1133 Mt Hope Ave
Rochester, NY 14620
USA
Mount Hope Cemetery in Rochester, NY was dedicated in 1838 and is one of the most remarkable Victorian cemeteries in America. It was opened in response to the Cholera outbreak of 1831 to 1834. The location of the cemetery, created by glaciers, contains lofty hills and picturesque valleys along with a diversified forest of trees that help shade thousands of marble, bronze, and granite monuments and mausoleums.
This hike will explore the hills, valley and heavily wooded areas of the cemetery in addition to visiting some of the well-known graves including the graves of Susan B Anthony, Frederick Douglass, William Warfield to name a few.
Hikers will meet at 1:45pm at the North Gate entrance parking area in front of the 1862 chapel.
Social
Following our hike, join us for a social at the The Old Stone Tavern– 758 South Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620 (1.2 miles from the cemetery entrance.)
Directions
Mt Hope Cemetery is 47 minutes north of Springwater, so carpooling should be considered.
From Springwater: Head north on NY 15A for 19 miles to Lima. Turn left on US-20 for 4.2 miles. Turn right onto I-390 N. At the split with 590, stay left on I-390 and then stay right to exit 16B for NY 15A/E Henrietta Rd. Continue straight past South Ave and turn right onto Mt Hope Ave. Go up and over the hill for 1.8 miles to the second entrance to the Cemetery. There is parking inside the entrance.
From Naples: Take CR-36 (West Lake Rd) to Honeoye. Turn left on US-20A. In 5 miles turn right onto NY-15A and follow the Springwater directions.