Cumming Nature Center (CNC) is a dynamic environmental education facility that celebrates the unique landscape and culture of the Finger Lakes region through hands-on learning opportunities and thoughtful exhibits. The 900-acre preserve is as beautiful as it is vast. You can meander through more than 6 miles of trails complete with wetlands, climbing forest roads and hiking through the past. The environmental education center located seven miles north of Naples and seven miles south of Honeoye, New York, in the Bristol Hills.

Maps of the trails will be available at the center upon our arrival. We will divide into our three groups and choose our routes and pace.  Hikers may want to save some time to enjoy the nature exhibits in the Center.

There is a donation fee to access the Nature Preserve.  This fee will be covered by Springwater Trails Organization; however additional donations are always welcome. Upon arrival please identify yourself as part of the Springwater Trails Group at the entrance desk.  

Winter is a beautiful time of year at Cumming Nature Center.  If conditions are right there are 15 miles of groomed ski trails and a 3-mile loop for snowshoeing.  As of Wednesday, the 20^th the Trail Conditions are open for winter hiking; Closed for skiing and snowshoeing until snow depth increases.  The Snow Depth is  1″ with no additional snow in the forecast this week.

For those of us that may want to return when there is more snow keep in mind for your convenience Cummings  rent ski equipment and snowshoes at the Visitor Center:

• Ski package (skis, poles and shoes): $15
• Snowshoes: $5

Directions from Rochester, NY and points north:

• Take Interstate 390 south to Routes 5 & 20.
• Proceed east to Route 15A in Lima.
• Go south on Route 15A to Route 20A in Hemlock.
• Head east on Route 20A to East Lake Road in Honeoye.
• Proceed south on East Lake Road to County Road 33. There are signs to point the way from the junction of East Lake Road and County Road 33.
• Turn east on County Road 33, and then southeast on Pinewood Hill Road. This becomes Gulick Road, and the CNC entrance will be on your right.

Directions from Springwater, NY:

• Go north on Route 15A to Route 20A in Hemlock.
• Head east on Route 20A to East Lake Road in Honeoye.
• Proceed south on East Lake Road to County Road 33. There are signs to point the way from the junction of East Lake Road and County Road 33.
• Turn east on County Road 33, and then southeast on Pinewood Hill Road. This becomes Gulick Road. After 4.7 miles, the CNC entrance will be on your right.

Directions from Wayland, Naples, NY and points south:

• Follow NY 21 east from Wayland, through N Cohocton to Naples (11.4 miles).
• Turn left onto Clark Street (County Hwy 36), heading north (next to Middletown Tavern)
• Take first right onto Gulick Road.
• Follow Gulick Road for 7 miles.
• CNC will be on your left.

The after hike social will be at the Valley Inn, 8970 Main Street, Honeoye.  On the corner of  Route 37 and 20a.

Directions to Valley Inn:

• Turn left out of the CNC. Take Gulick Rd north until it turns left to become Pinewood Hill Rd.
• Follow Pinewood Hill Rd to the T with CR 33.
• Turn left to stay on Pinewood Hill Rd (CR 33).
• Turn right on East Lake Rd.
• Turn left onto US 20A west.
• The restaurant is on your right in 1.6 miles at CR 37.