Wednesday, October 8
Finger Lakes National Forest
Hike report by Mark Sussman
On Wednesday, October 8, 17 hikers and 1 dog assembled for a jaunt through the Finger Lakes National Forest. The paths take us through a combination of open grazing land, dramatic vistas, and lovely forested areas. Fall colors were just beginning to show.
We began in sunshine on Picnic Area Road, and headed south on the Burnt Hill Trail. At the intersection of Interlokin Trail we headed back up north. By this time, the weather had turned, and the clouds moved in. We did get some light rain, but by this time we were back in the woods and hardly got wet. The hike finished 15 minutes before the 2 hour prescribed time.
Saturday, October 11
Connecticut Hill from the South End of Carter Creek Road, Newfield
Hike report by Nancy Lorr
10 people and 1 dog gathered near the South end of Carter creek road to Head for a trail that climbs 600 feet up to the ridge of Connecticut Hill. After cutting across to Cabin Road, we hiked down to some cascades on one of the branches of Carter Creek. On the way back to our cars, we stopped by the ruins of a dam built in 1935.
View Nancy and Randy’s photo album.
Sunday, October 12
Shindagin Hollow State Forest, Brooktondale
Hike report by Leigh Ann
Twenty-one hikers and two dogs on leash met at the parking area past the last house on N. Shindagin Hollow Road for this lollypop-shaped hike. The route went down the road until it went east into the woods to go right along the rim of the hollow. Then it crossed the stream – which had flowing water in it after the previous night’s rain – and went back up to Gulf Rd. At that point, it was a road walk back to the cars.
Although the hilltops in the area were a bit past peak this weekend, I considered our Shindagin Hollow hike to be Week 4 of peak fall. This hike which is satisfying any season, were magical. We all arrived back in two hours and enjoyed having a visit at the end as we stood around the cars.
