hose22.com

Directions to Social: Turn left onto Lake Avenue out of the Church parking lot.  Go 2 blocks and turn into parking lot for Hose 22 Firehouse.  You can enter off of Lake Avenue or by turning left onto Stutson St.  You can also leave your car at the church lot and walk down to the social!

 

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Hike at Oatka Creek Park, Scottsville
May 11 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Mertensia flowers unite!  More details to follow about this very special hike.  Please check back.

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