Ontario County Park at Gannett Hill is one of the highest points in Ontario County and located in the scenic Bristol Hills. At an elevation of 2,256 feet above sea level, you will enjoy expansive views to the East and view portions of Ontario County and the hills behind Seneca and Cayuga Lakes.
The hike on Sunday December 7th will begin at 2:00pm. Please plan to arrive by 1:45 at 6475 Gannett Hill Park Drive, Naples, NY 14512. This address takes you to the entrance to the park. At the top of Gannett Hill Rd, turn right to drive past the entry booth. Stay on the main loop road around the first curve to the west, then the second curve to the south. Park in the lot along the right side of the road by the FLT Bristol Hill Brach trailhead. All hikes will start at the crosswalk in the middle of the parking area.
The hike on Sunday, December 7th, will begin at 2:00 p.m. Please plan to arrive by 1:45 p.m. Wear sturdy boots and bring poles, and traction devices may be helpful as the trails are covered with 3–4 inches of snow. You are also welcome to bring snowshoes or cross-country skis if you’d like. We expect that there will be good snow for hiking, but bring alternative clothing/equipment because conditions are unpredictable.
Hike Details:
Climbers will take the Orange Trail, which includes a couple of moderate hills to get the heart pumping. We will then switch to the Yellow Trail, which meanders through the woods with only a few small inclines before looping back to the Orange Trail.
Tourists will start at the beginning of the Yellow Trail, follow it to a short section of the Orange Trail, and then return to the Yellow Trail to complete a loop.
Social: After the hike, please join us at Lock Stock Bar & Grill, 5432 NY Rt. 64, Canandaigua, NY 14424. https://lockstockbristol.com/
Directions – From Rochester: The easiest route to the park is to take NY-64 (Pittsford Mendon Rd). When NY-64 meets 5&20, turn left. It is still NY-64. Stay on 64 as it turns right onto 20A. Continue on NY-64 thru South Bristol and turn right (west) on Gannett Hill Rd. There is a sign indicating Ontario County Park. At the top of the hill turn right onto South Gannett Hill Road. The park entrance is straight ahead. From the camping check-in booth, follow the park road around the loop for about ½ mile to our meeting place at the crosswalk on the west side of the top.
From Springwater, Wayland, and Naples: From Springwater, head south on NY-15, at the light in Wayland, turn left and follow NY-21 through Naples. Just past the village, bear left onto CR-12 (Bristol Springs Rd). In 1.9 miles, bear left onto Rhine St. Continue straight (In 0.6 mile, the name changes to Powell Rd. and then in 0.3 mile to Gannett Hill Rd, and then in 3.2 miles it enters the park). From the camping check-in booth, follow the park road around the loop for about ½ mile to our meeting place at the crosswalk on the west side of the loop.
From Hemlock and Honeoye: From Hemlock, head south on NY 15-A just outside the hamlet turn left onto US-20A. Continue through Honeoye and turn right onto East Lake Road. In 0.6 mile, turn left onto CR-33 (Egypt Valley Rd.). In 6.9 miles, continue straight onto R-34. In 1.6 miles, turn right onto NY-64. In 1.9 miles, turn right onto Gannett Hill Rd. In 1.3 miles, turn right into the park. From the camping check-in booth follow the park road around the loop for about ½ mile to our meeting place at the crosswalk on the west side of the loop.
From Canandaigua: Take US-20 west out of the city. Turn left onto Parrish St. Ex. In 0.9 mile, turn left onto NY-21. Continue for 11.9 miles to the intersection with NY-64. Turn right onto NY-64N. In 0.4 mile turn left onto Gannett Hill Rd. In 1.3 miles, turn right into the park. From the camping check-in booth, follow the park road around the loop for about ½ mile to our meeting place at the crosswalk on the west side of the loop.
Directions to the social: From the parking area, continue around the loop and continue straight at the first stop sign down Gannett Hill Rd. Turn left onto NY-64 for 3 ½ miles. Lock Stock Bar and Grill is on the left, past Bristol Mountain.