History: Genesee County Park is the oldest county forest in New York State. It has 431 acres of forested rolling hills, five ponds, and a 4-acre wetland, located in Black Creek Watershed. The park has 10 miles of trails for hiking, exploring and mountain biking.  

All hikers will start out in a single group from the Interpretive Nature Center to explore the center section of the park, including stands of hardwood and softwood trees and wetlands. When we reach the park perimeter, Climbers will follow the Boundary Trail around the park for a total hike of about 5 miles. Tourists and Naturalists will complete a shorter hike back to the start. Maps of entire park will be available at start of hike. 

 The Interpretive Nature Center is open Sunday 12-4 pm. Those wanting to visit the Center will need to arrive prior to 4 pm.

All hikers should meet at 3:45 in the large parking area in front of Interpretive Center, to get organized for a 4 pm. start.

Social – We will reconvene at the Interpretive Center at 5:45 for an optional social gathering on the grounds. Bring a lawn chair and your own beverage and meal or snacks, or bring a dish to share. Dessert will be provided. 

Directions:

From the Thruway – Take exit 47 off Thruway (LeRoy/Route 19). Take Route 19 south through LeRoy to Route 20, make a right and go west for 5.6 miles. Turn right onto Old Telephone Road and then left onto Bethany Center Road (County  Road 15). Turn left into the Park entrance onto Memory Lane and continue 1/4 mile to the Interpretive Center.

From the East: Go north to Route 20. Take Rt. 20 West past Avon, Route 19 and Route 63. Turn right onto Old Telephone Road and then left onto Bethany Center Road (County  Road 15). Turn left into the Park entrance onto Memory Lane and continue 1/4 mile to the Interpretive Center.

From Springwater and points south – Get yourself to Geneseo area to pick up Rt. 63 North, either where it intersects with Rt. 36 North in village of Greigsville or in Geneseo. Follow 63 North to Route 20, go west 3.5 miles to Old Telephone Road/Bethany Center Road. Turn left into the Park entrance onto Memory Lane and continue 1/4 mile to the Interpretive Center.