Our Sunday event will be a cross-country ski or snowshoe excursion on the groomed trails of the Finger Lakes State Park Region’s Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area.  Because of the high elevation (over 2000 feet), the Park has been well used over the past few weeks of cold, snowy weather, and the groomers have kept the trails in great condition for both fast and slower skiers and for those on snowshoes.

Meet at 6775 Canadice Hill Road in the Town of Canadice, Ontario County. Park in the main lot near the road and gather near the kiosk at 1:45pm for a 2:00pm start. Rest rooms are available next to the lot. We will divide into groups depending on desired activity and distance.

• Cross Country Ski – A good easy run for skiers is the Overlook Road to the Raccoon Run trail and back.
• Snowshoe – A good route for those on snowshoes is an out and back on the Overlook and Bear Cub trails.
• Naturalist’s Hike – Hiking in the winter is limited because the trails are groomed for use by skiers and those on snowshoes. However, the Overlook Road is wide enough that hikers can go out and back (for a total of about 2 miles) without having to worry about colliding with skiers or post- holing the tracks. Poles and traction devices are recommended.

Trail Map 

The trails are not well marked so it is recommended that you take a photo of the trail map at the kiosk or print a trail map using this link –https://parks.ny.gov/documents/parks/HarrietHollisterTrailMapWinter.pdf

Directions to Harriett Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area 

From Springwater take East Avenue up the hill and then a left on Canadice Road (CR42). Make a right on Town Line Road (aka Tibbals). At the end, make a left on Canadice Hill Road. Go about 1.7 miles to the park entrance on your right.

From Honeoye/Hemlock take Route 20A east from Hemlock or west from Honeoye to the intersection with County Route 37. Go south approximately 3.7 miles to the point where County Route 37 curves to the right; go straight here on Canadice Hill Road. In about 3.2 miles the park entrance and parking area will be on your left.

Social 

The social afterwards will be at Tee & Gee Bar and Grill, 6028 Big Tree Road, Lakeville, NY 14480 (585) 346-7387

Directions to Tee and Gee: From the park entrance go right on Canadice Hill Road for 3.2 miles to where it intersects County Route 37.  Head straight (north) on County Route 37 for 3.7 miles.  Turn left onto US-20A W / Honeoye Rd. (4 miles.)  Turn right to stay on US-20A W / NY-15A / Main St (2.1 miles.)  Keep left to stay on US-20A W / Richmond Mills Rd (proceed 4.5 miles.)  You made it!  Arrive at US-20A W / NY-15 / Big Tree Rd.  The last intersection before Tee & Gee is Junior Crescent.  If you reach Camp Run Dr, you’ve gone too far.  Turn around and come back. Don’t worry, we’ll save you a seat!