Bath National Cemetery

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On Sunday we will walk a loop through the historic Bath National Cemetery which will have been decorated the day before as part of the Wreaths Across America campaign.  The cemetery dates back to 1877 when it was started as a burial ground for veterans who died while residing at the Grand Army of the Republic Soldiers and Sailors Home (now the VA Medical Center) in Bath.

Following the walking tour of the cemetery (about one and a half miles round trip) those who want can hike an extra loop to downtown Bath and through the Liberty Street National Historic District and Pulteney Square Village Green (about four miles round trip).  Everyone should be prepared for some hills and possible slippery footing; people doing the downtown walk should bring flashlights.

Directions and Meeting Place:  

Take I-390S (Genesee Expy) towards Corning then continue on I-86 (Southern Tier Expy) to the Bath – Hammondsport exit (Exit 38).  Turn right onto W Washinton Street, go a short distance and cross the bridge over the Cohocton River then turn left into the first VA parking lot. Approximately 29 miles from Springwater.

Social:  

The social will be at the Mountain View Inn, 34 Main Street, Atlanta, NY

More Information:

National Park Service – Bath National Cemetery:  https://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/national_cemeteries/new_york/Bath_National_Cemetery.html

Wreaths Across America:  https://wreathsacrossamerica.org/

National Park Service – New York State Soldiers & Sailors Home:  https://www.nps.gov/places/bath-branch-bath-new-york.htm

Liberty Street National Historic District:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberty_Street_Historic_District_(Bath,_New_York)

Other: 

Those wanting to carpool can meet in Wayland behind the Fire Station – plan to be ready to leave at 1:15, to get us to the parking lot at 1:45.

There are no public bathrooms at the VA Hospital or National Cemetery.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

High Falls Riverwalk

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This Thanksgiving Weekend hike we will explore the historic High Falls neighborhood, starting and ending at the Genesee Brew House overlooking the Upper Falls of the Genesee.  Meet at the Brew House parking lot at 25 Cataract Street, off St. Paul Street and just south of the Genesee Brewery plant. Be prepared for wet weather.
Everyone will hike across the Pont Du Rennes Bridge to the High Falls district, Rochester’s first industrial park, powered by the waters of the Genesee. Tourists and Naturalists will make a circuit of the High Falls neighborhood and return to the Brew House across the bridge. Climbers will venture farther south along the Riverwalk through the Four Corners area and Corn Hill, crossing back on the Ford Street Bridge and returning along the river on the east side. Walking is fairly level, on sidewalks. Time is 60-90 minutes. Historical commentary by Barry, Saralinda, and anyone else who pipes up.
Reconvene at the Brew House to dry out and warm up after the hike.
Directions: 
From south and east: Go to Rochester by your usual route. Approaching downtown Rochester via Route 490, take the Clinton Avenue exit and head north through the central business district. After crossing Main Street, get in the left lane. At Andrews Street, take a left and then an immediate right on Bittner Street. After one block you will join St. Paul Street gong north and crossing the Inner Loop, then going under the railroad bridge. After emerging from the bridge, Cataract Street will be your first left, with the Brew House parking lot on your left.
From West: Take Route 490 toward downtown Rochester. Follow signs for Downtown-Inner Loop exit. You will cross the Genesee River, then take the first exit to St. Paul Street. At the exit intersection, make a left, go across the Inner Loop and under the railroad tracks. The next left will be Cataract Street. Parking lot on the left.

Canadice Lake Trail Ride or Hike

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We will meet in the parking lot at the north end of Canandice Lake that is on Purcell Hill Rd and will divide into two groups, Hikers and Bikers. 

Red LIne – Hikers
Black Dotted Line – Climbers
Black Line – Bikers

Hikers – 

This hike offers a little of everything, and hikers can choose the difficulty level and pace that is best for them. The Canandice Lake Trail is an 8.4-mile out-and-back. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2h 35min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and walking.  For the more adventurous; about 2 miles into the hike, you come to Robs Trail, which is a steep incline that brings you up the side hill to Rt. 15A.  The round trip for this portion of Robs Trail is 2.9 miles out and back and takes about an hour and a half.  

Bikers–

This is an enjoyable 10.5 mile ride around Canandice Lake.  There is only one moderate hill at the very beginning of the ride.  Bikers will take a left out of the parking lot onto Purcell Hill Rd. and take the first right onto Canandice Hollow Rd. This road eventually winds around to the right and reaches Canandice Lake Rd. We will follow Canandice Lake Rd. all the way to the South end of the lake where we will make a right onto the Canandice Lake Hiking/Biking trail which runs along the west side of the lake back to the parking lot.

Social

Following the hike will be a Social at the Hemlock Lake Park please bring a dish to share.  In case of weather that may make an outdoor social uncomfortable, please check the website on Sunday morning for an update on the social. Warmer alternatives include the Birdhouse Brewing on Main St. in Honeoye, NY 

Directions-

Coming from the South – take 15A north and make a right onto Purcell Hill Rd.  Parking will be on your right towards the bottom of the hill almost to Canandice Lake Rd.

Coming from the North – take 15A south and make a left onto Purcell Hill Rd.  Parking will be on your right towards the bottom of the hill almost to Canandice Lake Rd.