Trails are very rooted grass is long not for anyone who has probs walking nice pond quite hilly…read moreneeds tlc

This was my first time hiking in the Finger Lakes region and I can't wait to explore the other…read moretrails in the area. At the start of the trail, there's a guide map. There are three trails to choose from with varying difficulty levels. The trails are well marked and the trees give plenty of shade for most of it. It wasn't overly crowded which I loved. We crossed paths with about two other groups during the entire time. The trail took us about an hour and a half to complete. Make sure you have adequate footwear because it gets pretty muddy around the streams that you'll have to cross. We ran into sever caterpillars and frogs all over and tried to be mindful of them. We were even able to see some tadpoles in the pond. Apparently there is other wildlife in the area, including black bears but we didn't see any thankfully. You should definitely check this place out if you're into hiking. You won't be disappointed.

Really nice area. Not far from the state park that charges you to enjoy…read more A nice early quiet walk for me to keep the bones strong. They re setting up tents in the open area. Transform into a market where you can buy various items they are selling. Wish I had my bike. Seem like the path goes for a good ways. Nothing like an early bike ride. But today is a slow photographer's walk

From the parking lot to the first canal and back will give you 10,000 steps. The trail is flat,…read morestraight, and very well maintained. As of July 9th there is an abundance of ripe Black raspberries that are easily picked and very tasty. Not as many insects as other trails we've done in the finger lakes region.

This hike is on State land across from hemlock lake. Small dirt parking area leads to a beautiful…read morenature trail along the creek. The water fall is not far and has a nice little swimming hole perfect for kids. Slippery rocks and can be buggy especially after a rain.

After hiking in Stony Brook Park, we had a bit of energy left, so stopped for a quick 0.5 mile…read moreout-and-back hike to see the beautiful waterfalls that are in Reynolds Gully. Fairly easy, but some climbing and stooping (that yoga will pay off for your flexibility to scoot under a fallen tree!) toward the end .... but sooooooooo worth it! Rocks can be a little slippery, but worth it to get a little dirty, in order to be awed by nature! GPS/Locations: Waterfall: (N 42.66758 / W 77.58907) Parking: (N 42.66833 / W 77.59166) Directions: Located on the south-east end of Hemlock Lake, on the east side of Rt. 15A. Take I-390 south to Rush and follow 15A south along Hemlock Lake. After passing Johnson Hill Road, Reynold's Gully will be a mile down on your left. Parking: Park in the small dirt area near the gully. Space for a few cars.

All 5 stars are for the amazing views afforded by "The Jump-off"…read more This is a great place to stop to take in some views if you're driving through the area!

My daughter's high school graduation party was ruined because of the staff at the Ontario County…read morePark at Gannett Hill! I rented an enclosed pavilion for her graduation party in October of last year. The party was planned for Sunday, June 28th. We called Ontario County Park the week before the party several times and left several messages to see if we could decorate Saturday night and then her party was Sunday. No one returned our calls. My 17 year old daughter started decorating Sunday morning at 8:30 am. At 10 am a group of woman from Buffalo showed up at our pavilion and said they also rented the pavilion for Sunday. Our only communication with this establishment was their scheduling calendar. My daughter checked this calendar daily worried that her perfect day may be ruined. Up until Friday morning before the party, the calendar said we were renting the correct pavilion on Sunday. After the woman told my daughter that we were double booked, my daughter checked the calendar and it now said we were renting the pavilion Saturday and these woman were renting it Sunday. Someone messed up and moved us on the calendar at some point Friday or Saturday. The grounds guy and his "boss" told us that we needed to leave or they were going to call the police and have us arrested for trespassing. They told my 17 year old her mom was going to be arrested. My daughter asked the staff why no one had returned our calls all week and the "boss" told my 17 year old daughter " she should have walked her happy little a$$ around the park to find him". This is unacceptable! The police showed up and we were packed up and leaving. Now we then had 2 hours to rent tables and chairs and contact people that the party was moved. We were only able to reach about 50 people out of 100 who were invited. I am a Naples tax payer and I think if they messed up and double booked us I should have had dibs over the park in Naples instead of a group of woman from Buffalo! I spoke to a gentleman who overseas the staff and he apologized and was going to call me back. He has not called me back in almost 2 weeks. My daughter and I have not been refunded our $175 we spent on the pavilion and cabin for the weekend. Do not plan your special events at this park. It is heartbreaking to see your child's day ruined when there were plenty of things they could have done differently!

This is a nice unique trail that is worth checking out. From Canandaigua the trail runs parallel to…read morea modern set of railroad tracks before crossing over a creek and running through the countryside for a while before hitting this area where there are about 20 or so Winnie the Poo quotes and decorations...at the time I couldn't decide whether that part of the forest trail seemed artsy or just plain creepy, but whoever set all of that up definitely deserves an A for effort! If you're parked in Canandaigua I recommend staying on the trail while on your way back because Route 20 does not have very much shade at all and I ran into some trouble with sunburns. Hope to experience the rest of the trail sometime in the future. Of note: Route 20 has a lot of really cool small farmer markets that are worth checking out. I have very fond memories of those places.

This is a trail in Ontario County NY. You'll see signs for it every so often as you drive along Rt…read more20 / Rt 5. So one day I got out and walked it for a while. It's over 20 miles long. I haven't walked the whole thing...yet. But I plan to. It is a V shape path and good for cyclists too. Part runs parallel to Rt 20. The other part runs from Stanley to the Thruway.

I was made aware of this nice hike from the Outside chronicles biking challenge of 2024. This is…read moreone of the bonus heights. About an hour and a half drive from Buffalo, part of it on the Thruway part of it on back roads. The drive was certainly easy. There's a large wild parking lot here, and the trail is well marked and also groomed. I happen to be here on a chillier day in May 2024, and it had recently rained, so the trail was a little slick and parts. There is a fair amount of mud here. Easy parking, this is a lovely trail for a stroll in the woods.

This Nature Preserve was recommended to us by a local. Not really well advertised and therefore a…read morelittle difficult to locate I resorted to nerdy aerial map searches and drive-by's. Eventually we pinpointed the turnoff to it's gravel parking area! The next morning we brought the "woof-pak" for still on the 1.0 mile looping trail. A daily easy hike. About half mile in there's a cooling break on the east shore of Cayuga Lake. Van Riper is a well maintained wooded nature preserve. The trail clearly marked with blue blazes down and back up the gentle slopes of the protected tract of land. Look for the road sign and pull in for a pleasant wooded stroll.

I thought that I should find someplace special for my 600th Yelp review, and after a couple of…read moreweeks of thinking about that milestone review I couldn't think of anyplace I've visited recently. Suddenly, a perfect place appeared! I was on my way north from Naples, New York when my GPS advised me to bear left on to County Highway 12. To say County 12 was a hill climb is an understatement. The view to my right just kept getting better and better, looking out over Canadaigua Lake at the high ridge on the east side of the well-known Finger Lake. I kept wishing I had been there a couple of weeks earlier when the ridge covered with deciduous trees was probably on fire with fall colors. Just the same, even the brown leaves were breathtaking. POOF! A warning sign advised me of a scenic overlook ahead! Of course, I pulled in, just taking in the breathtaking views as I looked for a good parking spot. (Like it mattered. There are plenty of spaces and all have pretty much the same view.) I grabbed my camera and slowly walked across the parking lot, just taking in the beauty of nature spread out before me. In the center of the overlook is a pair of commercial binoculars. When I was a kid, I remember seeing such devices on the tops of high places, like Granddad's Bluff or the top of the Empire State Building. Those were usually a quarter for a pretty short look. Not here, these remarkable optical devices are free - and they are really high resolution. I looked into one and saw a guy in a fishing boat, pulling away from the dock. I looked over the top of the unit and all I saw was Canadaigua Lake. What boat? Looking back in the viewer - oh, THAT boat! Oops, he's gone out of the view now. Did I mention there are two viewers? One is mounted a bit lower for the little people in your group. I sat on ledge and inhaled the view. I also got to do some people watching, as other people were equally overwhelmed with what they were seeing. Lots of selfies being taken (me, too, I admit it) along with another photographer trying to get the best panorama shot. This is truly someplace special. I hope I can come back sometime and see it when the hills are green.

If you're in the area and want to enjoy a beautiful view I recommend stopping by and taking it in!read more