The Third Creek land on the south shore of Sodus Bay offers over 500 acres including: mature woodlands, secondary growth, fields, wetlands, and water access to Third Creek, a mayor tributary to Sodus Bay. The creek itself meanders through the center of the property bordered by bluffs. Sightings of several rare, endangered plants and animals are possible. Spring and fall are exciting for bird watching and raptor identification, including bald eagles. This is truly a wilderness property that feels like the Adirondacks!
LOCATION: Shaker Tract Rd., Sodus; one entrance is directly across from Briscoe Cove
LENGTH OF TRAIL: ~2 miles round trip
DIFFICULTY: medium, due to high grass, downed limbs, and excessive brush
PASSPORT MARKER: follow the main path down the hill from Shaker Tract, and take a left at the small building (head east). Continue to follow the path and you will cross through marsh and up a hill; upon entering the clearing at the top of the hill, take your first right down an old logging trail. The marker is several hundred yards down the path.
