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Grimes Glen County Park

 

 

 

 

 

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Location / Directions / Maps

South of Canandaigua Lake; In the Village of Naples; Town of Naples; Ontario County; New York

Maps: Google Map, Bing Maps (Bird's-eye view), Multi-map (topo)Interactive map; Park outline

GPS: Parking: (N 42.61529 / W 77.41356)
First major falls: (N 42.61598 / W 77.41913)
Second major falls: (N 42.61877 / W 77.41832)

Directions: From Main St. (Rt. 21) in Naples, take Vine St until it ends. There should be a sign saying "Grimes Glen County Park."
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Information / Accessibility / Accommodations

Number of falls: 5 (possibly more in the upper reaches of the gorge,  and one to the south on private property)

Size/Types: A variety of shapes and sizes. The first accessible falls, from the parking lot is a spread out, irregular-looking cascade nearly 4 ft high. About 100 yards upstream is a wide 3 ft tall cascade. The 1st falls is a steep cascade reaching 62 ft high. About 1000 yards further is  the 2nd falls, which is just under 60 ft tall. The third major waterfall is roughly 50 ft tall.

Best time to visit: Year-round, with the best flow in spring. You will want to time it so you take advantage of spring rain, yet deep enough into spring where the water has warmed up enough to be comfortable to walk in.

Flow: Moderate.

Waterway: Grimes Creek. The first major waterfall is formed by the tributary Springstead Creek as it empties into the glen. Grimes Creek is  a tributary to Naples Creek, which empties into Canandaigua Lake.

Time: Plan for at least an hour.

Seasons/Hours: Open year-round, from dawn until dusk.

Parking: A parking lot at the end of Vine St will hold about a dozen cars.

Admission: Free.

Handicap accessibility: No.

Pets: Allowed if on a leash.  For your pet's safety, and the safety of other hikers, keep your pet on the leash! It doesn't matter if your dog is "friendly," it's the law. Please clean up after.

Accommodations: A port-a-potty can be sometimes found in the parking area; historical markers; trails; fishing, picnic tables.

 

Local Activities and Events

Grape Festival (late Sept.) - Naples, NY
Naples Music Fest (early Sept.) - Naples, NY

 

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Interesting Stuff

Old Growth — high above the glen lie some specks of untouched old growth forest. If you can make your way up the first waterfall, you can join up with a trail that will lead you through them.

Oldest Growth — The world's oldest fossilized tree was found here. A 350 million year old specimen, discovered in 1882 by Naples biologist Dana Luther, is now currently on display at the New York State Museum in Albany.

Fossils — Check the shale rock for impressions of trilobites and brachiopods, which are numerous here.

Grape pies — A trip to Naples is not complete if you don't pick up a delicious grape pie. Almost 70,000 of these sweet and tangy pastries are sold here annually and the community even celebrates them with an annual baking contest. You can find them sold in local farm markets, shops and at road-side stalls, but I have a particular affinity towards the creations at Monica's Pies on Rt 21, north of Naples.

 

Links of Interest

Seneca Tribe history
County Park announcement article
History of Naples, NY
The Finger Lakes Land Trust

 

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