Back in April 2015 we had an S/T hike at the recently acquired park land in the Town of Rush on the Genesee River.  Several hikers thought it would be a suitable place for cross country skiing, so we are headed over there on Sunday. Back when this was first posted in August 2015 we knew it was important for the weather to cooperate, but there is always snow in February.  Well, anyway, we are headed there, for what we hope will be a beautiful “spring” hike along the Genesee. Please join us for a hike and exploration, followed by a Souper After-hike Social at the American Hotel with live Irish music.

Meet in the Visitor parking lot (see below) at the NY Museum of Transportation.  If you would like to attend the Despatch Car Shops, a film about the building of freight cars in E. Rochester, at 1:00, plan to arrive well before 1:00 to allow yourself time to view the exhibits on the way to the film.

We will have three hike levels, according to the interests of the hikers.  All hikers will leave from the NY Museum of Transportation on East River Rd and will proceed to the river. Exploration will be up to the three hike leaders.

An after-hike social to be held at The American Hotel in Lima.  The American Hotel is a historic venue which is highly acclaimed for its daily fresh made soups.  Also on the first Sunday of every month there is live Irish music in the afternoon.  No coincidence that the hike is scheduled for the first Sunday of February, we will be enjoying some live music, great soups, other menu fare, and libation.

Directions: 

From Springwater: Head north on NY 15A for 26.1 miles, through Hemlock, Lima and Rush. After crossing Honeoye Creek in Rush, turn left at the light, onto NY 251 W. Continue straight on NY 251, past NY 15 and I390 for a total of 3.3 miles.  Turn right on East River Rd (CR 84).  The Museum of Transportation is on the left in 1 mile, a few feet before the Welcome to Henrietta sign at Town Line Rd.

From Rochester: Head south on I390, past the Thruway.  Use Exit 11, and make a sharp right turn onto NY-15 N. Take the first left (0.7 mi) onto Rush Henrietta Townline Rd.  At the end of Townline Rd (2.1 mi) at East River Rd, the Museum of Transportation in at a slight left across East River Rd.

From Dansville and Geneseo: Head north on I360.  Use Exit 11 (NY 251 and NY 15), and make the first sharp left turn off the ramp onto NY 251 W. In 1.9 miles, turn right on East River Rd (CR 84).  The Museum of Transportation is on the left in 1 mile, a few feet before the Welcome to Henrietta sign at Town Line Rd.

Parking: Parking is limited in the Museum parking lot, and the Museum is open to the public on Sunday.  Any car pooling that can be done, will not only save gas, but also parking spots.  Follow the signs to the Visitor Parking lot.  If that lot is full, the Museum suggests that we continue around behind the building where the volunteers park, since the grass “auxilliary” lot may not be firm enough for parking.