By utilizing the Finger Lakes Trail, along with one of its spur (branch) trails, we will hike to the Rock Rift Fire Tower, beginning and ending in the parking lot found at the intersection of NY Rte 10 / NY Rte 268 along the Cannonsville Reservoir, midway between Deposit and Walton. The hike entails an 1100-foot ascent to the Rock Rift Fire Tower (with some steep and rocky sections).

Event Duration: 5 miles, 3 hours

Level of Difficulty:   Moderate-Difficult

Leader: Rick Roberts

Bring: Lunch/ snacks, water/ beverage, sun/ insect protection, proper layers/ clothing, and sturdy hiking shoes.

Registration required by 10/5.  This hike is limited to 12 people, so please register early. Use registration form below to register.

PLEASE contact the leader and cancel if you are not able to come as others may want to take your place.

Dogs permitted:  Yes.

Questions about this event can be directed to:  Rick Roberts at hikerrick2000@yahoo.com or 607 287-6395

Driving Directions: We will meet at the parking lot at the junction of NYS Routes 10 and 268.  This parking lot is located 10. 4 miles south of Walton on Route 10, and 13.5 miles north of junction of Routes 8 & 10 near Deposit.

GPS coordinates:  42.093870, -75.238173

After you press “Submit” below the registration form, you will see a screen that says “Your registration has been submitted”. If you do not, an error has occurred. Please resubmit, being sure to complete all fields. You should receive a message from the leader acknowledging your registration.

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