A Beautiful Day in the Finger Lakes

I went for a hike in Bob's stomping grounds near the south end of Canandaigua Lake.  We hiked up one rim of Clark Gully, down across the stream, up to the opposite rim and then back down to where we started.  A fine hike on a fine day.  Only a few miles, but the change in elevation made it challenging nonetheless.

The view from the parking area was encouraging.

Bob leads the way on the pretty trail down to a nice viewpoint.
It's great to have a personal guide.

That's far enough.

It was a pleasure to just sit and look at the distant foliage.
The cloudy day provided even lighting that made the yellows leap from the greens.

Here is a disorienting look down a waterfall.
Please do not fall headfirst into your computer screen.

The same falls with Bob properly oriented.

The view from the opposite side on the way down.

Looking out of the gully, over the West River, and to the wind turbines on the hills beyond.

One last look.

 Bonus #1

Longhorns on the hill...not a bad view for grazing.

What the heck are these shaggy things?

I think they were also wondering,
"What the heck is this shaggy thing?"
Truth be told, I do need a haircut.

"We're Scottish Highland Cattle.
Snort...Don't get any closer...Snort"

 Bonus #2

A short walk on the trail...

Led to this vista over the Italy Valley.
Bob says the hang-gliders launch from here.
From the force of the wind coming up the hill, it's easy to see why.