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New Years Day Hike-Canadice Lake, Wednesday Jan 1, 2025 @ 2:00PM EST (42.743971, -77.573687)

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When: Wednesday, January 1, 2025 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Where: North West Parking Lot
Canadice Lake Trail,
Purcell Hill Rd
Springwater, NY 14560
(42.743971, -77.573687)

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The Hike:

Start the New Year the way you mean to go on – come for an inspiring hike along Canadice Lake!

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 sections.

We’ll take a roll call the day of the hike if anyone wants to walk Rob’s Trail. We’ll arrange for transport back for those who only want to walk one way. Dress appropriately for the weather, carry water and some energy food, and carry a walking pole if it helps. Leashed pets are welcome.

This is not a “routine” Sunday hike – it’s special because the hike is promoted by the NYS DEC, and is part of a larger program of First Day Hikes to encourage people to get out and experience the magnificent State of New York that they live in! The DEC, State Parks, and the Canal Corporation invite New Yorkers to kick off 2025 by participating in one of the many hikes being held at state parks, historic sites, wildlife areas, trails, and public lands across the Empire State. All hikers will leave with a memento of the hike and will be eligible to win an Empire Pass the allows entry to most state parks across the state.

Please note that the First Day hike this year is scheduled from 2:00pm-4:00pm, giving everyone a little more time to get over the night before.

The Meet-Up Location

All First Day hikers will meet at 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. 

The Social

There won’t be an organized social on this hike.

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Test Calendar

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2025 Dec January 2026 Feb 2027
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New Years Day Hike – Canadice Lake 1:45 pm
New Years Day Hike – Canadice Lake
Jan 1 @ 1:45 pm – 4:00 pm
New Years Day Hike - Canadice Lake
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The Hike: Start the New Year the way you mean to go on – come for an inspiring hike along Canadice Lake! This is an easy, 1.8-mile each way hike along the shore of the lake; the trail is level … Continue reading →
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Fishers Park Hike, Victor 2:00 pm
Fishers Park Hike, Victor
Jan 4 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Fishers Park Hike, Victor @ Victor | New York | United States
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Join us on Sunday January 4th for a hike around Fishers Park! Located in the hamlet of Fishers, this 93-acre park has a diversity of passive and active recreation opportunities. Visitors can see a multitude of wildlife from deer, squirrels, and … Continue reading →
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Rob’s Trail at Hemlock Lake Shore 2:00 pm
Rob’s Trail at Hemlock Lake Shore @ Hemlock Lake Nort Boat Launch
Jan 11 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Rob's Trail at Hemlock Lake Shore @ Hemlock Lake Nort Boat Launch
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Due to the warm weather, we have decided to move this week’s hike to the east shore of Hemlock Lake where the trail should have less mud. This Sunday we will enjoy a leisurely stroll along the Hemlock Lake shore … Continue reading →
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Lehigh Valley Trail Hike in Rush, NY 2:00 pm
Lehigh Valley Trail Hike in Rush, NY @ Stevens-Connor Lehigh Valley Lodge
Jan 18 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Lehigh Valley Trail Hike in Rush, NY @ Stevens-Connor Lehigh Valley Lodge | Rush | New York | United States
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Come join us for a leisurely hike along the Lehigh Valley Trail in Rush on January 18th! The Lehigh Valley Trail in Rush is a 15-mile linear trail park that extends from the Genesee River to the Ontario County Line … Continue reading →
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Cumming Nature Center Hike, Ski or Snowshoe, Naples 2:00 pm
Cumming Nature Center Hike, Ski or Snowshoe, Naples
Jan 25 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Cumming Nature Center Hike, Ski or Snowshoe, Naples @ Naples | New York | United States
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Please join us for a hike, ski or snowshoe at Cumming Nature Center, (https://rmsc.org/cumming-nature-center/) in the hills above Naples.  Conditions are good for a hike on trails with about 2″ of snow over a compacted base.  Cummings is a branch of … Continue reading →
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A Favorite Mexican Soup

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From the kitchen of Katherine J. T. Humphrey

At All Western Evergreen Nursery & Christmas Tree Farm
1968 to the present
Springwater, NY

8-12 servings
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time:  10 to 20 minutes

2 (15 ½ oz.) cans Red Kidney Beans (any kind of Beans you have on hand), undrained (no salt added preferred)
1 (8 oz.) can Tomato Sauce (no salt added preferred)
1 jar (16 ounces) thick and chunky Original Salsa, medium or hot
1 can (14 ½ oz.) whole kernel Corn or Hominy, undrained or 1 ½ cups cooked brown or white Rice or Barley (can be cooked and frozen ahead in 1 ½ cup portions)
2 cups diced cooked Meat (cooked and frozen ahead in 1 or 2 cup portions) – Chicken or Turkey or ground Beef or ground Turkey or fresh or frozen Tilapia fillets or cubed Ham (optional)
1 to 2 cups Chicken Broth (home-made or 14 ½ oz. can) or Water
1 large diced or sliced Zucchini or 2 grated or sliced Carrots or 8 oz. package fresh or frozen chopped Spinach, or any favorite Vegetable
8-12 Corn Tortillas, broken up into bite-size pieces
Garnish with grated Cheese (optional) (vary the kinds of cheese) or with diced fresh Avocadoes and/or baked Corn Chips (make your own by slicing Tortillas into strips and baking until crisp in a warm oven)

Put desired ingredients into a large microwave safe casserole, cover and heat to boiling or until the vegetables are cooked, 10 to 20 minutes in the microwave on High power, stirring half way through.  You can also put all the ingredients you desire in a Dutch oven or large sauce pot and heat to boiling and simmer until done on top the range.  Keep warm until ready to serve or serve immediately.  Garnish if desired. Refrigerate any leftovers promptly.  This soup freezes well.  Use within 3 months for best quality.

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Recreating Responsibly During the Covid-19 Outbreak

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State Parks encourages New Yorkers to recreate locally, practice social distancing, and use common sense to protect themselves and others during the COVID-19 public health crisis.

Getting outdoors to walk, jog, hike, ride a bicycle, or visit a park or state lands is a healthy way to stay active, spend time with your immediate household family members, and reduce stress and anxiety while practicing physical distancing.

If you need a nature break and plan to visit State Parks, State Lands, and other parks we ask that all visitors:

  • Stay local and keep visits short;
  • Visit in small groups limited to immediate household members;
  • Maintain distance from others while in places where people tend to congregate, such as parking lots, trailheads, and scenic overlooks;
  • Avoid games and activities that require close contact, such as basketball, football, or soccer;
  • Avoid playground equipment like slides and swings and other frequently touched surfaces;
  • Do not share equipment, such as bicycles, helmets, balls, or Frisbees;
  • If you arrive at a park and crowds are forming, choose a different park, a different trail, or return another time/day to visit; and
  • If parking lots are full, please do not park along roadsides or other undesignated areas. To protect your safety and that of others, please choose a different area to visit, or return another time or day when parking is available.