Hart's Woods Marker

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Fairport in Monroe County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Hart's Woods

By Yugoboy, July 9, 2012

1. Hart's Woods Marker

Inscription. Has been designated a National Natural Landmark This site possesses exceptional value as an illustration of the nation's natural heritage and contributes to a better understanding of the environment

Erected 1972 by National Park Service, United States Department of the Interior.

Location. 43° 5.238′ N, 77° 26.993′ W. Marker is in Fairport, New York, in Monroe County. Marker can be reached from Clarkes Crossing. Click for map. This marker is off a pedestrian path from Clarkes Crossing to Minerva Deland Junior High School. I've included a copy of the Google Maps "hybrid" map of the site for reference in the images below. Marker is in this post office area: Fairport NY 14450, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, as the crow flies. Center Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away); Erie Canal Inn (approx. 0.9 miles away); Fullam's Basin (approx. 0.9 miles away); New York State Canals (approx. one mile away); Burying Ground (approx. one mile away); D. Marsh Field (approx. one mile away); Old Erie Canal (approx. 1.1 miles away); De Land Chemical Co. (approx. 1.1 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Fairport.

Hart's Woods Marker and Entry Photo, Click for full size

By Yugoboy, July 9, 2012

2. Hart's Woods Marker and Entry

Hart's Woods Trail Map Photo, Click for full size

By Yugoboy, July 9, 2012

3. Hart's Woods Trail Map

As can be seen, this trail map was put together as an Eagle Scout project. It's pretty well done. All the trails are marked and color coded. The trails are also quite bike-able, if you have a mountain bike.

Hart's Woods as seen by Google Maps Photo, Click for full size

By Yugoboy, July 23, 2012

4. Hart's Woods as seen by Google Maps

Red map marker corresponds to "You are here" labeled on the Trail Map

Facing north on footpath leading to Hart's Woods Marker Photo, Click for full size

By Yugoboy, July 9, 2012

5. Facing north on footpath leading to Hart's Woods Marker

Facing South (and uphill) towards the path that leads to Hart's Woods Marker Photo, Click for full size

By Yugoboy, July 9, 2012

6. Facing South (and uphill) towards the path that leads to Hart's Woods Marker

Photo was taken from behind Minerva Deland Jr. HS. Marker and trail entrance is on the other side of the woods seen in the distance.

Credits. This page originally submitted on July 23, 2012, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. This page has been viewed 102 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 23, 2012, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.