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| Reynolds Gully |
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Location -
Hemlock Lake, Livingston
County Maps - Google Map, Google Earth, Multi GPS - N 42.66814 / W 77.59137 Directions - Located on the south-east end of Hemlock Lake, on the east side of Rt. 15A. Reynolds gully is across the street from the southern Hemlock Lake entrance. |
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Information Number of falls: 6 falls (3 on private property - no access - do not trespass) Size/Types: Cascades (2, 5 and 15' high on public property). Best time to visit: Spring through fall. Flow: medium-high Waterway: Tributary to Hemlock Lake. Time: 30 minutes |
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| Accessibility Seasons/Hours: None specified. Access is by permit only. The City of Rochester wants to share this treasure, but wants to make sure people don't contaminate the water supply. To access the lake and the surrounding watershed properties (County-Line Falls) you must carry with you a Watershed Visitor Permit, available for download or at a kiosk at park on the north end of the lake. Read it, it has some interesting information. You are only allowed to access the property owned by the City of Rochester. Private property is marked by posted signs. There have been many problems with trespassers getting stuck in the private area of the gully and emergency evacuation has been needed needed. It's not worth the risk. The area is restricted and often patrolled. Do not trespass. Parking: Park in dirt parking area adjacent to the gully off of 15A. Parking for 3 cars. Admission: Free. Handicap accessibility: No. Pets: Especially not allowed. Accommodations: None. |
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| Description... Although not the only gully leading into Hemlock Lake, this is by far the most beautiful and prominent. It's a shame that much of the gully is on private property, not accessible to the public and there is no "ASK" usage policy. Hopefully through land purchases and property easements in the future these lands will once again open up to the public. Currently trespassing is a serious problem in the gully and NYFalls.com encourages you to stop and turn around when you reach a Posted area. Reynolds Gully is stretches for about 3 miles from the hilly landscape between Candidice and Hemlock to empty into the marshland south of Hemlock. The gully is actually split into 2 small gullies the first mile most inland. Since development of the surrounding land is kept to a minimum, and this gully is not maintained by any park standards, it is in a very natural state: littered with trees, fallen rocks and debris and with cool, clear water. Best of all, man-made trash is hard to come by as the visitors generally respect this gully (and we'd like to keep it that way). Candice Lake Rd. Crosses the gully at about it's midpoint and many still believe that the upper portion is best accessible from this area, but currently is looks like that area is under private ownership and it is not recommended that you risk trespassing. Reynolds Gully Rd. extends from Candice Lake Road traveling along the gully for about a mile and you may be able to catch a view or two from the roadside when the leaves are off the trees. |
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| Trails and Viewing
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Difficulty: Difficult. Markings: None. From the parking area, proceed up the gully until you come to Posted signs denoting Private Property - do not trespass. The area has many downed tries and rocks to climb over. |
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miss... Neighboring Hemlock Lake. Including County Line Falls, which is the next tributary north. Hemlock's undeveloped coastline and watershed offers visitors an experience not found on other Finger Lakes. Read more about Hemlock Lake here. |
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| Photography Tips ▪ With the uneven canopy up above, shooting under overcast skies offers the best conditions. Uneven sun will result in difficult exposures. ▪ Keep your gear safe and dry. The difficult hike may get you dirty and wet. Be sure to protect your gear in case of a fall. ▪ |
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| Area Attractions Local Festivals Hemlock "Little World's" Fair (July-17-21) - Hemlock, NY Other Parks Clark Reservation State Park - Dewitt, NY Waterfalls County Line Falls - Hemlock Lake (East Side) Bed and Breakfast Eastlake Bed and Breakfast - Conesus, NY Greenwoods B&B Inn - Honeoye, NY Charlton Inn - Avon, NY White Oak Bed and Breakfast - Avon, NY Restaurants Historic Avon Inn - Avon, NY Tom Wahl’s - Avon, NY Shopping 1812 Country Store - Hemlock, NY Arts & Crafts Kala Stein Ceramics - Springwater, NY Spirit of Place Photography - Rochester, NY Wineries Eagle Crest Vineyards - Conesus, NY O-Neh-Da Winery - Conesus, NY |
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| Links Hemlock Water Filtration The ghost town of Jacksonville Hemlock Lake as a summer resort (c.1939) Sringwater History Hemlock Lake History Hemlock Lake historic photos Conesus History Hemlock Old Growth Forest A collection of articles about the lake |
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| Contact City of Rochester Department of Environmental Services Bureau of Water & Lighting Phone: (585) 428-6880 (585) 428-3646 (24 hrs) |
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