Archive for July, 2016
Kayaking and Biking Honeoye Creek
Launch spot: State Boat Launch with parking under 390.
A hot afternoon is perfect for a kayak & bike adventure. We wanted to be able to kayak downstream and then bike back to our car. Honeoye Creek in July is about 12″ deep in most spots and requires an occasional portage through shallow spots. This is a scenic and safe kayak ride through 3.5 miles of clear, winding water.
This is the section we paddled. Put in at the state boat launch on Fischell Rd, and pull out under the railroad tracks, near Golah Rd.
Chasing Kingfishers downstream
While floating along we saw Raccoons, Woodchucks, Deer, Hawk, Heron, Kingfisher, Turkey Vulture, Fox, Snapping Turtle, Painted Turtle, Rainbow Trout, Suckers, Carp, Frogs, and very few people.
In July and August the water is shallower. Wear sneakers and enjoy cooling off.
This greeted me when I climbed out of my kayak
Here is the spot where you end your ride. Pull your kayak out by the bridge. This is next to Golah Rd.
Once we pulled our kayaks up to road level, we unlocked our bikes, locked the kayaks and started riding on Golah Rd to East River Rd. Head north on East River Rd until you see the entrance to the Lehigh Valley Trail. You can bike on the trail and it rejoins Fischell Rd right next t the boat launch.
It took us about two and a half hours to very lazily kayak and about 30 minutes to ride back to our car. Pack a picnic, bring lots of water, and remember there are no rest rooms.
Kayaking on the Erie Canal
Ayrault Rd launch:
Bikers and hikers glow in the evening light
geese, ducks, kingfisher, herons, and oriole
lots of motorized boats in this area
Perinton RT 250 to Ayrault Rd. Located just before Ayrault Rd. Bridge on right. Concrete ramp; Parks 20 cars and trailers.
