This Sunday’s outing will be on the section of the Genesee Valley Greenway that is between Cuylerville and Piffard in the towns of Leicester and York in Livingston County.  This section has farmland, large ponds, woodlands, pastures, old oak trees, and in several places runs alongside the Genesee River. All groups will meet at the Greenway Parking and Kiosk Area on the north side of Rt 20A in Cuylerville.  Be prepared to cross-country ski, snowshoe, or hike depending on conditions.  Dress in layers and pack water and a snack.

Information on the Genesee Valley Greenway can be found on the NYS Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at: http://nysparks.com/parks/189/details.aspx .

Hiking Groups

We will divide into several groups depending on people’s interests and abilities.  All groups will head north for about one hour and then return back to the parking area by the same route.  Distances may range from several miles up to 8 miles for those that go to Piffard and back.  Naturalists may want to bring binoculars and spend time looking for winter birds, animal tracks and other interesting things along the trail.

Social   

An after hike social will be at the National Hotel, 2927 Cuylerville Road, Leicester, NY 14481.  The hotel has a tavern and a restaurant with a nice dinner menu. It is within walking distance of the Greenway Parking area.

Directions to Meeting Place

From Springwater: Take NY-15N west from the flashing light for 1.5 miles.  Turn left on Liberty Pole Rd (CR 38).  This road changes names and numbers (CR 1A and then CR 1) but continue for 8 miles. Turn right onto NY-63N for 9.4 miles. Take a sharp left turn onto US-20A W (NY 39 also). The parking area is on the right in 2.4 miles just before US-20A turns a sharp left in Cuylerville.