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July 3, 2021 – The Fairport Lift Bridge (and mostly Moseley)

July 3, 2021 – The Fairport Lift Bridge

The lift bridge in Fairport is going to be opened on Friday this week. In honor of that event, this week’s route will cross over the canal on that bridge.

Head out the canal towards Fairport. Exit the canal at Perinton Town Park onto O’Connor. Then turn right onto Whitney, followed by a right onto North Main St. Cross over the canal on the lift bridge and continue heading south. The road will change names and become Moseley. Stay on Moseley to the end – it will tee with Route 96. Turn right on 96 and return to the parking lot. Distance is 12.1 miles.

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For 10.7 miles – when on Moseley, turn right on Garnsey, then right on 96 and return to the parking lot.

For 14.7 miles – when on Moseley, just before you get to 96, turn left onto Neuchatel, left on Beauclaire, then right on Turk Hill. Take a right on 96 and return to the basin.

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June 26, 2021 – The Fishers Run

The traditional Fishers Run, from the parking lot is 9.5 miles – Turn left onto 96, right on Park Rd.  Turn left on Corduroy, and then left on Woolston.  Turn right on Fishers Rd, then left on Main St. Fishers.  Turn left on Log Cabin, then right on Lower Fishers, and then left on Benson.  Turn right on Fishers Rd, then return thru Powder Mills Park (left on Woolston, right on Corduroy, right on Park Rd)  Turn left on 96 and back to the parking lot.

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Note: You can skip the Lower Fishers option by staying on Log Cabin. This shortens any route by 1 mile.

You can skip Powder Mills Park on the way back by staying on Fishers Rd to 96. This shortens any route by 0.5 miles

For 7.5 miles – take 96 directly to Fishers Rd. Left on Main St. Fishers, then left on Log Cabin. Stay on Log Cabin, then left on Benson, right on Fishers Rd, then left on 96.

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For 12.5 miles – start with the standard route. At Main St. Fishers, turn right, then take a left on Old Dutch. Turn left on 251, left on Wangum, then right on Main St Fishers, and rejoin the standard route. Or take the Lehigh Trail over to Wangum.

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For 14.9 miles – start with the 12.5 mile route. On Route 251, turn right on Strong, left on Dryer, then left on Willis Hill Rd. Turn left on Rt 251, then right on Wangum re-joining the 12 mile route. (See note above about short cuts – could be 14.4, 13.9 or 12.9)

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June 19, 2021 – And now for something completely different….

Turn left out of the parking lot.

Turn right on Fishers Rd.

Turn right on Woolston. Turn right on Railroad Mills.

Turn left on Sturbridge, then left on Fall Meadow. This will take you out to East.

Turn right on East.

Turn left on Thornell.

Turn left at the traffic light onto Pittsford Mendon Rd.

Take the first left onto Bromsgrove Hill.

At the end of the cul-de-sac, you will find a pedestrian path – follow this over to Sunrise Park.

At the next intersection take the left to continue on Sunrise Park.

Turn left on Van Voorhis.

When Van Voorhis turns left – take the pedestrian path on the right over to Wren Field Lane.

Turn left on Wild Berry Lane.

Turn right on East St.

East turns into Mile Square.

Turn left onto Probst.

Continue straight on Railroad Mills.

Turn left on Fishers Rd.

Turn left on 96 and return to the parking lot.

There may be a few hills….

Distance is 12 miles

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For 14.4 miles – Follow the 12 mile route until you get to Van Voorhis.

Turn right on Van Voorhis.

Turn left on Pittsford Mendon Rd.

Turn left on Smith.

Turn left on Miles Square.

Turn right on Probst and rejoin the 12 miles route.

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For 10 miles – follow the 12 mile route. Stay on Van Voorhis to East. Turn left on East, then right on Park Rd. Turn left on 96 to return to the parking lot.

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June 12, 2021 – Cartersville Trail to Auburn Trail

Turn right out of the parking lot and run 96 towards the Basin. Pick up the Cartersville trail on the right, between Marsh Road and the Marathon gas station, Stay on the trail until you are almost across from Knickerbocker. Cross over 96 and get on the Auburn Trail from the parking area.  Cross over Mill Rd, and then cross over Thornell to stay on the Auburn Trail – this will bring you to a driveway that leads to East St. Cross over East St and stay on the Auburn Trail, picking up the trail behind the power substation. Cross over Railroad Mills to stay on Auburn Trail

For 7.8 miles – turn left Woolston, then left on Corduroy. Turn right on Park Rd, then left on 96 and return to the parking lot

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For 9.4 miles – Stay on the Auburn Trail to Probst/Railroad Mills intersection. Turn left and head up the big hill. Turn left on Fishers Rd, then left on Woolston, right on Corduroy,right on Park Rd, then left on 96.

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For 10.6 miles – stay on the Auburn Trail to Fishers Rd. Turn left on Fishers Rd, left on Woolston, right on Corduroy, right on Park Rd, then left on 96.

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For 11.9 miles – stay on Auburn Trail to Main St Fishers. Turn right, then right on Fishers Rd. Left on Woolston, right on Corduroy, right on Park Rd, then left on 96.

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For 14.4 miles – stay on the Auburn Trail to the Lehigh Trail. Turn right onto the Lehigh trail. At Wangum Rd, turn right , then left on Main St. Fishers, then right on Fishers Rd. Left on Woolston, right on Corduroy, right on Park Rd, then left on 96.

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June 5, 2021 – A Few Hills

I will not be there to get you started this week. Dan Kress has offered to get you started – but if he starts speaking a language you don’t recognize, tell him “NO KLINGON!”

I have a few hills for you to run, but not in the order you are used to – so pay attention!

Turn left out of the parking lot, and head towards the mall on Rt. 96.

Turn left to up Woodcliff.

Turn left on Moseley.

Turn right on Garnsey.

Turn right to go up Vineyard Hill.

Turn left on Neuchatel, then left on Beauclaire.

Turn right on Turk Hill. This will bring you back towards the mall.

Turn left into the shopping plaza formerly occupied by Dick’s.

Turn left to go up High Point. This will take you out to Valentown.

Turn left on Valentown.

Turn left to go up Baker.

Turn left to go down Steele.

Turn right to go up Turk.

Turn left to go down Garnsey.

A right turn at 96 returns you to the parking lot.

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For 14.4 miles – follow the 12 mile route until you are at the top of Baker. Continue straight on Thayer. At the intersection with Bluhm, turn left to continue on Thayer. Turn left on 31, then left to go up Turk Hill. Turn right on Garnsey and rejoin the 12 mile route.

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For 10.6 miles – start with the 12 mile route.

When Woodcliff runs into Moseley, turn right.

Turn left onto Rt. 96.

Then a left to go up High Point (just before Starbucks on 96) and rejoin the 12 mile route.

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For 7.8 miles, follow the 10.6 mile route.

On 96 turn left onto Turk Hill.

Turn right on Garnsey, then left on 96 to return to the parking lot.

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May 29, 2021 – Canal and Trails into Pittsford

This week’s route involves a series of trails that intersect the canal path towards Pittsford. These trails are well drained and should not be a problem with all the rain we are forecast to get on Friday.

Head out the canal towards Pittsford. When you get to the soccer fields – turn right along a grassy path bordering the soccer fields on the right. This will lead to a gravel pathway that will circle around the soccer fields are return you to the canal just past the town park. Continue on the canal towards Pittsford.

After you cross the Duck Hunt Bridge, bear right onto the Auburn trail. Cross over Mitchell and continue on the Auburn Trail. Turn right at the end and cross over Rt. 31. Turn right on the walkway that parallels Rt.31 and head back towards Marsh Rd. Turn left on Marsh Rd, then turn right onto the old Trolley Bed Trail. This will take you over thru the Highlands at Pittsford. The trail will lead you back to 31.Cross over 31 and head under the power lines back to the canal. Turn right on the canal and again head towards Pittsford.

Pass by the Town Highway Department Garage. There is a new trail on the right after passing the train trestle and before you reach Rt. 31 (the second time rt. 31 crosses the canal). Take this trail – it will lead over to the Auburn Trail. Turn right on the Auburn Trail, and then reconnect with the canal.

Head back towards the basin on the canal. On the return trip, turn left under the power lines to pick up the Auburn Trail, turn right, cross back over Mitchell and continue back to the canal path. Take the trail loop back around the soccer fields, then continue on the canal back to the basin and then to the parking lot.

This distance is 10.8 miles.

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For 14.5 miles – when you reach the Auburn Trail after running thru the new trail from the canal, turn left on the Auburn Trail – and proceed like it is a Springhouse Run – stay on the Auburn Trail until you are across from the Birdhouse Shop, cross over 31 and pick up the old Erie Canal Trail that runs behind Wegmans, then turn left on the Barge Canal Trail. Take all the side trails that the main route follows as well.

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May 22, 2021 – Indian Hill Section of the Crescent Trail OR Ayrault and Thayer

Trails – Head out the canal towards Fairport. Exit the canal onto Rt.31 heading east. Turn right into the Indian Section of the Crescent Trail. Follow the trail over to Turk Hill. Turn right on Turk, left on Garnsey and then right on 96 to return to the parking lot. Distance is 9.3 miles.

For Roads – Head out the canal towards Fairport. Exit onto Ayrault and turn right, heading east on Ayrault.

For 7.6 miles – Turn right on Turk Hill, right on Garnsey then right on 96.

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For 9.0 miles – Turn right on Hogan, right on 31, left on Turk Hill. Right on Garnsey will bring you back to 96 – turn right.

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For 10.8 miles – Turn right on Hogan, left on 31 and then right on Thayer. At Bluhm, turn right to continue on Thayer. Turn right on Steele, cross over Turk to continue on Beauclaire. Turn right on Neuchatel, right on Vineyard Hill, then left on Garnsey, and right on 96.

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For 11.6 miles – Turn right on Mason, right on 31 and then left on Thayer. At Bluhm, turn right to continue on Thayer. Turn right on Steele, cross over Turk to continue on Beauclaire. Turn right on Neuchatel, right on Vineyard Hill, then left on Garnsey, and right on 96.

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For 13.1 miles – Take Ayrault to the end, turn right on Aldrich. Turn right on 31, and then left on Thayer. At Bluhm, turn right to continue on Thayer. Turn right on Steele, cross over Turk to continue on Beauclaire. Turn right on Neuchatel, right on Vineyard Hill, then left on Garnsey, and right on 96.

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For 14.3 miles – when on the canal – get off on Rt. 31 and turn left, heading west on 31. Turn right on Ayrault and run the entire length of Ayrault. Turn right on Aldrich. Turn right on 31, and then left on Thayer. At Bluhm, turn right to continue on Thayer. Turn right on Steele, cross over Turk to continue on Beauclaire. Turn right on Neuchatel, right on Vineyard Hill, then left on Garnsey, and right on 96.

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May 15, 2021 – Crescent Trail or Garnsey-Turk-Steele

Post-run coffee – If the weather is good – bring your own refreshments and meet along the canal behind the 7 Story Brewery

Crescent Trail – Turn right out of the parking lot, then right on Kreag Rd. Pick up the Crescent Trail behind the church on the right. Take the Crescent Trail over to Garnsey, cross over and continue on the trail. When you are half tired, turn around and return to the start.

Road Routes – Garnsey Turk Steele

Turn left out of the parking lot, then turn left onto Garnsey.  Right on Turk, then left on Steele.  Turn right at the top of Steele and head down Baker.  Turn right on Valentown, then at High St, turn left (yes – turn left).  Turn right on Willowbrook, right on Rowley, then right on 96 followed by a left on Benson.  Turn right on Fishers, then left on 96 and back to the parking lot.  Distance is 12.2 miles.

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For 6.6 miles – when on Turk Hill – Stay on Turk Hill past Steele. Turn right on 96 and back to the parking lot.

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For 9 miles – at Valentown and High St – turn right on High St, then right on 96 and back to the parking lot.

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For 10.7 miles – right on High St, left on 96, then right on Benson and rejoin the 12.2 mile route above.

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For 15 miles – From Baker, turn left on Valentown, then right on Egypt-Victor Rd.  Turn right on Aldridge, right on High St, then left on Willowbrook, rejoining the main route.  Then on Fishers Rd, come back thru Powder Mills Park (left on Woolston, right on Corduroy, right on Park Rd.)

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May 8, 2021 – Linear Park Run

Head out the canal path towards Fairport.  Exit the canal onto O’Connor.  Turn left on Whitney.  Whitney will turn into Five Mile Line Rd.  Turn left on Rt. 441, then left into Linear Park.  Cross over Irondequoit Creek and head up the hill.  Turn left on Lincoln Mills, left on Linden then right on Bluff.  Turn left into Eyer Park.  Take the trail over to Midvale – turn left.  Turn right on Baird, left into BOCES, then take the trail around the back.  Turn right on O’Connor and then right on the canal and back to the basin.  Distance is 13.5 miles.

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For 11.8 miles, turn left on Linden from Whitney and then left on Bluff Dr., rejoining the main route

For 9.2 miles – on Whitney – turn left on Baird, then left into BOCES, rejoining the main trail

For 7.5 miles – run the canal until you get to O’Connor, then turn around and retrace your steps back to the parking lot.

For 16 miles – follow the main route – when you return to the canal turn left and run over to Turk Hill. Turn around and follow the canal back to the basin.

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