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Location -
Naples, Ontario County Maps - Google Map, Google Earth, Multi GPS - N 42.61588/ W 77.41920 Directions - From Main St. (Rt. 21) in Naples, take Vine St. until it ends. There should be a sign saying "Grimes Glen" and a Finger Lakes Land Trust information sign. |
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Information Number of falls: more than 3 Size/Types: Two 60 ft. cascades, one 3 ft. cascade Best time to visit: Spring, summer, fall. Flow: Ranges from trickle to medium flow. Waterway: Grimes Creek Time: 30 minutes to an hour. |
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| Accessibility Seasons/Hours: Open year-round. Parking: Grassy parking area at the end of Vine St. (holds about 10 cars). Admission: Free. Handicap accessibility: Not recommended. Pets: Allowed. Accommodations: None. No restrooms, not trash cans. Please do not leave trash at this site. |
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| Description
This well-preserved finger lakes glen is the perfect compliment to the Naples country-side. Thanks to the land-owners, many people have been able to enjoy this glen and the surrounding area. Recently the generous landowner agreed to sell the property to the Finger Lakes Land Trust. Through this generous action, we can now enjoy the glen knowing it may be preserved for future generations. From a small parking area, a brief trail leads to a cold, slippery creek walk past one 60' cascade to around a bend to a 60' chute-cascade and small pool. The walk is peaceful and refreshing. The more adventurous can work their way up the southwest side of the gorge and follow a trail up the wooded wooded hill past a few old growth trees to get a birds-eye view of the upper part of the gorge. |
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| Trails
Difficulty: High. Markings: None. There are no defined trails. The first 2 falls are approachable by creek-walk, but be very careful, the rocks are very slippery. Since the land is undeveloped, proceeding beyond the 2 main falls requires a bit of dangerous climbing. |
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| Do not
miss... The third falls, marked in the Topo map is hidden above the first. In order to get to it, you must climb the side of the falls and hike about 40 feet. It's only 3 ft high, but due to it's isolation, it's undisturbed and a very peaceful location. Continue uphill from this point to get to the top of the cliff above the second falls. Here you will find pristine wooded areas. A pool at the base of the 2nd falls is sometimes several feet deep and great for a refreshing dip. To the right of the falls, is a perfect example of ice cleavage, where the freezing of moisture within fissures in rock has carved out a cave in the cliff wall. Fossils! The world's oldest fossilized tree was found here. A 350 million year old specimen! |
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| Contact The Finger Lakes Land Trust has taken steps to acquire this private land and help integrate it into the Ontario County Park System. If you would like to help in the effort, contact: Finger Lakes Land Trust 202 East Court Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Phone: (607) 275-9487 Fax: (607) 275-0037 info@fllt.org www.fllt.org |
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| Area Attractions The Grape Festival A great time to visit Naples Valley is in late September for the Grape Festival. Other Waterfalls Tannery Creek Falls, Naples, NY Conklin Gully, Naples, NY Upper & Lower Clark Gully, Naples, NY Bed & Breakfast Ambroselli's Villa Serendip - Naples, NY The Maxfield Inn - Naples, NY Monier Manor - Naples, NY Bristol Views - Naples, NY The Vagabond Inn - Naples, NY Cabins Hi-Tor Hideaway - Naples, NY The Quiet Place Resorts/Lodging Naples Hotel - Naples, NY Restaurants Bob 'N Ruth's, 204 N Main St. (585-374-5122) Naples Diner, 139 S Main St. (585-374-5420) Wineries Arbor Hill Winery - Naples, NY Widmer Wine Cellars - Naples, NY Shops Josephs Wayside Market - Naples, NY Artizanns - Naples, NY |
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| Links FLLT/Grimes Glen press release Naples Valley |
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