Path, Road

July 30, 2016 – Linear Park Run

July 30, 2016 – 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.

For a longer option with trails – on Whitney at Linden – go under the bridge along the creek to pick up the Linear Park Trail.  Run this all the way down to Panorama Plaza.  Return back up to Linear Park and then follow the usual route back.  Distance is 15.3 miles.

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Road

July 23, 2016 – Fishers Run

July 23, 2016 – Fishers Run

I will not be there to get you started, so hopefully someone else will! Here is a route that should be relatively shady given how warm it is forecast to be. Enjoy!

For 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 right on Lower Fishers, 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 0.6 miles

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.     

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For 16 miles – follow the 12.5 mile route. When on 251, add a loop by turning right on Strong, left on Dryer, left on Willis Hill, left on 251, then rejoin the 12.5 mile route when you turn right on Wangum.

Road

July 16, 2016 – Garnsey-Turk-Steele

July 16, 2016 – 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 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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July 9, 2016 – Springhouse Run

July 9, 2016 – Springhouse Run

Head out the canal towards Pittsford. In the village, go past the railroad trestle and turn right into the Town Highway Department drive. Pick up the trail on the left that will connect over to the Auburn Trail. Cross over French and follow the trail until you are across the street from the Springhouse Commons. Cross over 31 and pick up the old Erie Canal Trail that runs behind Wegmans. Follow this back across French Rd and connect back with the Barge Canal, and follow the canal all the way back to the Basin. Distance is 11.6 miles.

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For around 8 miles, stay on the canal to the 2nd time Rt 31 crosses the canal, turn around and retrace your steps.

For 14.8 miles, follow the standard route. When the Old Erie Canal reconnects with the Barge Canal, turn right and run over to the JCC. Turn around and run all the way back to the basin along the towpath.

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July 2, 2016 – Auburn Trail Sections

July 2, 2016 – A Section of the Auburn Trail…….

All Routes – begin by turning right out of the parking lot. Turn right on Marsh Rd and stay on Marsh after crossing over the canal. Cross over Rt. 31, then take a left onto the old trolley trail. Follow the trail thru the senior citizen complex out to 31. Cross over 31 and pick up the old Auburn Trail on the left (avoid going straight under the powerlines). At Mitchell, turn right, cross over the canal, then turn left on 96. Turn right on Knickerbocker, but look for the trail connection on the left before you go very far. This trail is a continuation of the old Auburn Trail. It will come out on Mill Rd. Take Mill over to Thornell and cross over Thornell to continue on the Auburn Trail. This will take you to East St.

For 8.5 miles – cross over East and pick up Park Rd. Take Park to 96 where a left turn returns you to the parking lot.

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For 9.7 miles – go to Park Rd, – turn right to pick up the trail near the power substation. Follow the old Auburn Trail across Railroad Mills over to Woolston. Turn left on Woolston, then left on Fishers Rd and left on 96 to return to the parking lot.

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For 10.8 miles – stay on Auburn Trail to the Railroad Mills/Probst intersection. Turn left to continue on Railroad Mills – head up the big hill. Turn left on Fishers Rd, then left on 96 to return to the parking lot

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For 12 miles – stay on Auburn Trail to Fisher Rd. Turn left on Fishers, then left on 96 to return to the parking lot

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For 13.4 miles – stay on Auburn Trail to Main St. Fishers. Turn left, then left on Log Cabin. Left on Benson, followed by a right on Fishers Rd, then take a left on 96 to return to the parking lot.

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For 14.9 miles – on Log Cabin – take Lower Fishers on the right, then left on Benson, right on Fishers Rd.  Come back thru Powder Mills Park (Woolston, Corduroy, Park Rd, 96) and then back to the parking lot

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June 25, 2016 – Mile Square

June 25, 2016 – Mile Square

Turn left out of the parking lot. Turn right on Park Rd, left on Corduroy, then right on Woolston. Turn left on Sturbridge, then left on Fall Meadow. Turn left on East St.  East changes names to Mile Square.

For 8 miles – turn left on Probst, continue straight on Railroad Mills. Turn left on Fishers Rd, then left on 96 and return to the parking lot.

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For 10.5 miles – from Mile Square, turn left on Main St. Fishers, then left on Fishers Rd. Turn left on 96 and return to the parking lot.

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For 11.7 miles – from Mile Square, turn left onto the Lehigh Trail. Turn left on Wangum. Turn left on Main St Fishers, then right on Fishers Rd. Turn left on 96 and return to the parking lot

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For 13.3 miles – from Mile Square, turn left onto the Lehigh Trail. Connect to the Auburn trail and turn left. Follow the Auburn Trail to Fishers Rd. Turn right on Fishers Rd, then turn left on 96 and return to the parking lot.

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For 15.3 miles – from Mile Square, turn left onto the Lehigh Trail. Continue on the Lehigh trail to the end – head out to 251. Turn right on 251, then right on the Auburn Trail. Follow the Auburn Trail to Fishers Rd. Turn right on Fishers Rd, then turn left on 96 and return to the parking lot.

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June 18, 2016 – Gillis

June 18, 2016 – Gillis

Turn left out of the parking lot and head towards the mall. Turn left onto High St, then left onto Gillis. Turn left into Cobblestone Creek. Take the first two right turns and continue on Cobble Creek Rd. Turn left on Egypt-Victor Rd, then left on Valentown. Turn right on Baker, then left on Steele. Cross over Turk Hill and continue on Beauclaire. Turn right on Neuchatel, then right on Vineyard Hill Rd. Turn left on Garnsey, then right on 96 and return to the parking lot. Distance is 12.1 miles.

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For 8.8 miles – on High St. turn left on Valentown, then left on Baker. Turn left on Steele, cross over Turk Hill and continue on Beauclaire. Turn right on Neuchatel, then right on Vineyard Hill Rd. Turn left on Garnsey, then right on 96 and return to the parking lot.

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For 15.3 miles – Stay on Gillis past Cobblestone Creek. Crossover Egypt Victor Rd and stay on Gillis. Turn left on Cline, then left on Bortle. Turn right on Blazey, then left on Richardson. Turn left on Egypt Victor Rd, then right on Valentown. Turn right on Baker, then left on Steele. Cross over Turk Hill and continue on Beauclaire. Turn right on Neuchatel, then right on Vineyard Hill Rd. Turn left on Garnsey, then right on 96 and return to the parking lot.

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June 11, 2016 – Mendon Ponds Park Run

June 11, 2016 – Mendon Ponds Park

Turn left out of the parking lot, then turn right on Park Rd. Turn right on East, then left on Thornell. Take the Thornell to the end, then turn left on W. Bloomfield. Cross over the Thruway, then turn right on Canfield. Turn right on Pittsford Mendon Center Rd. Turn right on Barker, then right on W. Bloomfield.  Turn left on Thornell and take this all the way back to the basin. Turn right on 96 and back to the parking lot. Distance is 11.9 miles.

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For 7.4 miles – on Thornell, turn left on Pittsford Mendon Rd, then left onto Van Voorhis. Turn left on East, then right on Thornell and back to the basin.

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For 9.4 miles – on W. Bloomfield, turn left on Canfield just before you get to the Thruway. Turn left on Pittsford Mendon Rd, then turn right on Van Voorhis. Turn left on East, then right on Thornell and back to the basin.

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For 14.9 miles – on Canfield continue on straight past Mendon Center Rd to Clover. Turn right on Clover, then right on Willard. Turn right on Mendon Center Rd, then left on Barker. Turn right on W. Bloomfield.  Turn left on Thornell and take this all the way back to the basin. Turn right on 96 and back to the parking lot. Distance is      14.9 miles.

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June 4, 2016 – White Brook Nature Trails

June 4, 2016 – White Brook Nature Trails

Trails and Roads –  head out the canal towards Fairport.  Exit onto Ayrault and head east.  Turn right on the Perinton Bike Hike Way.  Cross over Hogan, then turn left on Mason.  The trail may have changed due to the new housing – we used to pick up the orange trail on the right just before the creek.  You may have to continue on Mason and take the next right on Ranney Dr. When Ranney Dr. crosses over the creek – you can pick up the orange trail. Follow the orange trail over to Broadmoor.  Cross over Broadmoor.  Follow orange between the ponds, then bear to the right to follow orange over to Aldrich.  Turn right on Aldrich, then left into the White Brook Nature Center.  Turn left in the parking lot to continue on orange.  Follow the orange markers thru the park and you should come out (hitting white near the end) at the corner of Ayrault and Aldrich.  Follow Ayrault back the canal and return to the basin.  Distance is 13.9 miles.

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Road Route – head out the canal towards Fairport.  Exit onto Ayrault and head east.  Turn right on the Perinton Bike Hike Way.  Follow this over to Egypt Victor Rd near Lollypop Farms.  Turn left on Egypt Victor Rd, right on 31, and the left on Aldrich.  Turn left onto Ayrault and follow this all the way back to the basin.  Distance is 12.8 miles.

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Road route short cuts – from the Perinton Bike Hike Way – turn left on Mason, then left on Ayrault.  Distance is 11 miles.

Or turn left on Hogan, then left on Ayrault.  Distance is 9.3 miles.

TRAILS ONLY –for those who feel there are too many roads to get to the trails – meet at the Park and Ride – then car pool over with me to the parking lot on Ayrault on the left just past the  Perinton Bike Hike Way.  We will make it a loop by following the Hike way over to Mason, then pick up the Crescent Trail over to Broadmoor, the White Brook Nature Trails, then run along the south side of the canal all the way to the Perinton Bike Hike Way and back  to the cars.  8.3 miles or maybe more.

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May 28, 2016 – Into Pittsford

May 28, 2016 – Into Pittsford

All routes head out the canal towards Pittsford

For 9 miles – take the trail on the right that connect to Marsh Road. Take Marsh Road, then turn left on Golf just before Powers Farm Market. Turn left on Washington, left on 96, then left onto the canal at Schoen Place and return to the parking lot.

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All other routes continue on the canal. Turn right on the old Auburn Trail, cross over Mitchell and continue to Rt. 31. Cross over 31 and head onto the trail into the Senior Citizen Complex. Follow this trail back to Marsh Rd. Turn left on Marsh, then left on Golf.

For 10.1 miles – turn left on Washington, left on 96 then a left onto the canal at Schoen Place.

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All other routes turn RIGHT on Washington, then left on Cranswick. Pick up the Wynd Woods Trail, almost straight across from Cranswick on Landsdowne Lane (a little to the right) Take the trail over to St. John Fisher taking right options. Turn around and continue to take right options to get back out on a slightly different path – return to Landsdowne Lane – and take a right. Turn left on 96.

For 12.3 miles, turn left onto the canal at Schoen Place and return to the parking lot.

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For 15.6 miles, skip the section into Wynd’s Woods by turning left on Landsdowne Land from Cranswick. Turn left on 96, then pick up the Auburn Trail by turning right on Line then left on Grove. Auburn Trail will be on the right. Follow the Auburn Trail until you are across from the Springhouse – cross over 31 and follow the old canal path behind Wegmans to the canal and follow the canal all the way back to the parking lot.

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