This Passport: Revised November 28, 2017, EAM # Discover Wayne County Trails

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1 This Passport: Revised November 28, 2017, EAM # Discover Wayne County Trails

2 Wayne County invites you to explore and experience our region s diverse outdoor adventures! Here s your opportunity to discover the beauty and solitude of nature, a variety of wildlife, the magnificence of natural settings and the health benefits of being more active all in your own backyard! Share the wonders of the great outdoors with family and friends and get to know your region up close and personal. The Wayne County Wegmans Hit the Trail Passport program runs continuously. In order to enter for the chance to win a $250 Wegmans gift card, you need to complete 15 of the 30 trails in the booklet and bring it to Cornell Cooperative Extension on Rt. 88 in Newark. If you complete all 30 trails, you will have 2 entries in the drawing. The drawing will be held annually in the Fall and your entry remains in the pool. Any questions: contact us through our website Hiking tips: Please observe posted regulations on all pathways Bring a buddy or tell someone of your plans Bring bug repellent and water (stay hydrated) Wear weather appropriate clothing and footwear Bring your Wayne County Wegmans Hit the Trail Passport and a pencil or crayon for the rubbing.

3 Forever Wild for Everyone Accessible Trails We believe that all people should have the opportunity to enjoy nature and its many benefits, regardless of their abilities. We hope to facilitate the development and/or designation of nature trails without barriers that everyone can enjoy. Geocaching is an outdoor recreational activity, in which participants use a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver or mobile device and other navigational techniques to hide and seek containers, called "geocaches" or "caches", at specific locations marked by coordinates all over the world.

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8 Alasa Farm Trails at Cracker Box Palace Farm Animal Haven Location: 6450 Shaker Road in Sodus. Parking is in the field at the junction of Shaker and Red Mills Roads (seasonal) and behind the bunkhouse at the main Farm entrance on the east side of Shaker Road Hiking Distance: 6.5 miles total Difficulty: Easy to moderate. Terrain ranges through open field edges to steep slopes and narrow trails in the woods. Second Creek crossing is not bridged and must be forded by walking in the creek on the bedrock stream-bed. Features: Hiking, skiing and equestrian use, wildlife habitat conservation, natural and agrarian areas, friendly farm animals, historic Shaker farm site. Self-guiding Farm Tour Booklets available on site. Alasa Farm is preserved in partnership with Genesee Land Trust. MAKE TRAIL RUBBING MARKER HERE

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10 Beechwood State Park Location: Beechwood State Park is located in the town of Sodus on the shore of Lake Ontario. 2 miles west of Sodus Pt. (Rt. 14) and 8.5 miles east of Pultneyville. Hiking Distance: 3.1 miles of trails. Difficulty: All trails are easy to moderate. Features: Beechwood State Park offers numerous trails that wind through an old Girl Scout Camp. The trails feature an oldgrowth hardwood forest, White Pine and Larch Pine plantation, a meadow, and a young growth hardwood forest. There are many beautiful views of Lake Ontario and Maxwell Bay. Bald Eagles, Red-Tailed Hawks, and numerous species of song birds and water fowl are common sights in the park. Check in with caretaker for Carry-in/Carry-out camping. MAKE TRAIL RUBBING MARKER HERE

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12 Bicentennial Trail Location: In Pultneyville, off Lake Rd. onto Maken Rd. Parking at the Water Treatment Facility Hiking Distance: Approximately 1.2 miles Difficulty: Gentle trail through mixed hardwood forest; some boardwalks. Accessible to walkers, bikes, equestrian. Features: Wooded area with added pond loop. MAKE TRAIL RUBBING MARKER HERE

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14 Blue Cut Nature Center Location: This County Park is located between the villages of Newark and Lyons south off Route 31. Hiking Distance: approx. 1.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate. There are a few steep but short hills to climb on the main loop. Features: The name Blue Cut dates back to 1853 when a cut was made through a drumlin while building the railroad. The Vernon Shale had a bluish cast when exposed. Today this nature center and wildlife refuge covers over 40 acres of open land with marsh and pond, mixed hardwoods and red pine plantation. Surface: Dirt, mowed-grass, and pine needle trails. There are 3 trails and multiple end points in the trail system. End points on the map, should be thought of as dead ends. The outer loop of the trail system, which includes sections of each trail, will bring you right back to the parking area. A new picnic pavilion has been added to the Nature Center. MAKE TRAIL RUBBING MARKER HERE

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16 Black Brook Park on the Enlarged Erie Canal Location: West of the Village of Clyde on Old Rt. 31 Parking at Lock Berlin Park, Peters Road or Black Brook Park, off Old Rt. 31 Hiking Distance: 2.75 Miles Linear, 5.5 miles round trip. This is a designated Forever Wild for Everyone Trail for.6 miles from Gansz Rd. to the Passport Marker. Features:. A historic site of the Enlarged Erie Canal on over 20 acres. Wooded trail parallels Clinton s Ditch and the Enlarged Erie Canal, crossing old foundations and locks. This trail features Clinton s Ditch Lock 65 and Enlarged Lock 54. MAKE TRAIL RUBBING MARKER HERE

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18 Butterfly Nature Trail Location: The Butterfly Nature Trail is located in the Village of Macedon at Canal Park-Lock 30 on the south side of the Erie Canal. From Route 31, head north on Route 350, take a left at the Butterfly Nature Trail sign, go past the Elmer Clark Mural Pavilion to the end of the parking lot. Park your mode of transportation and walk through the unique wooden arbor. Hiking Distance: minutes or more depending on stops to read the educational signs. ¼ mile trail. Difficulty: Easy, level, stone-dusted, accessible trail. Features: It provides a place for all people to enjoy the beauty of nature. The trail is a great educational tool for butterflies, birds and the history of the Erie Canal. From one vantage point all three eras of the canal system can be viewed. The trail is next to free picnic areas, camping and launching for boats, kayaks and canoes. The trail is a minute walk from/to the Main Street Business area with unique shops, easily accessed from the Erie Canalway National Heritage Trail Corridor. Come enjoy this hidden treasure. MAKE TRAIL RUBBING MARKER HERE

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20 Casey Park Ore Beds Location: Parking is available at Casey Park off Knickerbocker Rd., north of Rt. 104 in Ontario. There is additional parking on Ontario Center Rd. near the new loop trail. Hiking Distance: 2+ miles. Hiking times will vary. An additional loop extends another 2 miles. Access is across Ontario Center Rd. Difficulty: South side of trail is wide dirt path, but north side of trail traverses a narrow ridge. Care must be taken (no bicycles). This is a designated Forever Wild For Everyone Trail on the south side. Features: The abandoned iron ore bed is a narrow waterway. Hiking along the southern shore begins at the swimming area. The wide path is packed dirt. At the west edge of the ore bed, the path narrows and climbs to return on the north shore, high on a narrow ridge. MAKE TRAIL RUBBING MARKER HERE

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22 Canandaigua Road Dolomite Trail Walworth Location: Parking is off Canandaigua Rd. south of Atlantic Avenue and opposite the Walworth Town Barns, near Freewill Elementary School. Hiking Distance: approximately 1.0 miles Features: Trail entrance begins in parking lot by entering into the woods. Trail marker, maps and directional posts guide you along the trail through brush, pine trees, and wooded areas. Follow the trail to the marsh overlook/observation deck. Return to parking lot via winding wooded trail. A new trail spur begins directly behind map marker at the south end near the marsh. It travels along the west border of marsh then turns right (uphill) and circles back through wooded area to main trail. MAKE TRAIL RUBBING MARKER HERE

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24 Chimney Bluffs State Park Location: Main parking area is off Garner Road, Town of Huron Hiking Distance: 2+ miles. Top trail is about 1 mile and continues down a steep hill to the east parking lot and beach. There is also a North/South trail call the Drumlin Hill trail that starts at the passport marker. This trail intersects with the East/West trail about a half mile from the passport. Take this trail west to go back to the main parking lot. Caution should be exercised when near the Bluff s edge. Recent erosion of lake properties have caused some trails to be re-routed Features: Land and water clash at Chimney Bluffs, sculpting the most dramatic landscape on the Lake Ontario shore. You can experience massive earthen spires from above or along the lakeshore. A wonderful place to view sunsets. MAKE TRAIL RUBBING MARKER HERE

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26 Cornwall Preserve Location: Located just west of the Hamlet of Pultneyville, on Lake Road. There is a small parking lot and an information kiosk. The preserve surrounds Lakeview Cemetery. Hiking Distance: Allow at least an hour. Established trails approximately 1.5 miles each way. Difficulty: The Meadow Trail and Lake Bluff Trail are rolling grassy trails through a wildflower meadow and along Lake Ontario. The Woods Trail is an enclosed trail through 13 acres of woodlands with occasional roots and stones in the trail. Features: The 74 acre Cornwall Preserve was purchased by Genesee Land Trust in This unique property encompasses 2/3 mile of natural lakefront on Lake Ontario, mature woodlands, a wildflower meadow, and important migratory bird habitat. The property surrounds the Historic Lakeview Cemetery and also includes active fruit farmland. The Preserve is open to the public dawn to dusk, every day of the week, but closed on Wednesdays for agricultural management. Contact Genesee Land Trust at (585) with questions or visit MAKE TRAIL RUBBING MARKER HERE

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28 Enlarged Erie Canal Lock 56 Location: Parking on County House Rd. NW of Route 31 in Lyons Hiking Distance: Linear 1.44 miles with a lot of history, so hiking time will vary with interest Features: Enlarged Erie Canal Lock No. 56 (also called the Poor House Lock) is located in the Town of Lyons, Wayne County, N.Y., approximately 2.5 miles west of the village of Lyons, N.Y. It is a double-chamber lock, with the north chamber featuring a miter gate and tumble gate. The eastern end of the trail features a working dry dock, winter home to the Colonial Belle and the Tugboat Urger. MAKE TRAIL RUBBING MARKER HERE

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30 Ganargua Creek Meadow Preserve Location: From Rte. 31 in Macedon, turn south on Rte 306 (Wayneport Road). Turn east onto Wilkinson Road. At the crest of the hill turn south onto Bunker Hill Dr. Near the end of Bunker Hill Drive there is a small parking area. Walk up the gravel road towards the water tower and an entrance kiosk will be on the left. A larger parking area is located off of Wilkinson Rd where it meets Victor Rd. Hiking Distance: West side of Ganargua Creek: approximately 1.3 miles, with various spur trails throughout the meadow. East Side: 0.76 miles Features: This Preserve, donated to Genesee Land Trust in 1996 by the Kesselring Family to honor Tim Johnson, and adjacent Wayne ARC land, is made up of an upland area of hardwoods, wildflowers and shrubs, the winding Ganargua Creek, and an open meadow where food and cover for birds and other animals is abundant. There is exceptional butterfly habitat in the meadow. Meadow is often wet. Dress for poison ivy. MAKE TRAIL RUBBING MARKER HERE

31 Historic Lyons Trail Location: Begin at Abbey Park, on Old Lyons Rd. and end at the Little League Field on Elm Street. East of Rt. 14. Hiking Distance: Approx. 1-1/2 mile. Difficulty: Easy walking paths and sidewalks. Features: Canal Locks, historic buildings/museums, parks, and murals of historic Lyons. Lyons Historic Trail Map Legend 1. Abby Park- Former site of the Lyons Aqueduct on the Erie Canal 2. Former site of the Vinegar and bed of the Enlarged Erie Canal and

32 Clinton s Ditch 3. Winston Dobbins Park and site of the Winston Dream mural Hotchkiss Peppermint Building (1839) and site of the Peppermint Mural 5. Battle Square, canal boat captains would often fight for the right to be the first through former Lock Site of current Fire house 7. Mural Canal Town (1990) on the east side of Santelli s Lumber and McDonalds 8. Lyons Post Office, inside - Mural Wall 9. Maitre D' at Trombino's /Former Park Hotel/Regent Theater/Livery10. Livery Stable (1885) 11. Wayne County Museum of History/Former Wayne County Jail (1855) 12. First Lutheran Church (1849) 13. Myron Taylor House (1840 s) 14. Wayne County Court House (1854) 15. Central Park/Fountains (1920 s)/ Bandstand (1890 s) Passport Marker 16. Lyons National Bank (1829) 17. Mural Street of Dreams (2007) Generations of Smiles mural ( Generations of Smiles Mural (2007) 19. Generations Mural (2007) Dobbins Drugs and Former Parshall House (1883) 20. The House Block Bottling Company (1893) 21. The Ohmann Theater (1915) 22. Lyons Methodist Church Clock (1850) 23. Lyons Elementary School former Union School 24. Lyons Village Hall (1851) former Fire Department Building th Century Row Building Canal Street 26. Mural Believe You Can Achieve (2008) 27. Former Trolley Station (1906) Firetruck Mural (2009) 29. Stepping Back Time Mural (2016) 30. Taylor Park 31. Site of the first settlers to Lyons near the Elm tree MAKE TRAIL RUBBING MARKER HERE

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34 Huckleberry Swamp Location: Huckleberry Swamp is located outside the Town of North Rose. From Route 104, turn south on Brick Schoolhouse Road. Take Brick Schoolhouse Road until it ends at Catchpole Road then turn right. Huckleberry Swamp is just ahead on the left Hiking Distance: 1.4 mi. Note: Closed on Mondays and winters Difficulty: Easy with some boardwalks. Features: 79 acres of diverse, high quality wetlands for bird and wildlife habitat conservation. A wildlife observation deck and boardwalk meanders through a variety of wetland habitats including emergent marsh, Green Ash Wetland, and Red Maple Wetland. Huckleberry Swamp provides significant functions including storm water retention, groundwater recharge, wildlife habitat, and possibly rare plant habitat. Springtime heron rookery. A new feature at Huckleberry Swamp is the Fairy House Trail. MAKE TRAIL RUBBING MARKER HERE

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38 Lauraville Landing Trail Location: Located in the of Town of Galen, in the Village of Clyde. Leave the Village of Clyde heading south Rt. 414 cross Erie Canal bridge and make 1 st left onto Redfield St. Turn left onto Orchard Street which will intersect with Water Street. You will see one parking lot ahead of you. There is another to the east where boats can enter the Canal. Hiking Distance: 1.75 miles Difficulty: Easy. This trail is on an old railroad grade. Features: This trail offers a campground to the west of the parking lot by following the trail under the Rt. 414 bridge and walking a quarter mile. At the park there is a playground, picnic pavilion and boat launch for kayaks and canoes. Lauraville Landing Trail was the old West Shore Railroad and is now a stone dust trail through a mix of hardwoods. This trail will eventually cross a bridge over the Erie Canal at 1.75 miles and will be part of the Erie Canal trail system which crosses New York State. When the trail is finished further east of the old railroad bridge, there will be views of the Erie Canal and of Clinton s Ditch. One more note: the old railroad bridge is currently the Low Bridge in this section of the Erie Canal. It is scheduled to be raised in the future. Floor boards will be added to allow pedestrian traffic. MAKE TRAIL RUBBING MARKER HERE

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40 Lockville, Newark Location: Access is on North Clinton St. in the Village of Newark. The trail runs between N. Clinton and Lyons St., just north of Rt. 31 and south of the present Erie Canal. Hiking Distance: 1/2 mile Features: Path winds besides and through structures of Old Enlarged Erie Locks 58 and 59. Lock 58 served as a Victory Garden during World War 2. Clinton Ditch Lock 67, 68, and 69 were once also in this area. MAKE TRAIL RUBBING MARKER HERE

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42 Kraai Preserve, Newark Location: The Preserve is located at 2428 Norsen Rd. between Newark and Sodus. From Rt. 88 turn East onto Welcher Rd. At the bend turn north on Norsen Rd., the parking area is at the end of the road. Hiking Distance: 1.5 miles round trip Features: The trail at Kraai Preserve offers a beautiful walk through woodlands and wildflowers along Ganargua Creek. The trail offers views of the Creek, majestic oak trees, and fantastic wildflowers each spring. Adjacent to the Preserve is an Organic Farm which adds beautiful farmland vistas to your walk. MAKE TRAIL RUBBING MARKER HERE

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44 Montezuma Audubon Trail, Savannah Location: From the intersection of Route 89 and 31 in the hamlet of Savannah, take 89 north approximately 2 miles. The Montezuma Audubon Center is on the left. Parking is available in the lot. The trail system starts at the north end of the Center. Hiking Distance: 1 mile. Difficultly: Easy. Features: The Warbler Loop Walk begins at the Montezuma Audubon Center and passes by an observation platform that overlooks a restored marsh where you can often see raptors such as red-tailed hawks and osprey, red-winged blackbirds and swallows. The path takes hikers through a diverse forest of hemlock, aspen and maple and then winds through grasslands, home to Northern Harriers and Savannah Sparrows. MAKE TRAIL RUBBING MARKER HERE

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46 Palmyra Wetland Nature Trail Location: On Maple Avenue, 1/4 mile north of the Four Church corner in the center of the Village of Palmyra. Parking in town lot on Canal Street. Hiking Distance: One mile, connected to Erie Canalway Difficulty: Gentle trail, with some narrow points. This is a designated Forever Wild For Everyone Trail along Canal path. Features: Rich in both natural and historical interest. Wetlands formed in excavations of the original Erie Canal. Self-guided Trail Booklet describes flora and fauna at each of the 14 sites along the trail. Good for interest in hiking, birding, jogging, mountain biking, and history of the Erie Canal. Easy access to Aqueduct Park, Aldrich Change Bridge and Lock 29. MAKE TRAIL RUBBING MARKER HERE

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48 Richmond Aqueduct Trail, Montezuma Location: The Aqueduct Trail is located in Montezuma Heritage Park in the Town of Montezuma. On Route 31, take High Street southeast of the Seneca River Bridge. Enter the Montezuma Heritage Park on Chapman Road at a parking lot and kiosk where the Aqueduct Trail #2 starts by an identifying historic roadside marker sign going west to the Seneca River. Hiking Distance: 1/2-mile trail. Difficulty: Easy; hard-ground, well packed and mowed trail where the mules once walked. Description: The trail is one of eleven nature trails in Montezuma Heritage Park that also includes several historic canal sites including Clinton's Ditch Lock 62. The former towpath trail leads to the remains of the second largest aqueduct along the Enlarged Erie Canal. Work began on the water bridge in 1849 consisting of building 31 arches spanning 894-1/2 feet long built to replace the hazards of crossing directly through the Seneca River by lifting the canal over it. Van Rensselaer Richmond, American Civil Engineer and politician from Lyons, NY, designed it. It was dismantled in 1917, to make way for the new Barge Canal. Today seven arches remain on the east side of Seneca River and three on the west side. MAKE TRAIL RUBBING MARKER HERE

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50 Sanctuary at Crowfield Farm Location: Sanctuary at Crowfield Farm is located just off Route 88 north of Newark. From Route 88 turn east onto Pulver Road, turn north on Arcadia Zurich Norris Road. Sanctuary at Crowfield Farm is located ½ mile on the east. Hiking Distance: 3.5 miles of trails. Difficulty: All trails are easy to moderate Features: Nature trails wind through different types of ecosystems, which include a wetland, a meadow, and a beautiful deciduous hardwood forest. Signage for species identification is located along sections of the trails. So, enjoy your hike and keep your eyes open for songbirds, mammals, wildflowers, and other signs of Mother Nature. Great trails for X-country skiing. MAKE TRAIL RUBBING MARKER HERE

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52 Sherburne Park Nature Trail Location: Parking is available on the park access road, which is located on Sherburne Rd. directly across from Lorraine Drive in Walworth. Difficulty: Easy Hiking Distance: Approximately 1 mile Features: The trail is an easy walk around and through Sherburne Road Park. The park and trail feature birding, an observation deck of local wetlands, various native plants, trees, and don t forget the snake boards! Park and trail are dog friendly. MAKE TRAIL RUBBING MARKER HERE

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54 Sodus-Wallington Rail Trail Location: This linear trail can be accessed from the North via Margaretta Rd. or from the South at the junction of Ridge Rd. and North Geneva Rd. Hiking Distance: 3-mile Linear Trail, 6 mile round trip. Time will vary. Rubbing post is located midway on the trail. Difficulty: Easy suitable for hiking, skiing or bikes; motorized ATVs and snowmobiles welcome. A wonderful multi-use trail. Features: Abandoned rail bed follows wooded path. Access to Sodus Point Business area is at the north end of trail. There is a mural featuring this railroad in Sodus Point now. MAKE TRAIL RUBBING MARKER HERE

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56 Third Creek Location: Third Creek is located in the Town of Huron, north of Ridge Road between Shaker Tract Road and Route 14. From Route 104 turn north on Brick Schoolhouse Road (Shaker Heights sign). Continue across Ridge Road. Parking is available at Southeast Entrance and North Entrance at the mouth of Third Creek on Sodus Bay. See map for details. Hiking Distance: Southeast Trail is approximately 2+ miles long round trip. North Trail is approximately 3+ miles round trip Difficulty: Easy to moderate, following rugged logging trails with elevation changes. Some shallow water hazards during wet periods. Features: The Third Creek land on the south shore of Sodus Bay offers over 500 acres including: mature woodlands, secondary growth, fields, wetlands, and water access to Third Creek, a major tributary to Sodus Bay. The creek itself meanders through the center of the property bordered by bluffs. Sightings of several rare, endangered plants and animals are possible. Spring and fall are exciting for bird watching and raptor identification, including bald eagles. This is truly a wilderness property that feels like the Adirondacks! MAKE TRAIL RUBBING MARKER HERE

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58 Trail of Hope Location: The Trail of Hope is located to the east off the parking at the Lyons Community Center. The location is at the Lyons Community Center turn off of Clyde Road turn onto Manhattan Rd. The LCC is the first right turn, the address is 9 Manhattan St. Hiking Distance: ¼ of a mile. Features: Trail was honored with the Erie Canalway Award of Excellence, Honorable Mention and PTNY Out-of-the-Box Award. The trail meanders through planned theme gardens and into a natural wooded area where native plants dominate. A viewing platform overlooks Black Brook. A covered bridge invites you to explore the special features among which are a willow tunnel, a Conifer Cove, a Therapeutic Pond and Waterfalls, and the Native Way. Birds and butterflies have found new homes at the Trail of Hope. It s more than a garden, it s a healing experience. New features include the Yellow Brick Rd. and the Ribbon of Hope. Allow time to view all the wonderful gardens. MAKE TRAIL RUBBING MARKER HERE

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60 Turtle Pond Location: Savannah, NY - Take Cotton Road west from Route 89, just north of the Montezuma Audubon Center. The parking area is on the north side of the road near a sharp turn. Hiking Distance: Approximately 1 mile Description: A unique mix of forested wetland and upland hardwoods border this one-mile, packed dirt trail. Visitor should watch for the many species of wildflowers that grow in this area. In the spring, calls of singing frogs can be heard echoing through the wet woods. Activities: Hiking, Bird Watching, Cross-Country Skiing MAKE TRAIL RUBBING MARKER HERE

61 West Shore Trail Location: Located in the Town of Savannah, the West Shore Trail is a Rail-to-Trail project, on 26 acres of land with approximately 2 miles of trail on the abandoned West Shore Railroad. The trail extends from the Rt. 31/89 bridge in Savannah, crosses VanDyne Spoor Rd and then heads east to the Old Seneca River, which flows into the Erie Canal. The trail is partially surrounded by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wetlands. Hiking Distance: 2 miles Difficulty: Easy. This trail is on an old railroad grade.

62 Features: The trail goes through forested wetlands and marshes which provide important habitat for waterfowl, songbirds and birds of prey that migrate thousands of miles along the Atlantic Flyway. Throughout the year, millions of birds and 300 species rest, breed and overwinter here including birds that are threatened, endangered, and species of concern such as the Bald Eagle, Northern Harrier, Short-eared Owl, Cerulean Warbler, American Black Duck and Pied-billed Grebe. There is a picnic area with tables, grills and a fire pit at the east end and a nature and wildlife mural on the concrete railroad trestle abutment. Parking is available at the picnic area and off-street parking is available at the VanDyne Spoor Rd intersection. This trail is also good for biking and skiing. MAKE TRAIL RUBBING MARKER HERE

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64 Whistlewood Location: Parking lot is at the end of Dutch Street Rd. in Huron, NY. From Rt. 104, Turn North on Lasher Rd. which will become Dutch Street Rd. after crossing Old Ridge Rd. Hiking Distance: There is an extensive trail system offering hikes of varying distances. Over 4 miles of trails. Difficulty: Moderate. Rain/ice causes the first section of the trail to become slippery; use caution. Features: Whistlewood is a former Girl Scout Camp that is now part of the NYS Lakeshore Marshes Wildlife Management Area and managed by the New York State DEC. From the top of the hill, views of Beaver Creek and Lake Ontario are spectacular. Note: Seasonal Hunting is allowed on the property, so hikers should use caution and avoid during hunting season. Great place to cross-country ski. MAKE TRAIL RUBBING MARKER HERE

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66 Williamson Town Loop Trail Location: Trail access and parking is available at Town Park on Eddy Rd; Route 104 by Ice Cream Shop; or at the Town Hall/Library Complex on Rt. 21. Hiking Distance: 4.2 miles Difficulty: A few steep hills with great views. Much is easy walking. Features: The loop traverses woods, fields, and village streets. There are wonderful views of Lake Ontario on a clear day and rolling farmlands from the top of Herbert s Hill. Access to town, services, and restaurants is available at several points. MAKE TRAIL RUBBING MARKER HERE

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68 Wolcott Falls Hiking Trail Location: From Route 104 in Wolcott, head north on Whiskey Hill Road. Entering the Village of Wolcott, Whiskey Hill Road becomes New Hartford Street. The first traffic light is located by the iconic Venus Rising from the Sea fountain, turn right onto East Main Street. Turn left onto Mill Street. Wolcott Falls Park will be on your left. To find the hiking trail to Wolcott Falls, park and then walk past the pavilion and playground. On the far side of the park and in the wooded area, look for an opening. This is the start of a trail which descends steeply and curves back towards the glen and waterfalls. Hiking Distance: 0.4 miles round trip Difficulty: Moderate. Rain/ice causes the first section of the trail to become slippery; use caution. Features: Wolcott Falls has an attractive 50 foot drop, freefalling in a wide ribbon for half its length and then tumbling down steep shale the rest of the way. About 20 feet from the parking area there exists a handicap-accessible observation deck from which to view the falls, as well as an informational kiosk highlighting the history of Wolcott and the falls itself. MAKE TRAIL RUBBING MARKER HERE

69 PASSPORT FINISH -15 TRAIL NAME ADDRESS PHONE This ticket will enter you in the annual drawing for $250 Wegmans Gift card. Submit to Cornell Cooperative Extension, Rt. 88 in Newark PASSPORT FINISH -30 TRAIL NAME ADDRESS PHONE This ticket will enter you in the annual drawing for $250 Wegmans Gift card. Submit to Cornell Cooperative Extension, Rt. 88 in Newark. Passport Finish - 15 Trails Passport Finish

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