FLT

This Sunday, we will hike the Finger Lakes Trail (FLT) starting at the Mt. Morris Dam and Visitors Center Parking Lot.  We expect to enjoy the height of winter    as we follow the east rim of the Letch worth Gorge, the spectacular views of the gorge and Genesee River. Poles and traction devices are recommended.

Three levels of hiking are planned – “Climbers”, “Tourist, and Naturalists”.

The Tourists will hike south on the yellow blazed (FLT) trail along the rim of the gorge, stop at Hogsback Overlook to view the Hogsback formation of the river gorge, continue on the trail and after hiking 1 hour, turning around to head back.  On the way back, we will follow the same yellow blazes but take the alternate orange blazed trail along the rim of the gorge which joins back up with the yellow trail, back to the parking lot.  Total hike is 3.25 miles.

The Naturalists will follow along the same route as the Tourists but at a leisurely pace and turn around after 1 hour.

Depending on trail conditions, the Climbers who want a longer hike can hike from the Visitors Center following the yellow blaze Finger Lakes trail down to Lorenz Park in the village and return back on the Finger Lakes Trail. Climbers can continue along the Finger Lakes Trail south  following the yellow blaze markers  along gorge trail to complete the 2 hour hike.

 The Hike Assembly Point:

Try to arrive about 1:45pm

The Visitors Center will be closed so the bathrooms will also be closed however, there is a primitive bathroom adjacent to the parking lot that remains open through the winter.  All hikers will begin the hike at the Mt. Morris Dam Visitor Center Parking Lot.  The trail access is at the west end of the parking lot (to your left as you face the gorge).

Social:

After the hike, all are welcome to gather at a local eatery in Mt. Morris. High Banks Tavern located on the northwest end of Main St., is a option.

Directions:

The Mt Morris Dam Visitor Center is about 45 minutes from Springwater, so please plan ahead. If you have a GPS, try entering Mt Morris Dam as your destination. Or enter Damsite Rd or 6103 Visitor Center Rd, Mt Morris.

From Springwater: Take Rt 15N and then left on Liberty Pole Rd.  Stay on that road all the way to Rt63. There, take a left, and a quick right, onto Rt 258. At Rt 36, take a right and proceed to Mt. Morris. Turn left onto NY-408 South.

From Wayland: you can take I-390 north to exit 7. Turn left at the exit on NY-408 S to Mt. Morris. NY-408 goes left at Main St, then right on Chapel St.

From Hemlock and Honeoye: follow 20A West through Livonia and Lakeville to 390S. Exit at exit 7 NY 408 S to Mt Morris. Stay on 408 through Mt Morris.

From Rochester: Take I-390S to Exit 7 NY 408S.  Stay on Rt 408 through Mt Morris.

From NY 408 in Mt Morris: Go south on 408 for 1.8 miles to Visitor Center Rd. Turn right at the Visitor Center Road and follow the road all the way to the Dam and Visitor Center Parking.