The Feb 5 Hike will take place at Cumming Nature Center in the hills above Naples NY.  The Nature Center is an extension of the Rochester Museum and Science Center.

Dress warm.  If conditions are right snow-shoeing is available.

There is a small fee to access the Center.  Fees have been paid so just identify yourself , at the desk, as part of Springwater Trails Hiking Group.

You may want to arrive early to see the exhibits (and use the bathrooms) prior to the hike. (Additional donations are welcome)

There are several interesting  trails (The Beaver Trail  and Conservation Trails are great).  Maps will be available.  We will split into groups and enjoy a nice walk.

Visited Nature Center 2 Feb.  Some trails are off limits for hiking as they are being groomed for Cross-country skiing.  There are still some nice trails to walk (I visited a good portion of those today)  If the area gets another 2″ of snow between now and Sunday the cross-country ski trails will be opened.  I will contact Cumming and leave a message if skiing is available.  Bring your own or rent ski equip for $15.

Directions

From Rochester and points North: Take 390 South to Routes 5 & 20,   Proceed to Rt15A in Lima. Head South on Rt15A to Route 20A in Hemlock,   Head East on 20A to East lake Road in Honeoye. Proceed South on East Lake Road to County Road 33, (there are signs pointing the way from the junction of East Lake Road and County Road 33). Turn East on County Road 33, then Southwest on Pinewood Hill Road. This becomes Gulick Road.  After 4.7 miles the CNC entrance will be on the right

From Springwater: Go North on Rt 15A to Route 20A in Hemlock,   Head East on Rt 20A to East Lake Road in Honeoye. Proceed South on East Lake Road to County Road 33 (Signs point the way from the junction of East Lake Road and County Road 33). Turn East on County Road 33, then Southeast on Pinewood Hill Road.  This becomes Gulick Road.  After 4.7 miles the CNC entrance will be on the Right.

From Wayland, Naples, and points South: Follow NY 21 East from Wayland,thru N.Cohocton to Naples (11.4miles). Turn Left onto Clark Street (County Hwy36), heading North (Next to Middletown Tavern). Take first Right onto  Gulick Road. Follow Gulick Road for 6.6 miles.   CNC will be on the lLeft.

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The after-hike Social will be at the Middletown Tavern   (1835 Main St.,Naples NY), the intersection of County Hwy 36 and Rt 21.

Turn Right out of the CNC. onto Gulick Road.  After 7 miles turn Left onto County Hwy 36..  Follow Hwy 36 until immediately before the intersection of Rt 21.  The Tavern is on the Right.