PLEASE NOTE: This is a change from the earlier posted hike location, as Hickory Ridge is closed for the winter.
Please join us on Sunday January 12th for a winter hike along Naples Creek between Mark Circle and Route 245, with an optional detour into the trail systems of Naples Community Park and Hi Tor. This is a flat and easy basic hike, with more of a workout for those who want some elevation.
Meet at 1:45 for a 2PM start at the large parking area on the north side of Mark Circle, just beyond the small Fishing Access lot, All groups will head east along the Naples Creek Trail. Tourists and Naturalists will follow along the creek to Ontario Street and back (about 1.5 miles) or all the way to Route 245 and back (about 3 miles). Climbers will follow the creek trail to the Finger Lakes Trail intersection, then head up into Hi Tor briefly and return via Naples Community Park, then returning along the creek to Mark Circle, for about 4-5 miles. Trails are in good condition, with a light snow cover. Bring poles and good traction footwear if you intend to go up the hill into Hi Tor.
Our Social: Join us afterwards at the Redwood Restaurant, 6 Cohocton Street,Naples (on Route 21 just west of the intersection with Route 53 to Prattsburgh).
For menu see https://redwood-restaurant.jimdosite.com/menu/
Directions:
From Springwater: Go south to Wayland and east on Route 21, to Naples. Turn right on Mark Circle, just past the Middletown Tavern. The parking area is on your left, just past the Lost Sock and the fishing access and bridge.
From Honeoye: Go south on County Road 36, coming into Naples next to the Middletown Tavern. Make a left on Main Street, then take your first right on Mark Circle. The parking area is on your left, just past the Lost Sock and the fishing access and bridge.
From Rochester/Victor/Canandaigua: Follow 5 and 20 to Route 64, then south to join Route 21 at Bristol Springs. Continue into Naples and through the center of town. Turn left on Mark Circle, just before the Middletown Tavern. The parking area is on your left, just past the Lost Sock and the fishing access and bridge.
To the Social: Return to Main Street, go left and then bear right at the intersection with Route 53. The Redwood is the second building on your left.