First Day Hikes at Letchworth State Park

Photo courtesy Ken Wallace

(Original article shared courtesy "Friends of Letchworth

First day hikes are less than a week ahead of us!

Join Park educators for one of four different group hikes on Jan. 1, 2021, or follow the marked routes for a self-guided hike.

Anyone can call (585) 493-3682 to register.

Registration is free. To keep group sizes safe and comfortable, registration is required for all guided hikes. Registration is not required for self-guided hikes.

Masks are required for all hikers over age 2.

The Friends of Letchworth will provide refreshments at the meeting spots for guided hikes.

North end hikes depart the South Highbanks Shelter at 10am and 1pm. The morning hike will be faster-paced, the afternoon slower. Park in the swimming pool parking lot.

South end hikes will depart the Humphrey Nature Center at 10am and 1pm. Park in the Nature Center parking lot. The morning hike will be faster-paced and the afternoon will be slower.

The self-guided hike in the northern part of the Park will start at South Highbanks Shelter near the swimming pool parking lot and follow the marked route along the rim of the gorge, following the Highbanks Trail to Hogsback Overlook. The entire route is 1 ½ miles.

The self-guided hike in the southern end of the Park starts at Trailside Lodge near the parking lot for the Humphrey Nature Center and follows the marked route on some recently enhanced and expanded trails around Trout Pond. The entire route is 1 ½ miles, or 1 mile with shortcuts.

Photo courtesy Ken Wallace

** Check out even more hike details on our website under ‘Upcoming Events’: https://on.ny.gov/3neAhmW