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2 know your blood pressure Hypertension - optimal - pre-hypertension-hypertension Optimal Less than 120/80 Pre-hypertension /80-90 Hypertension 140/90 or greater Lifestyle Change Lose weight! For each 20 pounds lost 5 cups fruits/veggies 3 cups low fat dairy each day 10,000 steps each day For each 20 pounds lost Cut sodium to less than 2300 milligrams daily Limit alcohol 2 drinks/day for men 1 drink/day for women Drop In Blood Pressure (top number) 5-20 points 8-14 points 4-9 points 2-8 points 2-4 points

3 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 3

4 by Irene Szabo What is it? Where is it? ow did it get here? ow do nd it? 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, 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 the trail s route, as opposed to wandering aimlessly through trackless woods. 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! 4

5 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 walk, we have three partners in sharing this set of introductory hikes with you: Wegmans our effort to introduce more people to this treasure that is available all across Upstate. We urge you to patronize our sponsors. 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 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. 5

6 by Irene Szabo For YOU: 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. * 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. 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. 6

7 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: 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 or phone. We would also enjoy seeing photographs of you and your friends and family hiking on the FLT. They may be ed to us as well. 7

8 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 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 consists of 12 hikes and covers approximately onethird of the trail as it crosses Upstate New York. The - 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 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. The mission of the Finger Lakes Trail Conference is to build, protect, enhance, and promote a continuous footpath across New York State. Forever! 8

9 Lake Erie Allegheny Reservoir Lake Ontario

10 France Brook Stony Brook Bay State Brook

11 Distance: 4.2 miles out and back Hiking Time: 2.5 hours Diculty: Access: Paved, but ASP Rte. 1 is not plowed in winter W01 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 overnight at the lean-to, you may see porcupines scurrying around in the night! Parking GPS Coordinates: N W (roadside parking) Directions to the trailhead: 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). MILES DESCRIPTION 0.0 Access 5 The trail crosses ASP Rte. 1 (2230 ). Hike southeast on the white-blazed trail (if you drove in from the north, as described above, be sure to hike left off of ASP Rte. 1). 0.2 Turn left (southeast) on an old wide road, now called Park Trails 4 and 9 (2260 ). Fairly level hiking ahead. 0.8 Right (west) off of the old wide road onto a narrower trail (2270 ). Soon begin to descend gradually. bridges (1970 ). (watch for this lean-to on the left [east]; it is easy to walk by!). Spring 100 feet to right of CAT Trail Crew in September Porcupines are active in the area, which is the reason for the screens covering the lean-to. In 2008 an FLTC Alley Cat Crew needed 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. Nearby attractions: Allegany State Park is the third largest state park in NY State (after the Adirondacks and the Catskills). There is plenty to do here both summer and winter! Check out the 11

12 Red House Brook English Stoddard Cre ek Bay State Brook

13 Distance: Hiking Time: Diculty: Access: 2.5 hours (or 3.5 hours for the one-way hike) Paved, but ASP Rte. 1 is not plowed in winter W02 This hike in Allegany State Park (ASP) along the Finger Lakes Trail/North Country National 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: N W (hike start) N W (end of one-way hike) Directions to the trailhead: 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). MILES DESCRIPTION 0.0 Access 5 The trail crosses ASP Rte. 1 (2230 ). Hike northwest on the white-blazed trail (if you drove in from the north, as described above, be sure to hike to the right off of ASP Rte. 1). Trail starts on a level grade, soon crossing old ski slopes and then into mature hardwoods. 0.6 Reach broader trail; gradual descent through hardwoods into a saddle. steeply, then more gently. 1.7 Top of climb (2240 ); begin descent. 2.2 Access 6 Reach blue-blazed trail at stream (1940 ). Main trail turns left and climbs elevation. Turn around here if only one vehicle continue on main trail. (1920 ). There is a spring (water untested; treat) about 100 yards north of lean-to (fol 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. Nearby attractions: Allegany State Park is the third largest state park in NY State (after the Adirondacks and the Catskills). There is plenty to do here both summer and winter! Check out the 13

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15 Distance: Hiking Time: Diculty: Access: W miles out and back (or 2.7 miles one-way to Hungry Hollow Road) 2.5 hours (or 1.5 hours for one-way hike) Dirt; not plowed November April This hike in Rock City State Forest along the Finger Lakes Trail/North Country National Scenic you ll see an amazing maze of crevices between the huge rocks! Parking GPS Coordinates: N W (hike start) N W (end of one-way hike) Directions to the trailheads: 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). MILES DESCRIPTION 0.0 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. Camping is allowed 150 from the road, but there is no water source. 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! 0.7 Turn right on a new section of trail built in spring Trail winds downhill through a rugged, rocky area. Turn around here 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. 2.6 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. Nearby attractions: pubs, with most open in the summer and worth a visit! 15

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17 Distance: 2.0 miles out and back Hiking Time: 1 hour Diculty: Access: Dirt; not plowed November April W04 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: N W Directions to the trailhead: 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. MILES DESCRIPTION 0.0 Access 5 Trailhead on Mutton Hollow Road at McCarthy Hill Tower; wide shoulder parking (2320 ); bivouac area; no water. A blueblazed trail goes 0.3 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. 0.3 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 ment 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. Other nearby hikes: Order FLT map M3 for more information. Hike W03 in this booklet is nearby (spectacular hike through Little Rock City)! Nearby attractions: pubs, with most open in the summer. Take time to explore this fascinating village! 17

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19 Distance: 1.7 mile loop Hiking Time: 1 hour (more if using detailed description below) Diculty: Moderate (350 climb and descent) Access: Paved, but the little parking area is not plowed in winter W05 grand old trees, dark forest and upland little streams. Parking GPS Coordinates: N W Directions to the trailhead: small parking area and kiosk on the left (north) side of the road. MILES DESCRIPTION 0.0 Parking area on NY 242 (1690 ). Pick up a more detailed description of this hike at the back of the kiosk. Follow mowed path with both blue and white blazes on trees In 450 cross railroad (look both ways!) to our bridge over Devereaux Creek. 0.1 Just after bridge, turn sharply left on blueblazed trail (white bears right). 0.3 Turn right at double blaze just before fence 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 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. back across bridge to NY 242 and your vehicle at 1.7 miles. Other nearby hikes: Order FLT map M4 for additional information and other nearby hikes. Hike W06 in this booklet is nearby to the east. Nearby attractions: pubs, with most open in the summer and worth a visit! 19

20 Boyce Hill State Forest Pond

21 Distance: 2.3 miles one way (or 4.6 miles out and back) Hiking Time: 1.5 hours one way (or 3.0 hours out and back) Diculty: Access: Paved (dirt if leaving a second vehicle for one-way hike) W06 This hike on the Finger Lakes Trail/North Country National Scenic Trail is on a well-maintained trail and features beautiful large evergreens, a stream crossing, a new lean-to, and a scenic pond. Parking GPS Coordinates: N W (hike start) N W (end of one-way hike) Directions to the trailhead: 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). MILES DESCRIPTION 0.0 Access 2 Cross road Forest (1720 ). 0.1 Pass a trail register; please sign in. 1.5 After crossing stream, ring, bench and openair outhouse on right (1960 ). Lean-to was built in October 2012 by Trail Crew. 2.1 Follow wide, mowed trail on left side of pond. There is a bivouac area under pines on the far (east) side of the pond. 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. Nearby attractions: pubs, with most open in the summer. Take the time to explore this fascinating village! 21

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23 Distance: 2.2 miles out and back Hiking Time: 1 hour Diculty: Access: W07 This hike in Swift Hill State Forest on the Finger Lakes Trail/North Country National Scenic Trail is on a well-maintained, level trail and features nice hardwoods and a meadow. However, since the terrain is quite level, there may be wet areas at certain times of the year. Parking is in a crushed- Parking GPS Coordinates: N W Directions to the trailhead: From the south and east: NY 19 for 10.9 miles (Caneadea), turn left (west) on NY 243 for 5.3 miles, and turn right (north) 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 MILES DESCRIPTION parking lot, you will see level woods ahead of but there is no water source (2060 ). 0.1 Trail register; please sign in. 0.8 Right onto Swift Hill Road (2000 ) for 200 and then left off the road through a short patch logged in early 1990s. with young trees. 1.1 Access 6 Reach Handcock (Podunque) Road, a good dirt road with shoulder parking (1980 ). Turn around here. Other nearby hikes: Order FLT map M5 for additional information and other nearby hikes. The Franklinville to the southwest. Nearby attractions: 1.5 miles north in the hamlet of Centerville is Uncle Tom s Kabinn, a general store that serves pizza. 23

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25 Distance: 1.0 mile out and back Hiking Time: 45 minutes Diculty: Access: Paved W08 This hike on the Conservation Trail is on private land (please respect the landowner by not lit- You ll hike by a memorial bench alongside a small stream and then turn around near the summit of Canada Hill. Parking GPS Coordinates: N W 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 0.0 Pass two close driveways on the left. Parking is across from Hike east on road for 100, then turn left (north) and enter young growth woods. There is an unmarked spring on the right. 0.1 Trail leaves woods and follows north side. and downhill into the woods (2010 ). 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. 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 not far away. 25

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27 Distance: 3.6 miles out and back Hiking Time: 2 hours Diculty: Access: Paved, with very wide, designated shoulder parking W09 mainly in mature woods. There are two shelters (mainly for cross country skiers) and two stream crossings with impressive bridges over them. Parking GPS Coordinates: N W Directions to the trailhead: From the west and north: Take the Genesee Road exit from US 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 mainly by cross-country skiers in the winter). 0.1 Nature trail comes in on the right; cross footbridge. 0.5 Turn left; continue following orange blazes. 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). Other nearby hikes: Order FLT map CT5 for additional information and other nearby hikes. You 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 27

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29 Distance: 3.8 miles out and back Hiking Time: 2 hours Diculty: Access: Paved, but narrow shoulder parking W10 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 Parking GPS Coordinates: N W 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, 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. 1.0 Go down into a small ravine. 1.5 Turn left downhill. Soon cross a stream. Leave a pine grove and hard- 1.8 Pass an outdoor museum of retired farm equipment. Turn right out of the woods and follow the edge of spruce trees. 1.9 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. 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! 29

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31 Distance: 3.2 miles out and back Hiking Time: hours Diculty: Access: A large dirt parking area off a paved road W11 (low boardwalks/low bridges) to help keep your feet dry! Parking GPS Coordinates: N W Directions to the trailhead: 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. 0.1 Cross a stream. 0.2 Cross a second stream and turn left. feet of puncheons over what can be wet areas at certain times of year. 0.8 Cross a gas pipeline (1170 ). 1.6 Reach Mossy Point overlooking Hunters Creek (1080 ). Note the steep drop-off to the creek. Turn around here and return to your vehicle. Other nearby hikes: Order FLT map CT7 for additional information and other nearby hikes. Check out nearby hike W10 on FLT map CT6 to the south in this booklet. Nearby attractions:cilities, including restaurants, motels, pubs and shops. It also has the historical Millard Fillmore Museum (Millard Fillmore was our thirteenth president of the United States). 31

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33 Distance: 5.0 miles out and back Hiking Time: 2 hours Diculty: Very easy (totally level paved path) Access: Paved roads W12 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. Parking GPS Coordinates: N W Directions to the trailhead: From the west NY 384 (Delaware Ave.), and head north to Tonawanda for 1.9 miles; or from the east 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 business establishments (a CVS drugstore across the street, various nearby eateries and a Tops Supermarket to the west on Niagara St.). MILES DESCRIPTION 0.0 Head north on the beautiful 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). 0.3 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. Other nearby hikes: Order FLT map CT11 for additional information and other nearby hikes. Nearby attractions: 33

34 Finger Lakes Trail - white blazes Side trail - orange blazes Side trail - blue blazes Side trail - yellow blazes Non FLT trail Parking Trail register Water, potable Reliably running stream or spring (treat) Trail access point (number/letter each) View Shelter Bivouac area (primitive campsite) Map Legend Public campground Private campground Stream Interstate highway US highway NY State highway County route Town road Poor road Pipeline Railroad Powerline Copyright 2013 Finger Lakes Trail Conference, Inc. Public Land & Roads Data Copyright 2005, 2009 NYS CSCIC The Finger Lakes Trail Conference (FLTC) produces up-to-date trail maps for the entire system. There are 64 maps that cover nearly 1000 miles of blazed trails. Maps are created using GPS technology and sophisticated mapping programs. proof paper using a color laser printer. Like the pages in this booklet, each map has a written description on the back that corresponds to the map and gives detailed, step-by-step information for following the trail. Maps may be ordered on-line from the FLTC. Prices start at $2.35 per map, plus shipping and sales tax, and are discounted when you purchase more than three. The complete set of 64 maps is $67.85 (as of 2015, plus shipping and tax). Members of the FLTC receive a 20% discount on maps and other items purchased from the FLTC. Individual maps with GPS track data for immediate download to your computer, smartphone or GPS may also be instructions or contact the FLT Service Center at

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40 The Passport Project is designed to encourage people to explore hiking and, more 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 This program will last until the sponsors withdraw their support. 40

41 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 Phone ( ) Alt. Phone ( ) Select Membership Category: Individual $30 Family (Household) $40 Full-Time Student $15 $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. *, 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 $ Paid by check MasterCard Visa Signature 41

42 Name(s) Street City State Zip 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. 42

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