Mendon Ponds Winterfest held annually on a Sunday in mid-January (Sunday Jan18,2015 will be the 20th annual) at various venues in Mendon Ponds Park, provides a gambit of winter outdoor activities and possibilities.  Free admission. Hiking, snowshoing, orienteering (free), opportunities to try some winter equipment, skiing, ice fishing, ice kiting, and much more.    2014 activities list and schedule is included as a sampling to whet you appetite.  Highly suggest scheduling our S/T hike that can coincide with this event.

ADK-GVC hike at Hi-Tor WMA/Conklin Gully

Hike Announcement below was written with a Rochester area start & end of carpool.  Times adjusted to not using the carpool are approximately 11:30am-4:00pm (instead of 10:30am & 5:00pm).

——ADK-GVC HIKE ANNOUNCEMENT——
When:Sun, July 6, 10:30am – 5:00pm
Where:Thornell Farm Park for carpool (map)
Description: Conklin Gully is located in the High Tor Wildlife Management area just outside of Naples. The main “trail” is simply the creek bed. You have to be willing to get your feet wet, assuming the water is running. While only 2 miles, this is one of the most challenging creek walks in the central & western New York region and not one to undertake if you’re afraid of heights. But if you’re willing to put in the effort, you’re in for a treat! There are series of gorgeous (pun intended) cascading waterfalls to walk up, but the real payoff comes at the end — An up-close view of the 50-foot waterfall! TO CARPOOL: please arrive by 10:30 a.m. at Thornell Farm Park in Pittsford on Pittsford Mendon Rd. (Rte. 64), next to the high school. We will leave at 10:45. Or, meet us at the trailhead at 11:30 a.m. There is a signed parking area on 245 just east of Parish Hill Road. (42.633201N 77.36551W)

WHAT TO BRING:

• Footwear with good traction   • A small backpack    • Water    • A snack or lunch    • Enthusiasm!

For more information, contact David Schott,   davidschott@roc hester.rr.com, 314-8092.

This 3.5 mile round trip walk takes place on trails with some very wet and muddy sections.The walk features working agricultural fields and a forest along the Genesee River that is host to a spectacular sea of Bluebell flowers. More information available.

This 3.5 mile round trip walk takes place on trails with some very wet and muddy sections.The walk features working agricultural fields and a forest along the Genesee River that is host to a spectacular sea of Bluebell flowers.