Wesley Hill Nature Preserve was founded in 1999 by the generous donation of 90 acres by the children of three artists – John Weinrich, James Havens and Colburn Dugan – to the Finger Lakes Land Trust. Since that time, the preserve has grown to over 390 acres by way of the purchase, by the land trust, of three parcels and a gift of the fourth.

Highlights of our hikes will include views of Briggs Gully, the original Weinrich cabin, a bird watching area, breathtaking views of the surrounding hills, and a pond.. Click on the map above for a larger view.

We will meet at the parking lot on Wesley Road. The seasonal part of Wesley Road coming up from East Lake Rd (CR 33) was freshly graveled this spring.

The Climbers will be hiking the perimeter of the Preserve (4.5 miles). The Tourists will stay on the north side of the gully for a shorter 3.0 mile hike. The Naturalists will hike to the cabin and then on to the Wenrich-Havens Tract (2.0 miles).

Following the hike, please join us for an optional social at the Honeoye Boat House at the Trident Marina at 5226 East Lake Rd, Honeoye, NY.

February – Wesley Hill

Directions: 

From Honeoye: take route 20A east through Honeoye to East Lake Road (CR 33). Turn right onto East Lake Road. (If coming from Bristol or points east, its a left onto East Lake Road).  Take the first left, staying on CR 33, then the first right onto Pinewood Hill which becomes Gulick Road. Travel 3.4 miles, then turn right onto Wesley Road. Parking area is on the right side and can fit about 8 vehicles; the rest of us can park on the side of the road (it’s paved).

From Springwater: Head north on Rt 15A toward Hemlock.  Just before Hemlock, turn right on Rt 20A.  Follow Rt 20A to Honeoye and then follow the directions above.

From Naples: From the southern end of Naples, head west on Co Rd 36. Follow Co Rd 36 for 1.2 to the first right turn on Gulick Rd.  Follow Gulick for 8.4 miles and turn left onto Wesley Rd.  The parking area is on the right one mile down Wesley Rd.

Directions to the Social from the trailhead:

Via the seasonal part of Wesley Rd: Turn right out of the parking area and head down hill on Wesley Rd. At the bottom, turn right on East Lake Rd. The marina is on the left in 3.1 miles. The Boat House Grill is on the back of the building with a view of the lake.

Via Gulick Rd: Turn left out of the parking area and head up Wesley Hill Rd.  At the top, turn left on Gulick Rd for 3.3 miles. The road bears left and becomes Pinewood Hill Rd. At the stop sign, turn left to stay on Pinewood Hill Rd (CR 33). In 0.4 mi, turn left onto E Lake Rd. In 0.8 miles, turn right at the sign for Trident Marine. The Honeoye Boat House Grill is about 150 feet down on the back of the building with a view of the lake.