Through the On the Canals program, the Village of Brockport has been able to purchase snow shoes and winter trekking poles in a variety of weight limits and is offering free snow shoe adventures along the Erie Canal. Excursions are scheduled for 10 a.m. on January 1; 1 p.m. on January 15, 28, and February 25; and 10 a.m. on February 19, 20, and 23. It is suitable for beginners of any age and fitness level. If you can walk, you can snowshoe.
Registration is required. Reserve equipment by picking the appropriate weight ticket. This will ensure that the snow shoes will be available and easy to manage. There is some leeway, but if using snow shoes rated at a lower weight, one will sink more in the snow and therefore expend more energy. Those with their own equipment can sign up for that ticket.
Meet at the Welcome Center, 11 Water Street, Brockport, where there is municipal parking and bathrooms. Participants will be traveling along the canal starting at the Main Street lift bridge parking area and traveling west and then turn around and return to the beginning. The route is about 1.5 to 2 miles and should take 90 minutes to two hours to complete. If there is not enough snow for snowshoeing, the excursion will be a hike instead. Please don’t bring pets.
Visit https://onthecanals.com/excursions/#winter-fun-in-western-ny for full information and to register.
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