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At Chimney Bluffs State Park you'll experience some of the most dramatic landscapes on the Lake Ontario shoreline. Towering 150’ above Lake Ontario in Wayne County, the bluffs were formed by a glacier, then eroded by waves and weathered, and are now part of 597 acres owned by NYS.
We’ll meet near the facilities then walk down the paved path towards the lake for a view of Lake Ontario. We'll then turn east to pick up the Bluff trail and experience the massive sculpted earthen spires from the top. Finally we’ll return along the Drumlin and East-West Trails to our starting point. The total hike will be approximately 3 miles.
Some of the trails are rated as moderate, but there are also sections with a bit of elevation up or down, and you need to take care on the bluff trail, especially near the edge, as the ground is not very stable. A trail map is available at https://parks.ny.gov/parks/attachments/ChimneyBluffsParkMap.pdf
There is a $5 park fee at a self-service kiosk. Pets are welcome on a leash not more than 6 feet. Please be sure to have with you the appropriate clean up bags should it be needed.
Park info: https://parks.ny.gov/parks/43/details.aspx
This event is limited to 12 vaccinated members
Bring:
- A mask
- Recommended: dress appropriately for the weather, sturdy walking shoes (be prepared for mud along the way), hiking poles, hat, water.
- Optional: camera, binoculars, a snack.
Are you vaccinated? Please let us know when you register. Based on that response, we can tailor appropriate CDC safety protocols for this meeting.
Address will be in your registration confirmation email.
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