PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN HIKE START TIME TO 3PM.
As the colors start to show, we can never get enough of our beautiful lakeside trails. This Sunday, September 25, 2022, we’ll be hiking the popular (and easy) Canadice Lake Trail, beginning at the north end. Flat-trail hikers can choose their distance from 1 to 8 miles. Most can choose a down and back, but if you prefer to do an end-to-end (about 4 miles), please arrive at 2:30pm to manage carpooling ahead of time. The north end parking lot is located on Purcell Road, Canadice, and the south end trailhead is located at 42.691653,-77.569149, about .6 miles south of the southernmost boat launch on Canadice Lake Road.
There is also an option after about 2 miles in for the Climbers to veer off onto Rob’s Trail, for a trip to the top of the ridge, an additional distance of about 1 mile each way to the top. This portion leads over the ridge towards Hemlock Lake and does have some steep sections. The weather forecast currently shows a chance of rain, so if you plan to do Rob’s Trail, please be prepared for mud – hiking poles are recommended. All other hikers will enjoy a gentle sloping/flat trail. Leashed pets are always welcome.
Dish-to pass social: Following the hike, there will be a dish-to-pass supper at Denise’s house: 4950 S. Main St. (Rt. 15A), Hemlock NY 14466. Please bring a dish to share and something to drink. Homemade soup and brownies (both gluten free) will be provided by Denise.
Parking for up to ~7-8 cars is available, in the turn-around behind the house as well as to the right side of the driveway as you pull in. All others can park along the (busy) road in front of the house.
Directions to Purcell Hill Road Trailhead:
From Springwater: Head north on 15A and cut over to Canadice Lake Road. via Wheaton Hill or Johnson Hill Road. North of the lake, turn left on Purcell Hill Road. The parking lot will be on your left in about a quarter mile.
From Canandaigua, Honeoye and Hemlock: Take Route 20A to the Canadice Lake Road intersection. Go south 3.4 miles and turn right on Purcell Hill Road. The parking lot will be on your left in about a quarter mile.
From Rochester: Take Route 390 south to the 5&20 exit, go east to Lima, then south on Route 15A. After Hemlock, turn left on Route 20A and right on Canadice Lake Road. Go south 3.4 miles and turn right on Purcell Hill Road. The parking lot will be on your left in about a quarter mile.
Directions to Social: From north trailhead, go west on Purcell Hill Road to the end, the north on Route 15A about 2 miles to #4950.
