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Happy Trails to you... This booklet is full of adventure and is one of three passports
that cover the Finger Lakes Trail System. It provides an opportunity to experience the
outdoors and be active with your friends and family members while discovering many
different hiking trails and the beauty of nature.
It’s easy. Just take this passport with you and walk the trails. As you walk each trail,
record your visit in the passport by using a pencil or crayon to make a rubbing of the
designated trail marker (see page 40).
After you have visited at least four trails, mail a copy of the page of rubbings to the Finger
Lakes Trail Conference at 6111 Visitor Center Rd., Mt. Morris NY, 14510, and receive a
patch, a Wegmans coupon, and coupons from other sponsors. When you complete at
least 10 trails, you will be eligible to win a $100 Wegmans gift card for a Wegmans picnic
with 20 of your friends to enjoy. A winner will be chosen every year in October. You do
not need to complete the 10 trails in one year to be eligible.
Join the Finger Lakes Trail Conference, Wegmans, and other sponsors to get moving
more and enjoy parts of the nearly 1,000 mile long Finger Lakes Trail System. Happy
Hiking!
Thank you.
Jane Andrews MS, RD
Nutrition & Product Labeling Manager
Wegmans Food Markets
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by Irene Szabo
What is it? Where is it?
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This hiking trail system crosses upstate NY from the Pennsylvania border in Allegany
State Park all the way to the Catskills, where it meets up with other hiking trails. With its
north-south branch trails added in, the whole system offers nearly 1000 miles of toll-free,
walking pleasure that will give you a far greater appreciation of your state’s varied geography and fabulous scenery than a ride on the Thruway will ever provide.
Continuous, marked miles of trail with published maps lead hikers through state forests,
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of over 600 private landowners makes it possible for the Finger Lakes Trail to pass through
the natural treasures of New York State. This is truly the nicest way to visit New York’s
great back country.
The brilliant idea for local hiking clubs to build sections across upstate NY was kicked off in
1962, but the last gap wasn’t completed until 1992 near Cortland. So every mile you enjoy
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the trail’s route, as opposed to wandering aimlessly through trackless woods.
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large trail system, publishes maps, provides helpful information and keeps all the trail
caretakers and host landowners on the same page. Also, the western half of our main,
east-west trail is part of the seven-state, 4600-mile North Country National Scenic Trail,
so if you turn the wrong way, you’ll be on your way to North Dakota!
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The Passport Project was created to introduce people to this immense, “free” resource in
our back woods by publishing this series of easy, introductory hikes, with small maps that
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walk, we have three partners in sharing this set of introductory hikes with you: Wegmans
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our effort to introduce more people to this treasure that is available all across Upstate. We
urge you to patronize our sponsors.
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on the road where the trail can be accessed. FLT trailheads
are marked by a yellow FLT sign, 11” square. There will also
be a special, yellow sign indicating that this is a “Passport
Hike.” See the photo to the left. Follow the blazes of the color
indicated on the map and described in the trail notes for that
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color on intermittent trees, placed so that you can see the
next blaze. A double blaze, one atop the other, means that a
turn is coming up, so pay attention!
Note: If you are color blind, do not try an orange-blazed trail
by yourself, because you may have a hard time seeing those
blazes against brown bark, plus you’ll be confused if doing a
hike where blue and orange trails meet.
Pick a walk; start easy and close to home. Try it out, do your “rubbing” of the “passport”
stamp to show you did it (hurray for you!) and then, we hope, get hooked. Many people
who started merely by taking a little saunter have ended up getting thoroughly bitten by
the hiking bug, to the point that they have walked the entire trail across New York. So far,
379 (as of June 1, 2015) of us have done so, including several people over seventy, parents
with their young children and many couples.
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(INTSFOR.EW(IKERS
by Irene Szabo
For YOU:
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Don’t drink from streams without treating the water!
* Consider bringing lunch or at least snacks. Carry all this stuff in a fanny pack or day
pack.
* Weather changes. Take another layer for chilly conditions, plus a raincoat or poncho.
* Pack insect repellent and sunscreen.
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* Take care of your feet: preferably two layers of socks, and wear good, solid shoes or
boots, NOT new ones that aren’t broken in. Painful feet will ruin your day. Crocs or
sandals will leave you miserable in a very short distance.
* Carry a spare set of car keys. Keep them in your pocket, not in the car.
* During hunting season, which is from mid-October until mid-December, there should
be no problem with any of the hikes, because all are in non-hunting areas.
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your condition and the hilliness of the hike, allow 3/4 hour per mile, and then add some.
For the TRAIL:
* This is a footpath. Do not bring your bicycle, ATV, garden tractor, snowmobile, horse,
mule or jeep.
* Leave no trash, and always respect private property. Our permissions from landowners depend on hikers being considerate, so do not leave the trail.
* Park only where there is a circled P on the map, and stay well off the road for safety.
Do not block driveways, do not park on private land and do not park in front of homes.
Sensible parking shows gratitude and consideration to participating landowners and
their neighbors.
* Pick nothing, take only pictures, and never, ever wound a tree.
* Never pester animals. You are not likely to encounter wildlife more startling than a bird
or squirrel, but, if you do, give the animal space.
* If you take your cell phone, be aware that cell service is not always available in remote
areas or where there are steep hills and valleys.
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For OTHERS:
* If you include the family dog in your hike, keep him under control at all times, and don’t
let him leave a mess in the path.
* The same advice goes for you: Get well off the trail for a break, bring your own toilet
paper, and then cover it with soil and leaves. Nobody wants to share.
* Keep noise levels to a minimum. Loud talk and noise from a radio, for example, are
unwelcome in a setting where most hikers go for peace and quiet.
For YOUR PASSPORT:
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doing. On the top of that post will be a special, metallic marker. Do a “rubbing” of the
raised portion of that passport marker (lower right corner) with a pencil or crayon on
page 40 of your booklet.
* Sign and date our register notebook. Leave a note about interesting things you’ve
seen! Other hikers will enjoy reading your observations, so please make your
comments appropriate for all to read. If you encounter problems with trail markers or
trail conditions, please report them to the FLTC via email or phone. We would also
enjoy seeing photographs of you and your friends and family hiking on the FLT. They
may be emailed to us as well.
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The map to the right of this page shows the approximate location of each of the 12
Passport hikes in the Western Series. The shaded rectangles represent the various FLT
maps. For example, you will see that “Hike 7” is located on map “M5” and “Hike 11” is
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maps. There are 64 maps that cover the nearly 1000 mile FLT system. The maps and
descriptions that follow on pages 8-31 should be adequate for you to complete any of
the Passport hikes in this booklet, but, if you wish to
explore the FLT further than is shown, you may want
to purchase the regular FLT maps. See page 32 for
more information about ordering maps.
This Passport booklet is one of a triple series of
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consists of 12 hikes and covers approximately onethird of the trail as it crosses Upstate New York. The
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the western third of the FLT.
Hikes in this series range in distance from 1.0 to 5.0 miles depending on the options
you choose while hiking. All of the hikes are rated easy to moderate. We have chosen
hikes that will be friendly to families and beginners. As explained previously, you should
easily be able to follow the blazes with the aid of the maps in this booklet. Our standard
trailhead signs are 11” square and bright yellow with green lettering. In addition, look
for a special 7.5” square yellow and green sign identifying the hike as a “Passport” hike.
See the photo above. At some point in your hike, you will come upon a post with a Trail
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be a trail register. We hope you will take a couple of minutes to sign in and perhaps read
some of the comments others have made. We also hope that you will do a rubbing on
page 40 of your Passport booklet of the trail marker number from the top of the post.
This will be your “proof” that you did the hike. There is a page of instructions for redeeming your prizes.
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The mission of the Finger Lakes
Trail Conference is to build,
protect, enhance, and promote a
continuous footpath across
New York State. Forever!
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This hike in Allegany State Park (ASP) along the Finger Lakes Trail/North Country National Scenic
Trail/Conservation Trail features scenic trails that are fairly level. There is roadside parking at the
trail crossing and a parking lot 0.1 mile northeast downhill from the trail crossing. You’ll see large
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overnight at the lean-to, you may see porcupines scurrying around in the night!
Parking GPS Coordinates: N42° 03.184’ W78° 45.938’ (roadside parking)
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2 east 1.8 miles toward the Red House Campground. Turn right (south) on ASP Rte. 1 for 4.8 miles
to the roadside parking at the trail crossing (Access 5).
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CAT Trail Crew in September 1996. Porcupines are active in the area, which is the
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to repair porcupine damage and then covered the repaired work with screening. Retrace your route back to your vehicle.
Other nearby hikes: Order FLT map M1 for an overview and other hikes in Allegany State Park.
Hike W02 in this booklet also starts at this location.
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Paved, but ASP Rte. 1 is not plowed in winter
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Scenic Trail/Conservation Trail features fairly level, well-maintained trails. There is roadside parking at the trail crossing (with a parking lot 0.1 mile to the northeast). You’ll be hiking under big
hardwoods in cool forest.
Parking GPS Coordinates: N42° 03.184’ W78° 45.938’ (hike start)
N42° 06.466’ W78° 46.511’ (end of one-way hike)
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2 east 1.8 miles toward the Red House Campground. If you wish to leave a vehicle on Bay State
Road for the one-way hike, turn right on Bay State Road 0.2 mile southeast of Exit 19 and park at
this junction on the road shoulder. Turn right (south) on ASP Rte. 1 for 4.8 miles to the roadside
parking at the trail crossing (Access 5).
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Access 5 The trail crosses ASP
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steeply, then more gently.
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Top of climb (2240’); begin descent.
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Other nearby hikes: Order FLT map M1 for an overview and more information on sights along
this hike. Hike W01 in this booklet also starts at this location.
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4.2 miles out and back (or 2.7 miles one-way to Hungry Hollow Road)
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Dirt; not plowed November – April
This hike in Rock City State Forest along the Finger Lakes Trail/North Country National Scenic
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you’ll see an amazing maze of crevices between the huge rocks!
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on NY 242 for 3.3 miles, turn left (south) on Whig Street for 2.2 miles, and turn left on Hungry
Hollow Road for 1.1 miles. If you wish to leave a second vehicle on Hungry Hollow Road for the
“loop with one-way hike”, continue on Hungry Hollow Road 1.1 miles to where the trail crosses
Hungry Hollow Road (shoulder parking). If you have only one vehicle, turn right on Little Rock
City Road for 1.8 miles to the trail crossing (Little Rock City Road dead-ends 0.2 mile farther at
the picnic area).
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Access 2 Roadside parking (2220’).
After parking, follow white blazes
east on Little Rock City Road. Notice the little shelters with picnic
tables under them along the way.
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road, but there is no water source.
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a moment to explore from the top of
the Little Rock City boulders just to
the left (north), but don’t fall into any
of the narrow, deep crevices! Continue east on the trail as it leaves the road. Soon
enjoy walking between the huge boulders that have mosses and hanging fern gardens on their sides!
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rugged, rocky area.
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and retrace your steps following white blazes if you have only one vehicle (total
distance 4.2 miles). If continuing to a second vehicle, turn right and more steeply
downhill through the damaged area.
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Leave tornado damage area. Trail soon turns right, but go straight ahead to visit the
old Seneca CCC Camp pavilion with picnic tables.
2.7
Access 3 Reach your second vehicle on Hungry Hollow Road (1700’).
Other nearby hikes: Order FLT map M3. Hike W04 in this booklet is nearby.
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pubs, with most open in the summer and worth a visit!
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Dirt; not plowed November – April
This hike in McCarty Hill State Forest along the Finger Lakes Trail/North Country National Scenic
Trail/Conservation Trail features views and ponds on Holiday Valley and HoliMont Ski Resorts.
There is roadside parking at the trailhead.
Parking GPS Coordinates: N42° 15.374’ W78° 41.710’
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on NY 242 for 3.3 miles, turn left (south) on Whig Street for 1.2 miles, and turn sharply left (northeast) on Mutton Hollow Road for 2.5 miles to the top of the hill. You’ll see a tower on your left and
roadside parking on the right (south) side of the road.
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Mutton Hollow Road at
McCarthy Hill Tower;
wide shoulder parking
(2320’); bivouac area;
no water.
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lean-to with large steel
picnic table; no water.
Trail leaves road diagonally to the left of the
tower enclosure. Trail
descends gradually through wooded and open areas following various tracks, some
shared with mountain bikers.
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Pass the top of a ski lift on the right and the dike of a large, “invisible” pond on the left
(“invisible” because of the dike, unless you climb it). This pond and the next two ponds
are used to make snow for the ski resorts in winter. Trail ahead follows access roads
alternating between being in the open and in the woods.
0.8
In the open now, turn right keeping the dike of the larger “invisible” pond and the
smaller visible pond to your left.
1.0
A trail register on the left; please sign in. A bivouac area (primitive camping) with log
VHDWVDQG¿UHULQJLVMXVWEH\RQGWKHWUDLOUHJLVWHU6WRSDWWKHELYRXDFDUHDIRUDPRment to enjoy the surrounding scenery. Then turn around and retrace your steps. If
you wish to explore, a nice side trip on the way back would be to hike a short distance
northeast on the HoliMont Ski Area roads for some nice views to the north.
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(spectacular hike through Little Rock City)!
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pubs, with most open in the summer. Take time to explore this fascinating village!
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Distance:
Hiking Time:
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1.7 mile loop
1 hour (more if using detailed description below)
Moderate (350’ climb and descent)
Paved, but the little parking area is not plowed in winter
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grand old trees, dark forest and upland little streams.
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small parking area and kiosk on the left (north) side of the road.
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Parking area on NY 242 (1690’). Pick up
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the back of the kiosk. Follow mowed path
with both blue and white blazes on trees
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our bridge over Devereaux Creek.
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line. Climb gradually along old fence line under grand, old sugar maples.
0.5
Cross the main white-blazed Finger Lakes Trail at point A on the map. Continue to
climb. Soon right on level loggers’ lane, and then left off lane.
0.7
Campsite along trail within sugar maple forest (with a few white ash and black cherry
thrown in). This is the high point at 2020’.
0.8
Notice the open area visible ahead, with fat old maples nearby. This was a hilltop
pasture, now growing back into shrubs and young trees. The large trees at the edges
were spared by loggers, because they branched out relatively close to the ground and
spread wide in the available sunshine.
0.9
Rock in the middle of the trail: this is a leftover dropped here when the last glacier
melted and receded. Soon walk a little stretch of “roller coaster” trail: the humps and
dips indicate that this was never plowed. When trees fall naturally, they often leave
a hole where their roots were next to what becomes a mound after the roots and dirt
subside. The original tree may have rotted into the earth years ago, but the dips and
humps remain.
1.1
T-intersection with white-blazed main FLT at point B on your map. Go left on white
trail to return to the bottom and the parking. Continue downhill on white trail through
nice woods, crossing a little stream three times.
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back across bridge to NY 242 and your vehicle at 1.7 miles.
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W06 in this booklet is nearby to the east.
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pubs, with most open in the summer and worth a visit!
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Paved (dirt if leaving a second vehicle for one-way hike)
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trail and features beautiful large evergreens, a stream crossing, a new lean-to, and a scenic pond.
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trailhead just beyond Phillips Road (best to park on Phillips Road on the east side of the road near
the junction with NY 242). If you wish to leave a second vehicle on the DEC truck road for the
“one-way hike”, continue 1.0 mile on NY 242, turn right on CR 17 (Bakerstand Road) for 2.1 miles,
turn right on Jackson Road for 0.3 mile, and turn right (through open DEC gate) onto the DEC
truck road for 0.5 mile to where the trail emerges onto this road (wide shoulder parking).
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trail on left side of pond.
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and back hike, turn around here for a total hike distance of 4.6 miles.
Other nearby hikes: Order FLT map M4 for additional information and other nearby hikes. Hike
W05 in this booklet is nearby to the west.
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pubs, with most open in the summer. Take the time to explore this fascinating village!
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This hike in Swift Hill State Forest on the Finger Lakes Trail/North Country National Scenic Trail is
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terrain is quite level, there may be wet areas at certain times of the year. Parking is in a crushedURFN'(&SDUNLQJDUHDWKDWLVQRWSORZHGLQZLQWHU
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NY 19 for 10.9 miles (Caneadea), turn left (west) on NY 243 for 5.3 miles, and turn right (north)
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area on the right (east). From the north and west: From the southern junction of NY 39 and NY
16 (Yorkshire), go east on NY 39 for 2.8 miles (Arcade), turn right (south) on NY 98 for 5.5 miles
(Freedom), turn left (east) on CR 23 (eventually becoming CR 3) for 5.2 miles (Centerville), turn
right (south) on CR 36 (W Rushford Road) for 0.2 mile, continue straight on Rushford Road at the
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parking lot, you will see
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but there is no water
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with young trees.
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Franklinville to the southwest.
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store that serves pizza.
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1.0 mile out and back
45 minutes
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You’ll hike by a memorial bench alongside a small stream and then turn around near the summit
of Canada Hill.
Directions to the trailhead: From West Valley, NY, drive south on NY 240 for 2.2 miles, then
left (east) for 0.5 mile on Canada Hill Road, then left (north) on Canada Hill Road for 0.8 mile to
the parking described below.
MILES DESCRIPTION
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Pass two close driveways on
the left. Parking is across from
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north side.
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and downhill into the woods
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is a small stream, the headwaters of Ischua Creek. Stop and rest on this bench and
contemplate the beauty of this peaceful spot in the woods and the bubbling creek
waters. Proceed through more mature hardwood growth.
0.5
Shortly ahead you can see a lean-to type shelter (2020’), but do not proceed; turn
around here, because the shelter is on property acquired by new landowners and they
have not yet given permission for the trail to enter their land. Please do not jeopardize
our chances of securing trail permission by proceeding. Turn around and retrace your
steps.
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Other nearby hikes: Order FLT map CT4 for additional information and other nearby hikes.
Since this is a short hike, you may want to do one or more of the nearest Passport West hikes
in this booklet, which are W05 to the south and W06 to the southeast. These hikes are located
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not far away.
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mainly in mature woods. There are two shelters (mainly for cross country skiers) and two stream
crossings with impressive bridges over them.
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area on the right (south) side of the road. Note the kiosks on both sides of road. From the south
and east: From the east side of Springville (junction of NY 240 and NY 39), head north 3.0 miles,
and then turn right (east) on Genesee Road for 3.5 miles to the trailhead parking area on the right
(south) side of the road. Note the kiosks on both sides of the road.
MILES DESCRIPTION
0.0
Access 5 Good Genesee Road parking area
(1610’). There is a picnic area, water (should
be treated) and restrooms (when unlocked)
to the northwest. Proceed south, following
orange blazes, and quickly pass through an
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mainly by cross-country skiers in the winter).
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0.7
Turn right; continue following orange blazes.
Soon head downhill.
1.1
Turn left, crossing the elaborate footbridge.
1.2
Start uphill.
1.5
Join truck trail just before the bend. Soon
head downhill.
1.8
Cross wide snowmobile bridge and reach a
cabin with a picnic table on the right. You
can turn around here (or continue on to Middle Road for a longer 4.6-mile, out-andback hike).
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FLT map CT4 to the south in this booklet; it’s not far away and quite short (only 1.0 mile round-trip).
Nearby attractions: There are restaurants, a motel, a bed and breakfast, and other facilities
in Springville to the southwest, particularly on the west side of town east of US 219 (Southern
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Hiking Time:
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Access:
W10
2 hours
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Paved, but narrow shoulder parking
This hike on the Conservation Trail is entirely on private lands; please respect the properties of
these landowners. You’ll be hiking mainly in mature woods and occasionally in young tree growth
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Directions to the trailhead: From NY 16 in South Wales, take Warner Hill Road east and north
for 2.4 miles, turn right (south) on Vermont Hill Road for 1.7 miles, and turn right (west) on Carpenter Hill Road for 0.8 mile to the trailhead.
MILES DESCRIPTION
0.0
Access 7 Narrow shoulder parking on
Carpenter Hill Road (1400’). Go south,
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with young tree growth.
0.1
At a hedgerow, bear right and descend
into and out of a small ravine to arrive
at a trail register box (please sign) and
a commemorative sign. The dedication sign is for the Art and Olga Rosche Memorial Section of the trail that
you are hiking. They were founding
members of the Foothills Trail Club.
0.4
Pass into an area that is sometimes
wet.
0.7
Descend into the largest ravine in this
section.
0.8
Descend into another large ravine.
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Pass an outdoor museum of retired farm equipment. Turn right out of the woods and
follow the edge of spruce trees.
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Access 6 Reach a steel puncheon (low bridge) over a ditch (1480’). Humphries Road
is to the left (east). Turn around here. Note that there is now ample parking at this
turnaround point since the town extended Humphries Road.
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Other nearby hikes: Order FLT map CT6 for additional information and other hikes nearby.
Check out hike W11 on FLT map CT7 to the north in this booklet.
Nearby attractions: South of Humphries Road on FLT map CT6 there are many more ravines
with impressive stair and bridge structures to aid you in navigating them!
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Hiking Time:
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W11
1.5 - 2 hours
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A large dirt parking area off a paved road
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(low boardwalks/low bridges) to help keep your feet dry!
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20A/NY 78 east for 2.3 miles, bear right (southeast) on NY 78 (Strykersville Road) for 1.0 mile,
turn right (south) on Hunters Creek Road for 0.3 mile and turn right into the dirt driveway of the
parking lot for 100 yards to the trailhead.
MILES DESCRIPTION
0.0
Access 3 Hunters Creek Park
parking lot with an informational
kiosk (1000’). Go west into the
woods following the orange-blazed
trail. Some of the trail ahead is
shared with mountain bikers, so be
alert for them.
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Cross a stream.
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left.
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feet of puncheons over what can be
wet areas at certain times of year.
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Cross a gas pipeline (1170’).
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Reach “Mossy Point” overlooking
Hunters Creek (1080’). Note the
steep drop-off to the creek. Turn
around here and return to your vehicle.
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Check out nearby hike W10 on FLT map CT6 to the south in this booklet.
Nearby attractions:(DVW$XURUDLVDODUJHYLOODJHVHYHUDOPLOHVWRWKHZHVWDQGKDVPDQ\IDcilities, including restaurants, motels, pubs and shops. It also has the historical Millard Fillmore
Museum (Millard Fillmore was our thirteenth president of the United States).
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Distance:
Hiking Time:
DiI¿culty:
Access:
W12
2 hours
Very easy (totally level paved path)
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County. This is a heavily used, paved, multi-use trail with two bike lanes and one pedestrian
lane. You’ll enjoy traveling alongside walkers, cyclists, roller bladers and runners along the scenic
Niagara River.
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NY 384 (Delaware Ave.), and head north to Tonawanda for 1.9 miles; or from the eastWDNH([LW
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St. (which becomes Niagara St.) bear left for 0.3 mile and look for parking near the junction with
Seymour St. after passing Main St. The paved Niagara River Walk begins at the northeast corner
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business establishments (a CVS drugstore across the street, various nearby eateries and a Tops
Supermarket to the west on Niagara St.).
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0.0
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River Walk in Isle View County
Park. You’ll see very few orange blazes along the River
Walk.
0.1
Pass underneath Seymour
Street/River Road (NY 265).
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River Walk turns sharply left
and soon passes a long series
of upscale apartments overlooking the Niagara River.
0.6
Apartments end and soon a
parking lot is on the left (east).
Ahead are numerous benches and picnic tables.
0.8
Restrooms and a parking lot are on the left. More parking lots are ahead. Parking lots
can be accessed from Niagara Street/River Road (NY 266).
1.4
Pass a second restroom.
1.8
Pass a third restroom.
2.5
A fourth restroom is followed by a large gazebo on the left. You can turn around here
for a 5.0 mile hike or continue on before turning around for a longer hike.
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project, because they feel that healthy living is important. Not only is hiking good exercise,
but it can encourage young people to develop their love for the outdoors.
To encourage participation in this program, you
are being offered incentives to hike at least four
(4) of the 12 hikes in this booklet. To verify that
you did a hike, make a rubbing of the trail marker
in one of the 12 spaces provided on page 40.
Simply lay that page of your booklet over the lower
right corner of the trail marker and rub gently with
a pencil or crayon. The image (map number) will
then show on the page. When you complete at
least four of the hikes, you may send in that page,
and we will give you a special FLT patch indicating
that you participated in this Passport Project AND
coupons from our sponsors for discounts or free
merchandise (subject to sponsor restrictions).
When you complete at least 10 of the 12 hikes, we
will also enter your name in a drawing for bigger
prizes. Drawings will be held in October of each
year for as long as Wegmans participates. You
may send in only one prize registration form per
Passport for a total of three submissions if you do
at least 10 hikes in each of the Passport Series,
so we encourage you to wait until you have done
all of the hikes you intend to do before mailing
it. Send your rubbings
on page 40 to the
Finger Lakes Trail
Conference,
6111
Visitor Center Road,
Mt. Morris, NY 14510.
This program will last
until the sponsors
withdraw
their
support.
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Members receive our quarterly magazine, the FLT News, plus they are eligible to purchase maps, guides, logo clothing, patches and other items from the FLT “Store” at a
20% discount.
Name(s) ______________________________________________________________
Street ________________________________________________________________
City __________________________________ State _______ Zip _______________
(PDLO ________________________________________________________________
Phone (____) ____________________ Alt. Phone (____) _____________________
Select Membership Category:
_____ Individual $30
_____ Family (Household) $40
_____ Full-Time Student $15
_____ 3DWK¿QGHU $50*
_____ Trailblazer $75*
_____ Guide $100*
_____ Life $400**
_____ Life Family $600**
I’d like to make a donation in the amount of $_____________ in support of the mission
of the FLTC.
3DWK¿QGHU, Trailblazer & Guide memberships are essentially the same as a
family membership, but include an extra donation in support of the mission of
the FLTC.
** Life members receive a patch indicating they are Life Members. Life Family
memberships include 2 adults and all household members under age 18.
*
Our membership year runs from April 1 to March 31. Memberships received from
December through March will expire the following year.
Total amount enclosed $___________________
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Phone (____) ____________________ Alt. Phone (____) _____________________
Do your rubbings in the spaces below. A minimum of 4 different rubbings is required to
get the patch and coupons. If you have 10 or more, you are also eligible for the annual
drawing prize.
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