Hikes led by Springwater Trails are generally held on Sunday afternoons and appear in this calendar in green.
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| Hike at Mt. Morris Dam, Mt Morris 2:00 pm Hike at Mt. Morris Dam, Mt Morris @ Mt Morris Dam hike Mar 2 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm  This Sunday, we will hike the Finger Lakes Trail (FLT) starting at the Mt. Morris Dam and Visitors Center Parking Lot. We expect to enjoy the height of winter as we follow the east rim of the Letch worth … Continue reading | ||||||
| Winter Hike, Ski or Snowshoe – All Western Evergreen Farm, Springwater 2:00 pm Winter Hike, Ski or Snowshoe – All Western Evergreen Farm, Springwater @ Liberty Pole Road Mar 9 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm  You are invited to hike, ski or snowshoe on a very special private property near the Northwestern corner of Springwater on the 248 acre All Western Evergreen Nursery & Christmas Tree Farm! Note, this hike was rescheduled from 2/16/25 date which … Continue reading | ||||||
| Hike at Sandy Bottom Park, Honeoye 2:00 pm 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 … Continue reading | ||||||
| Canadice Westside Trail Hike, Canadice 2:00 pm 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 … Continue reading | ||||||
| Hike at Affolter’s Family Homestead, Hemlock 2:00 pm 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. … Continue reading |
The Hike
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.
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
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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Welcome to the 12th Annual Mushroom Foray where Springwater Trails and the Rochester Area Mycological Association come together for a very special event! Several hiking groups are planned, all starting and ending at the parking area at the farm. The groups will explore much of the farm, with many opportunities to find mycological specimens.
Please plan to arrive early (1:45 PM) to sign in and to sign the RAMA liability forms.
Maps of the farm, paper bags and paper plates for collecting and displaying mushrooms will be provided. Those who want to learn how to collect mushrooms will be instructed by Gene and Georgia, and any other Rochester Area Mycological Association members who will be our guests.
The Climbers will follow the driveway up to the fields, turning to the left at the top. We will circle the pond on the southern portion of the farm and the spruce forest along the edge of the Christmas tree plantations. Heading west through the Cathedral Pines will take us to wet spots in the woods. We will return along the edge of several more Christmas tree plantations (Douglas-fir, Nordmann fir, Grand fir, Concolor fir, Canaan fir, Alaska yellow cedar, Norway Spruce, Meyer Spruce).
The Tourists will follow the driveway up through the woods, stopping occasionally to explore for mushrooms. When reaching saleable size Christmas trees (Lot Z), head to the right around or through the Christmas tree plantation. At the corner where the small Southwestern White Pine tree row ends and the tall Concolor fir are, follow the trail into the woods and back to the field and head west along the north field road to a hidden corner of the field with some spectacular 35 foot green and blue Concolor fir Christmas trees live, the size seen during Christmas season in a large mall. If there is still time, follow the north field road next to the hedge row up to Story Road. We will return through the tillable fields, visiting smaller collections of trees and back down through the woods.
The Naturalists will start exploring under and behind the Western red cedars (thuja plicata or giant arborvitae) by the parking area and south to the Alaska yellow cedar, large Concolor fir and spruce, then back up through the woods to the right of the trail up to the main fields. These are likely full of mushrooms, but you will find some swampy areas, so don’t get lost behind people’s homes along Liberty Pole.
All hikers should check their watches and return to the parking area by 4:00 PM to have their collections identified.
Mushroom Identification/Social
After the hike, several RAMA members will help identify the mushrooms collected. After the mushrooms are identified please join us for a dish-to-pass social hosted by Katherine. Please bring your own beverage, plus a dish to share or a $5 contribution to the social fund.
We will begin all the hikes at 6840 Liberty Pole Road where there is ample parking at the Christmas tree loading area between the tall Western red cedar and Morton Building and Nursery beds. Follow the parking signs. When we return from our foray, the mushrooms will be displayed for identification on paper plates on the tables outdoors. Please dress for the weather, rain gear as needed.
From Springwater: Go west from the Springwater light on NY-15 North. Just past the top of the hill and after rounding the tight curve, turn left on CR 38 (Liberty Pole Road). The farm is on the left (the high side) 1.1 miles from NY-15 at 6840 Liberty Pole Road after you cross Carney Hollow Rd. There is a sign for the All Western Evergreen Nursery & Christmas Tree Farm. Follow the orange cones to the parking area and park facing the house.
From Geneseo: Go south on NY-63. About 6.4 miles after passing NY-408, turn left on CR-1 (Groveland Scottsburg Rd) at Groveland Station. This road becomes CR 1A (Springwater Scottsburg Rd) at Scottsburg (Route 256) and then Liberty Pole Road after you cross Stagecoach Road (CR 71), and finally CR-38 (still Liberty Pole Rd) after crossing Reeds Corners Rd (CR-29). It is 7.1 miles from Groveland Station to All Western Evergreen Farm. The farm is on the right (the high side). Follow the orange cones to the parking area and park facing the house.
From Honeoye: Take 20A west to Hemlock and 15A south to Springwater. Then follow the Springwater directions above.
From Rochester: Take I-390S from Rochester. Use Exit 9 for NY-15 Lakeville. Turn left onto NY-15. Stay on NY-15 for 16.5 miles, through Lakeville, Livonia, Conesus and Webster Crossing. When NY-15 curves to the left at the south end of Webster Crossing, continue straight onto CR-60 (Carney Hollow Rd) and take the first right onto Liberty Pole Rd. The farm is on the left (the high side) at 6840 Liberty Pole Rd. Follow the orange cones to the parking area and park facing the house.
If using GPS, use the map directions on the www.allwesterntrees.com website and make sure you are on Liberty Pole Road and not being directed to the center of the farm from Swartz Road or Story Road. Follow the orange cones to the parking area and park facing the house.
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