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This Passport: Revised October 20, 2017, EAM #161923 Discovering the Trails of Webster, NY

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Page 1: Discovering the Trails of Webster, NYpicturesque trails. We hope you will enjoy and protect our environment. Always be safe and please leave the trails the same way you found them

This Passport: Revised October 20, 2017, EAM #161923

The Town of Webster is fortunate to have a widevariety of natural resources which make for many

unique and picturesque trails.We hope you will enjoy and protect our

environment. Always be safe and please leave thetrails the same way you found them.

The Friends of Webster Trails is a volunteer groupand functions as part of the Town of Webster.

Their trail stewardship is widely recognized and greatly appreciated.

Please see our website (www.webstertrails.org) ifyou are interested in volunteering or would likemore information about this dedicated group.

Discoveringthe Trails ofWebster, NY

EAM No. 161923 3/2015

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Join the Friends of Webster Trails, Webster Health andEducation Network, the Town of Webster and Wegmansto get moving more and enjoy area trails.

Visit: www.ci.webster.ny.us.org.

Ron NesbittWebster Town Supervisor

The Wegmans Passport to Family Wellness is an on-going program sponsored by Wegmans.

For more information on trail maps, contact Friends of Webster Trails atwww.webstertrails.org

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Dear Residents:Welcome to the Webster

Wegman’s Passport to Family Wellness

Happy Trails to you… This booklet is full of adventure. Itprovides an opportunity to experience the outdoors andbe active with your friends and family members whilediscovering the hiking trails and beauty of nature in andaround Webster.

It’s easy. Just take this passport with you and walk thetrails. As you walk each trail, record your visit in the pass-port by using a pencil or crayon to make a rubbing of thedesignated trail marker (see inside back cover).

After you have visited six trails, bring your passport to theWebster Parks and Recreation Office, 1350 ChiyodaDrive, to receive a 5 visit punch pass to the WebsterRecreation Fitness Facility and a product coupon fromWegmans (one per year). When you complete at least 10trails, you will be eligible to win a grand prize: a $100.00Wegmans gift card and free rental of Liberty Lodge atFinn Park. A winner will be chosen every year at the endof September. You do not need to complete the10 trails inone year to be eligible.

Enjoy your journey to a healthier lifestyle!

Jane Andrews MS, RDWegmans Nutrition &Product Labeling Manager

The Town of Webster is fortunate to have a wide variety of natural resources which make for many unique and picturesque trails. We hope you will enjoy and protect our environment. Always be safe and please leave the trails the same way you found them.

The Friends of Webster Trails is a volunteer group and functions as part of the Town of Webster. Their trail stewardship is widely recognized and greatly appreciated.

Please see our website (www.webstertrails.org) if you are interested in volunteering or would like more information about this dedicated group.

The Town of Webster invites you to explore and experience our diverse outdoor adventures! Here’s your opportunity to discover the beauty and solitude of nature, a variety of wildlife, the magnificence of natural settings, and the health benefits of being more active—all in your own “backyard!” Share the wonders of the great outdoors with family and friends and get to know your region up close and personal.

The Wegmans Hit the Trail Passport program runs from March 1–October 31. If you’d like to enter your completed passport for a chance to win a $250.00 Wegmans gift card and a free rental of Liberty Lodge at Finn Park (M–Th only), please bring it to the Webster Recreation Center, 1350 Chiyoda Drive, by November 1.

Any questions? Stop in or give the Webster Recreation Center a call at 585-872-7103 ext.0.

Disclaimer: The producers and sponsors of the maps and texts in this booklet have made every effort to present accurate, up-to-date information. However, trail and access conditions may vary because of weather, property ownership, management and maintenance practices, or other factors. Due to re-sizing, the maps are not to scale. The producers and sponsors of this booklet and the PASSPORT program are in no way responsible for personal injury, damage to property, or violation of law in connection with the use of this booklet. Remember to only use open and designated trails. When in doubt, ask for permission.

Visit www.ci.webster.ny.us

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Join the Friends of Webster Trails, Webster Health and Education Network, the Town of Webster and Wegmans to get moving more and enjoy area trails.

Visit: www.ci.webster.ny.us

Ron NesbittWebster Town Supervisor

The Wegmans Passport to Family Wellness is an on-going program sponsored by Wegmans.

For more information on trail maps, contact Friends of Webster Trails atwww.webstertrails.org

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Dear Residents:Welcome to the Webster

Wegman’s Passport to Family Wellness

Happy Trails to you… This booklet is full of adventure. Itprovides an opportunity to experience the outdoors andbe active with your friends and family members whilediscovering the hiking trails and beauty of nature in andaround Webster.

It’s easy. Just take this passport with you and walk thetrails. As you walk each trail, record your visit in the pass-port by using a pencil or crayon to make a rubbing of thedesignated trail marker (see inside back cover).

After you have visited six trails, bring your passport to theWebster Parks and Recreation Office, 1350 ChiyodaDrive, to receive a 5 visit punch pass to the WebsterRecreation Fitness Facility and a product coupon fromWegmans (one per year). When you complete at least 10trails, you will be eligible to win a grand prize: a $100.00Wegmans gift card and free rental of Liberty Lodge atFinn Park. A winner will be chosen every year at the endof September. You do not need to complete the10 trails inone year to be eligible.

Enjoy your journey to a healthier lifestyle!

Jane Andrews MS, RDWegmans Nutrition &Product Labeling Manager

The Town of Webster is fortunate to have a wide variety ofnatural resources which make for many unique andpicturesque trails. We hope you will enjoy and protect ourenvironment. Always be safe and please leave the trails thesame way you found them.

The Friends of Webster Trails is a volunteer group and functions as part of the Town of Webster. Their trailstewardship is widely recognized and greatly appreciated.

Please see our website (www.webstertrails.org) if you are interested in volunteering or would like more informationabout this dedicated group.

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Webster ArboretumLocation: on Schlegel Road, between Salt & Basket

Difficulty: Very Easy

Length: 1.3 miles

Features: The Webster Arboretum is a place tosee a unique garden of natural beauty. The site is multi-use to include leisure, educational and cultural activities in a natural setting. It also enhances aware-ness of the value, beauty and need for protection of our botanical resources.

It offers quiet reflection, beauty, sight, smell and sounds of nature.

*Walking, Hiking, Jogging, Snowshoeing, Cross Country Skiing

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Webster ArboretumLocation: on Schlegel Road, between Salt & Basket

Difficulty: Very Easy

Length: 1.3 miles

Features: The Webster Arboretum is a place tosee a unique garden of natural beauty. The site ismulti-use to include leisure, educational and culturalactivities in a natural setting. It also enhances aware-ness of the value, beauty and need for protection ofour botanical resources.

It offers quiet reflection, beauty, sight, smell andsounds of nature.

*Walking, Hiking, Jogging, Snowshoe, Cross Country Ski

MAKE TRAIL MARKER RUBBING HERE

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Bird Sanctuary TrailLocation: off Orchard Street, north of North Ponds Park

Difficulty: Very Easy

Length: approximately 0.80 miles

Features: The Bird Sanctuary Trail is a linear trailbetween the North Ponds Park walking path, HojackTrail, State Route 250 and the Chiyoda Trail.

*Walking, Jogging, Hiking, Biking, Snowshoeing, CrossCountry Skiing

MAKE TRAIL MARKER RUBBING HERE

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Bird Sanctuary TrailLocation: off Orchard Street, north of North Ponds Park

Difficulty: Very Easy

Length: approximately 0.80 miles

Features: The Bird Sanctuary Trail is a linear trailbetween the North Ponds Park walking path, HojackTrail, State Route 250 and the Chiyoda Trail.

*Walking, Jogging, Hiking, Biking, Snowshoeing, CrossCountry Skiing

MAKE TRAIL MARKER RUBBING HERE

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Hojack Trail

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Chiyoda Trail

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Chiyoda TrailLocation: 1350 Chiyoda Drive (Webster Recreation Center) off Phillips Road, across from Xerox

Difficulty: Easy

Length: 1.27 miles (One mile is paved loop, remaining 0.27 miles are in the woods.)

Features: This is a paved loop trail located on the Webster Recreation Property. The trail winds through trees and loops back to the fitness facility. The trail(.27 miles) connects to the Bird Sanctuary Trail on the east side of State Route 250.

*Walking, Hiking, Jogging, Biking, Snowshoeing, Cross Country Skiing

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Chiyoda TrailLocation: 1350 Chiyoda Drive (Webster Recreation Center) off Phillips Road, across from Xerox

Difficulty: Easy

Length: 1.27 miles (One mile is paved loop, remaining 0.27 miles are in the woods.)

Features: This is a paved loop trail located on theWebster Recreation Property. The trail winds throughtrees and loops back to the fitness facility. The trail(.27 miles) connects to the Bird Sanctuary Trail on theeast side of State Route 250.

*Walking, Hiking, Jogging, Biking

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Finn Park Nature TrailLocation: off Maple Drive, north of Route 104

Difficulty: Easy

Length: 1.25 miles

Features: Finn Park consists of 50 acres of land located just north of Route 104 between Maple Roadand Gravel Road. Parking can be found at LibertyLodge, off Maple Drive. The trail begins in the woodlotbehind Liberty Lodge. Start at the southeast corner ofthe Liberty Lodge lawn. The trail travels 0.25 mile,over a small stream, through a mature beech forest, toa perimeter trail around a meadow. This meadow trailcircles 0.75 mile around ideal monarch butterfly habi-tat. The footpath parallels Shipbuilder’s Creek beforefinally looping back. Follow the wooded trail back toLiberty Lodge.

*Walking, Hiking, Jogging, Snowshoeing, Cross Country Skiing

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Finn Park Nature TrailLocation: off Maple Drive, north of Route 104

Difficulty: Easy

Length: 1.25 miles

Features: Finn Park consists of 50 acres of land located just north of Route 104 between Maple Roadand Gravel Road. Parking can be found at LibertyLodge, off Maple Drive. The trail begins in the woodlotbehind Liberty Lodge. Start at the southeast corner ofthe Liberty Lodge lawn. The trail travels 0.25 mile,over a small stream, through a mature beech forest, toa perimeter trail around a meadow. This meadow trailcircles 0.75 mile around ideal monarch butterfly habi-tat. The footpath parallels Shipbuilder’s Creek beforefinally looping back. Follow the wooded trail back toLiberty Lodge.

*Walking, Hiking, Jogging, Snowshoeing, Cross Country Skiing

MAKE TRAIL MARKER RUBBING HERE

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Four Mile Creek PreserveLocation: The parking lot is at the corner of Phillips and Lake Roads, 160 Phillips Rd (N43° 15.8838', W077° 25.2036').

Difficulty: Easy

Length: Blue Loop Trail .75 milesRed Loop Trail 1.4 miles

Features: The park consists of 72 acres purchased in 2004 by the Town of Webster under the open space referendum. The preserve features sections of Four Mile Creek and its major tributary, Salt Creek. Both are prime fishing waters. There are a variety of ecosys-tems such as old growth forest, succession forest, and wetlands. Fishing is permitted (license required) in Four Mile Creek and Salt Creek. Hunting will be by special Town permit only. Motorized vehicles, fires, camping, firearms and trapping are prohibited.

*Walking, Biking, Snowshoeing, Cross Country Skiing

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Difficulty: Easy

Length: Blue Loop Trail .75 milesRed Loop Trail 1.4 miles

Features: The park consists of 72 acres purchased in2004 by the Town of Webster under the open spacereferendum. The preserve features sections of FourMile Creek and its major tributary, Salt Creek. Both areprime fishing waters. There are a variety of ecosys-tems such as old growth forest, succession forest, andwetlands. Fishing is permitted (license required) inFour Mile Creek and Salt Creek. Hunting will be byspecial Town permit only. Motorized vehicles, fires,camping, firearms and trapping are prohibited.

*Walking, biking, snow shoeing, and cross-country skiing.

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Gosnell Big Woods Preserve— GO TO BACK PAGE OF BOOK TO MAKE TRAIL MARKER RUBBINGS —

Location: parking lot is at the corner of Vosburg andDrumm Roads.• Big Field Trail is an easy 1.2 mile trail that followsthe perimeter of the field. The trailhead is at the park-ing lot at the corner of Vosburg Road and DrummRoad. This trail provides beautiful views of the grass-land field and wildflowers. Walks on this trail mayinclude seeing turkeys, deer and a variety of birds. Thistrail is great for cross country skiing.• Big Woods Trail is a moderate 0.8 mile trail thatstarts from the Big Field Trail 0.2 mile north of theparking lot. In an effort to not disturb the naturalcharacter of the woods, there are no blazes to markthe trail and minimal trail clearing. The trail is easy tofollow and the reward is the spectacular beauty of the“Big Woods”.• Meadow Trail is an easy 0.5 mile trail that startsfrom the Big Field Trail 0.1 mile north of the parkinglot. It goes east into a small meadow and then loopsback to the west through woods connecting to the BigWoods Trail between the Big Field Trail and theOverlook Trail.

*Walking, Hiking, Jogging, Snowshoeing, Cross Country Skiing

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Gosnell Big Woods Preserve— GO TO BACK PAGE OF BOOK TO MAKE TRAIL MARKER RUBBINGS —

Location: parking lot is at the corner of Vosburg andDrumm Roads.• Big Field Trail is an easy 1.2 mile trail that followsthe perimeter of the field. The trailhead is at the park-ing lot at the corner of Vosburg Road and DrummRoad. This trail provides beautiful views of the grass-land field and wildflowers. Walks on this trail mayinclude seeing turkeys, deer and a variety of birds. Thistrail is great for cross country skiing.• Big Woods Trail is a moderate 0.8 mile trail thatstarts from the Big Field Trail 0.2 mile north of theparking lot. In an effort to not disturb the naturalcharacter of the woods, there are no blazes to markthe trail and minimal trail clearing. The trail is easy tofollow and the reward is the spectacular beauty of the“Big Woods”.• Meadow Trail is an easy 0.5 mile trail that startsfrom the Big Field Trail 0.1 mile north of the parkinglot. It goes east into a small meadow and then loopsback to the west through woods connecting to the BigWoods Trail between the Big Field Trail and theOverlook Trail.

*Walking, Hiking, Jogging, Snowshoeing, Cross Country Skiing

NO BIKES ALLOWED. � indicates TRAIL MARKER. 13

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Hojak TrailLocation: follows rail bed from Lake Road to Phillips Road

Difficulty: Very Easy

Length: 4.95 miles

Features: The Hojack Trail is a walking and biking trail from Lake Road, past North Ponds Park, to Phillips Road on the railbed of the abandoned Hojack Line. Parking is available at Vosburg Hollow Nature Preserve, North Ponds and the cross roads.

*Walking, Hiking, Jogging, Snowshoeing, Cross Country Skiing, Biking

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Hojak TrailLocation: follows rail bed from Lake Road to Phillips Road

Difficulty: Very Easy

Length: 4.95 miles

Features: The Hojack Trail is a walking and biking trail from Lake Road, past North Ponds Park, toPhillips Road on the rail bed of the abandoned HojackLine. Parking is available at Vosburg Hollow NaturePreserve, North Ponds and the cross roads.

*Walking, Hiking, Jogging, Snowshoeing, Cross CountrySkiing, Biking

MAKE TRAIL MARKER RUBBING HERE

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North Ponds ParkLocation: off Rt. 104, between Holt Road & Rt. 250

Difficulty: Very Easy

Length: 1 mile

Features: Paved loop path. The park offers 8 handi-cap fitness stations and a sledding hill at the northend of the park. Parking is available just off Route 104and in a lot on Orchard Street. The ponds are alsoopen for fishing.

*Walking, Hiking, Jogging, Biking, Snowshoeing, CrossCountry Skiing

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*Don’t forget the Rt. 104 Bike Path— GO TO BACK PAGE OF BOOK TO MAKE TRAIL MARKER RUBBING —

Location: Runs between Salt and Bay Roads. Start atBay Road to mile marker at Hard Road, (2.6 miles) orstart at Salt Road to mile marker (3.5 miles).

Length: 6.1 miles total

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North Ponds ParkLocation: off Rt. 104, between Holt Road & Rt. 250

Difficulty: Very Easy

Length: 1 mile

Features: Paved loop path. The park offers 8 handi-cap fitness stations and a sledding hill at the northend of the park. Parking is available just off Route 104and in a lot on Orchard Street. The ponds are alsoopen for fishing.

*Walking, Hiking, Jogging, Biking, Snowshoeing, CrossCountry Skiing

MAKE TRAIL MARKER RUBBING HERE

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*Don’t forget the Rt. 104 Bike Path— GO TO BACK PAGE OF BOOK TO MAKE TRAIL MARKER RUBBING —

Location: Runs between Salt and Bay Roads. Start atBay Road to mile marker at Hard Road, (2.6 miles) orstart at Salt Road to mile marker (3.5 miles).

Length: 6.1 miles total

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Vosburg Hollow Nature TrailLocation: Park in the area behind the pumping station and take the Hojack Trail 1/8 mile to the trailon the left.

Difficulty: Easy

Length: .25 miles southwest of Vosburg Road

Features: It leads north along a stand of red pines and descends to a boardwalk across a marshy area. It ends in a glade of flowers and ground cover next toShipbuilders Creek. Take the bridge over ShipbuildersCreek and climb the stairs up to the parking area.

*Walking, Hiking, Jogging, Snowshoeing

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Vosburg Hollow Nature TrailLocation: Park in the area behind the pumping station and take the Hojack Trail 1/8 mile to the trailon the left.

Difficulty: Easy

Length: .25 miles southwest of Vosburg Road

Features: It leads north along a stand of red pines and descends to a boardwalk across a marshy area. It ends in a glade of flowers and ground cover next toShipbuilders Creek. Take the bridge over ShipbuildersCreek and climb the stairs up to the parking area.

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Whiting Road Nature Preserve-- GO TO BACK PAGE OF BOOK TO MAKE TRAIL MARKER RUBBINGS--

Location: between Pellett and Whiting Roads, south of Lake Rd. Park at the parking area on Whiting Rd.

Trail/Difficulty/Length/Features:• Blue Trail, very easy, level walk, .70 mile providesaccess through the shrub-seedling and sapling-poleforest adjacent to Whiting Road.• Brown Trail, easy, level trail, .40 mile through agrassy field.• Green Trail, moderate walk, 1.20 miles throughyoung to mature forest north of the red trail.• Orange Trail, easy, mostly level walk with a coupleof moderate slopes, 1.40 mile provides access tothe primarily grass-forb and shrub-seedling areasand some mature woods.• Red Trail, moderate with long slopes, 1.40 mileprovides access to the mature to climax beechforest on the western part of the preserve.• Yellow Trail, moderate walk: a rolling terrain with acouple of short, steep slopes, .55 mile providesaccess through the young to mature growth forestwest of the blue trail.*Walking, Hiking, Biking, Jogging, Snowshoeing, CrossCountry Skiing� indicates TRAIL MARKER. 2120

Whiting Road Nature Preserve-- GO TO BACK PAGE OF BOOK TO MAKE TRAIL MARKER RUBBINGS--

Location: between Pellett and Whiting Roads, south of Lake Rd. Park at the parking area on Whiting Rd.

Trail/Difficulty/Length/Features:• Blue Trail, very easy, level walk, .70 mile providesaccess through the shrub-seedling and sapling-poleforest adjacent to Whiting Road.• Brown Trail, easy, level trail, .40 mile through agrassy field.• Green Trail, moderate walk, 1.20 miles throughyoung to mature forest north of the red trail. • Orange Trail, easy, mostly level walk with a coupleof moderate slopes, 1.40 mile provides access tothe primarily grass-forb and shrub-seedling areasand some mature woods.• Red Trail, moderate with long slopes, 1.40 mileprovides access to the mature to climax beechforest on the western part of the preserve. • Yellow Trail, moderate walk: a rolling terrain with acouple of short, steep slopes, .55 mile providesaccess through the young to mature growth forestwest of the blue trail. *Walking, Hiking, Biking, Jogging, Snowshoeing, CrossCountry Skiing� indicates TRAIL MARKER. 2120

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Webster ParkLocation: off Holt and Lake Roads

Difficulty: Easy

Length: Valley View Trail is .6 milesLength: West Trail is 1.6 miles

Features: Discover 550 acres of beautiful, evergreen- planted slopes, rolling lakeshore breakers and coolgreen valleys. The East Trail passes through a formerorchard that is filled with seckle pear, apple, crab-apple, and cherry trees. This trail is full of birds in thespring and summer months. The West Trail featureswooded areas which are a great habitat for wildturkey.

Additional information on Trails at Webster Park:www.monroecounty.gov

*Walking, Hiking, Jogging, Snowshoeing, Cross Country SkiingBiking prohibited on Webster Park trails.

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Webster ParkLocation: off Holt and Lake Roads

Difficulty: Easy

Length: Valley View Trail is .6 milesLength: West Trail is 1.6 miles

Features: Discover 550 acres of beautiful, evergreen- planted slopes, rolling lakeshore breakers and coolgreen valleys. The East Trail passes through a formerorchard that is filled with seckle pear, apple, crab-apple, and cherry trees. This trail is full of birds in thespring and summer months. The West Trail featureswooded areas which are a great habitat for wildturkey.

Additional information on Trails at Webster Park:www.monroecounty.gov

*Walking, Hiking, Jogging, Snowshoeing, Cross Country SkiingBiking prohibited on Webster Park trails.

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Midnight TrailLocation: Entrance to Midnight Trail is via Webster Park at 999 Lake Rd. Trail is south of the Webster camp sites and the Mohawk Lodge. You can also park at the Whiting Road Nature Preserve, 403 Whiting Rd (N43° 15.4792', W077° 27.6115'), and walk east on the trail that connects from Whiting Road to Webster Park’s West Loop and the Mohawk Lodge. Signs are posted to assist you.

Difficulty: Easy, with a couple moderate slopes.

Length: .67 miles

Features: Wide paths that meander in a loop around primarily old beech trees. There are several interior trails that bring you to a picnic area (please, carry-in/carry-out your picnic trash). These multi-use trails are great for walking, running, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing. Cyclists should access the Midnight Trail via the road which starts at 999 Lake Rd and goes south to the Mohawk Lodge and the Midnight Trail.

Biking prohibited on Webster Park trails.

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Midnight TrailLocation: Entrance to Midnight Trail is via Webster Park at 999 Lake Rd. Trail is south of the Webstercamp sites and the Mohawk Lodge. You can also parkat the Whiting Road Nature Preserve, 403 Whiting Rd(N43° 15.4792', W077° 27.6115'), and walk east onthe trail that connects from Whiting Road to WebsterPark’s West Loop and the Mohawk Lodge. Signs areposted to assist you.

Difficulty: Easy, with a couple moderate slopes.

Length: .67 miles

Features: Wide paths that meander in a loop aroundprimarily old beech trees. There are several interiortrails that bring you to a picnic area (please, carry-in/carry-out your picnic trash). These multi-use trailsare great for walking, running, biking, cross-country skiing, and snow shoeing. Cyclists shouldaccess the Midnight Trail via the road which starts at999 Lake Rd and goes south to the Mohawk Lodgeand the Midnight Trail.

Biking prohibited on Webster Park trails.

� indicates TRAIL MARKERS.

ROOM FOR ADDITIONAL RUBBING AT BACK OF PASSPORT.

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This Passport Belongs to:

Name _________________________________________

Age ___________________________________________

Address _______________________________________

_______________________________________________

Phone _________________________________________

E-mail _________________________________________

Field Notes: ____________________________________

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

___________________________________________

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MAKE TRAIL MARKER RUBBING HERE

MAKE TRAIL MARKER RUBBING HERE

MAKE TRAIL MARKER RUBBING HERE

MAKE TRAIL MARKER RUBBING HERE

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Visit www.ci.webster.ny.us.org

Please look for a trail marker like the one illustrated belowon each trail. Trail markers are mounted on 4x4 posts.When you locate a trail marker, use a pencil or crayon torub the name of the trail on the corresponding page ofyour passport.

To record your visit to this trail,

find the page for this trail in your

Wegmans Passport to Family

Wellness and make a rubbing of

the box below using a pencil

or crayon.

WEBSTERARBORETUM

PASSPORTto family wellness

Discoveringthe Trails ofWebster, NY

TRAIL RECORDDate Trail Page

MAKE TRAIL MARKER RUBBING HERE

MAKE TRAIL MARKER RUBBING HERE

MAKE TRAIL MARKER RUBBING HERE

MAKE TRAIL MARKER RUBBING HERE

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This Passport Belongs to:

Name _________________________________________

Age ___________________________________________

Address _______________________________________

_______________________________________________

Phone _________________________________________

E-mail _________________________________________

Field Notes: ____________________________________

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

___________________________________________

MAKE TRAIL MARKER RUBBING HERE

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Visit www.ci.webster.ny.us

Please look for a trail marker like the one illustrated belowon each trail. Trail markers are mounted on 4x4 posts.When you locate a trail marker, use a pencil or crayon torub the name of the trail on the corresponding page ofyour passport.

To record your visit to this trail,

find the page for this trail in your

Wegmans Passport to Family

Wellness and make a rubbing of

the box below using a pencil

or crayon.

WEBSTERARBORETUM

PASSPORTto family wellness

Discoveringthe Trails ofWebster, NY

TRAIL RECORDDate Trail Page

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