Genesee Valley Hiking Club

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GENESEE VALLEY HIKING CLUB SCHEDULE
Jan 2010 - May 2010

Hike leaders will be at the designated place and time regardless of weather conditions. Hike leaders are responsible for getting a substitute GVHC leader.

For your safety, do not leave the hike alone. Hikers experiencing any difficulty are responsible to inform the hike leader. Difficulties are not limited to, but may include medical problems, lack of water, or fatigue.

Optional carpool fee subject to change. Contact hike leader for current amount.

All area codes are 585.

FLTC SPRING WEEKEND May 21-23, 2010 GVHC is sponsoring the Finger Lakes Trail Spring Weekend at Alfred University. Watch for more information on hikes and other activities. Three days of hiking, staying on campus, and meeting hikers from all over New York. Many options Contact www.fingerlakestrail.org or 585/658-2390


JUNE WEEKEND at Allegany State Forest. Hiking, Biking and Boating. Lodging includes cabin, tents, campers. Contact Ann 319-5794.
Jan 23- Saturday XC 12:45 Ski/hike Moderate with hills and curves, Ski Durand Eastman Park. Meet at Jacks Place Restaurant at Golf Parking Lot, 1200Kings Highway North, Rochester, NY 14617. Hike if no snow. Judi O. 227-1759
 
Jan 24- Sunday S 1:00 PM, Easy 4-5 miles Rail Trails. Meet in parking lot behind Fishers Fire Hall, 7853 Main St., Fishers, NY. Hike or Snowshoe. Larry N. 265-9221
Hike #5049
Jan 30- Saturday S 1:00 PM, Easy, 5 miles. Genesee Valley Park. Meet at the parking lot by the ice rink in Genesee Valley. Park on Elmwood Avenue opposite the end of S.Plymouth Avenue Derek 475-0923
Hike #5050
Jan 31- Sunday N 1:00 PM, Moderate/Hilly 5 miles, Crescent Trail. Meet at Garnsey Rd. parking lot. Hike or Snowshoe but no skiing. Jon K 232-1911
Hike #5051
Feb 6- Saturday S 1:00 PM, Moderate 4 mile snowshoe. Durand Eastman Park. Meet at golf course parking lot. Hike option. Ron 377-1812
Hike #5052
Feb 7- Sunday S 1:00 PM, Easy 5 mile hike. Ontario Beach/Turning Point Park. Meet in front of the Ferry Terminal Building in Charlotte Sheila 671-6359
Hike #5053
Feb 13- Saturday S 10:00 AM, Easy 5 mile hike. Churchville Park. Meet at Churchville Elem. School, 25 Park Rd., Churchville, NY Kristin 750-5547
Hike #5054
Feb 14- Sunday S 1:00 PM, Easy/Moderate 2 hr. XC. Durand Eastman Park. Meet at the golf course parking lot. Hike if no snow Elly 266-0281
Hike #5055
Feb 14- Sunday S 1:00 PM, Easy 4-5 mile hike. Genesee Valley Park to Ford St. Bridge. Meet at Elmwood Avenue parking lot for ice rink and pool Herb K. 338-1654
Hike #5056
Feb 20- Saturday N 9:00 AM, Moderate/Hilly 6 mile XC. Genesee County Park. Meet at I-390 exit 11 park and ride. Carpool $3. Carry lunch. Hike if no snow. Fran 227-3180
Hike #5057
Feb 20- Saturday XC 1:00 PM, Easy 5 mile hike. Greece Canal Park. Meet in the lot near Millennium Lodge off Elmgrove Rd Russ 406-6070
Hike #5058
Feb 21- Sunday S 1:00 PM, Easy 5 mile hike. Hamlin Beach Park. Meet at Parking Area #1 on the right side just as you enter the park. Coming from Rochester, take Ontario State Parkway to Hamlin Beach exit. Kathy 637-7032
Hike #5059
Feb 27- Saturday N 1:00 PM, Moderate/Hilly 6 mile hike. Mendon Ponds Park. Meet at Nature Center off Pond Rd. Paul 227-3180
Hike #5060
Feb 28- Sunday N 1:00 PM, Moderate 5 mile hike. Black Creek Park. Meet at Woodside Lodge parking lot. John C. 254-4047
Hike #5061
Mar 6- Saturday N 1:00 PM, Moderate/Hilly 5 mile hike. Powder Mills Park. Meet at Fish Hatchery. Jon K. 323-1911
Hike #5062
Mar 7- Sunday H 10:00 AM, Strenuous/Hilly 5 mile hike. Dryer Road Park. Meet at parking lot off Dryer Rd., Victor, NY Kristin 750-5547
Hike #5063
Mar 13- Saturday N 10:00 AM, Moderate 5 mile 2 ½ hr. hike. Mendon Ponds Park. Meet at Nature Center off Pond Road. Mixed trails. Bill A. 230-8500
Hike #5064
Mar 14- Sunday N 1:00 PM, Moderate 4 mile hike. Ellison Park. Meet at Blossom Rd. parking lot. John C. 254-4047
Hike #5065
Mar 20- Saturday H 1:00 PM, Strenuous/Very Hilly 5 mile hike. Abraham Lincoln Park. Meet in the "Employees and Overflow" lot beside the Bay View YMCA in Webster off 1209 Bay Road (newly labeled Kidd Castle Way). Derek 475-0923
Hike #5066
Mar 21- Sunday N 9:00 AM, Moderate/Hilly 8 mile "Ed Willis Pancake Hike." Meet at I-390 exit 11 park and ride. Carry water and lunch. Stop at Maple Tree Inn after hike. Larry 265-9221
Hike #5067
Mar 21- Sunday S 1:00 PM, Easy/Moderate 5 mile hike. Corbett's Glen from Southern Ellison Park. Meet in the southern Ellison Park lot at 1008 Penfield Road Bill S 314-5266
Hike #5068
Mar 27- Saturday N 1:00 PM, Moderate/Hilly 5 mile hike. Rifle Range Trail, Ellison Wetlands Park. Meet at parking lot on Empire Blvd. at bottom of Irondequoit Bay next to MacGregors' Jon K 323-1911
Hike #5069
Mar 28- Sunday S 1:00 PM, Easy 5 mile hike. Genesee Valley Park. Meet at the Elmwood Ave. parking lot for ice rink and swimming pool. Darlene 436-4773
Hike #5070
Apr 3- Saturday N 1:00 PM, Moderate/Hilly 4-5 mile hike. Mendon Ponds Park. Meet at Nature Center off Pond Road John C. 254-4047
Hike #5071
Apr 4- Sunday N 1:00 PM, Moderate/Hilly 4-5 mile hike. Durand Eastman Park. Meet at golf course parking lot. Jon K. 323-1911
Hike #5072
Apr 10- Saturday H 1:00 PM, Moderate to Strenuous/Hilly 7 mile hike. Egypt Park/ Indian Hill, Crescent Trail. Meet in the Egypt Park lot on Victor Rd. in Perinton, next to Lollypop Farm Derek 475-0923
Hike #5073
Apr 11- Sunday S 1:00 PM, Easy 4-5 mile hike. Channing Philbrick Park (formerly Linear Park). Meet at Tops Market at Panorama Plaza in Penfield Darlene 436-4773
Hike #5074
Apr 17- Saturday N 9:00 AM, Moderate/Long 9 mile hike. Maplewood Park/Seneca Park. Meet at Maplewood parking lot north of Rt. 104 Judi O. 303-2389
Hike #5075
Apr 18- Sunday N 8:30 AM, Moderate 5-6 mile hike. Trail Maintenance Hike. 5 - 6 mile hike doing trail maintenance and return to car. Tools may be provided or bring your own. Carry lunch and water. Meet at I-390 exit 11 park and ride. Ron 377-1812
Hike #5076
Apr 24- Saturday N 9:00 AM, Oatka Creek Park. Meet at main parking lot, 9797 Union St., Scottsville Gary 750-8937
Hike #5077
Apr 25- Sunday H 8:30 AM, Moderate/Hilly 8 mile hike. Robinson Loops. Meet at I-390 exit 11 park and ride. Carpool to Swain $4. Peter L. 292-5301
Hike #5078
Apr 25- Sunday H 10:00 AM, Moderate to Strenuous/Hilly 5 mile hike. Tryon Park. Meet at the parking lot on Loudisa Dr., off Tryon Park (Road). Derek 475-0923
Hike #5079
May 1- Saturday H 9:00 AM- noon, Strenuous 5-7 mile hike. Mendon Ponds Park. Meet at Nature Center off Pond Road. Bill H. 473-1869
Hike #5080
May 2- Sunday S 1:00 PM, Easy to Moderate 4 mile hike. Powder Mills Park Daffodil Hike. Meet at Rand Lodge on Park Road John C. 254-4047
Hike #5081
May 8- Saturday S 1:00 PM, Easy/Slow (3 hrs) 5 mile hike with some small hills. Durand Eastman Park. Meet at 1st large parking lot on Zoo Rd. Spring flowers. Bring a hiking stick. Ann 319-5794
Hike #5082
May 9- Sunday S 10:00 AM, Easy/Moderate 5 mile hike. Highland Park & Lilacs. Meet on Robinson Drive near South Avenue Russ 406-6070
Hike #5083
May 15- Saturday N 10:00 AM, Moderate/Hilly 6 mile hike. Gannett Hill, Bristol Hill Branch Trail. Meet at Rt. 96, Bushnell's Basin park and ride. Carry water and lunch. Carpool $3 Bill A. 230-8500
Hike #5084
May 16- Sunday N 8:30 AM, Moderate 5-6 mile hike. Trail Maintenance Hike. 5-6 mile hike doing trail maintenance and return to car. Tools may be provided or bring your own. Carry lunch and water. Meet at I-390 exit 11 park and ride Owen Y. 586-0311
Hike #5085
May 22- Saturday N 10:00 AM, Moderate/ hilly 5 mile/2 ½ hr hike. Powder Mills Park. Meet at Rand Lodge on Park Rd. Bill A. 230-8500
Hike #5086
May 23- Sunday S 1:00 PM, Moderate 4 mile hike. Webster Park. Meet at Holt Rd. parking lot John C. 254-4047
Hike #5087
May 29- Saturday S 9:00 AM, Easy to Moderate 4 mile hike. Cobbs Hill & Washington Grove. Meet by the Communications Building atop Cobbs Hill. (Access is from Highland Ave.) Larry Newman 265-9221
Hike #5088
May 29- Saturday SPL 1:00 PM, Moderate Kayak or Canoe Irondequoit Creek. Meet at Bay Creek Paddling Center, 1099 Empire Blvd., 288-2830. 1 p.m. departure. Call in advance for rental. PFD required. Bring water, sunscreen, and change of clothes in plastic bag. Some paddle experience helpful. If in doubt, make contact Peter Latham 292-5301 platham@rochester.rr.com
Hike #5089
May 30- Sunday H 7:00 AM, Strenuous 14 mile hike. Letchworth State Park Westside Trail. 1. Meet at I-390 exit 11 park and ride Gary 750-8937
Hike #5090
May 30- Sunday S 1:00 PM, Moderate 4-5 mile hike. Fishers Park, Victor. Meet in the parking lot by the tennis courts on Wangum Rd. off Main Street in Fishers Derek 475-0923
Hike #5091

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DIFFICULTY CODES
  • S- Denotes less than 6 miles
  • N- Denotes a normal 7-10 miles
  • G- Denotes a gully hike
  • H- Denotes hilly terrain
  • *- (Asterisk) Denotes a strenuous hike of more than 10 miles.
  • XC- Denotes a hike planned for cross country skiing - depending on the weather.
  • SS- Denotes a hike planned for snowshoeing - depending on the weather.
  • SPL- Unusual.

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HIKE RULES

  • Participants must sign their own names on the Trip Leader's report form and pay carpool fee. Guests are welcome.
  • All participants must abide by the hike rules. The hike leader is in charge of the hike and will make all decisions as to the route, rest stops, duration, etc.
  • The Co-Leader or sweep is responsible for bringing up the rear and insuring that hikers do not get too spread out or separate.
  • Do not leave the hike without the permission of the Leader. No fewer than two hikers should go together. All people must be accounted for at the end of the hike.
  • Wear appropriate shoes or boots. For your comfort and safety be prepared for sunshine, rain or cold. No pets or radios. No smoking. Once a hike is started, it will usually continue in spite of the weather. Be prepared. Bring lunch and water. Some hikes are on private land; respect the owner's rights. Motto: "Take nothing but pictures and leave nothing but footprints."
  • Children under sixteen are welcome, but must be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult.
  • Enjoy the hike and the other participants. If you have any questions or problems, consult the hike leader.
  • Leaders shall abide by the Leader's Guidelines published in the Genesee Valley Hiking Club bylaws.

MEETING PLACE

Hike leaders select the meeting location to coordinate with their specific hike. The hike time and meeting location change weekly. Check the schedule. The start time in the schedule is the hike starting time. Please plan to arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the stated time.


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HIKE LEADERSHIP

The Leader and Co-Leader should previously scout the hike, with owner's permissions gained (if required). Co-Leaders will be appointed from the hikers present, if no Co-Leader is listed in the schedule.


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OFFICERS
VICE-PRESIDENT  Barb Navik
SECRETARY  Cynthia Howk
TREASURER  Owen Yates
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONSSocial Elly Mahler
 Trails Ron Navik
 Hiking Barb Navik
 March of Time Lois Winslow
 Membership Ann Bayley
 Publicity Coordinator Don Riplinger
 Quartermaster Ellsworth Stein

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FOR MORE INFORMATION

Call Avri Michaeli 585-359-0902

Finger Lakes Trail Conference maps may be purchased at the new FLTC office at 6111 Visitor Center Rd, Mt Morris, NY 14510. 585-658-9320. Find more information about the GVHC or FLTC at www.fingerlakestrail.org