It had been several years since Rich & I visited Vosburg Hollow. The Webster Trails group had acquired access to the land that sits at the west end of
the Hojack Trail where Shipbuilders Creek flows under the old Lake Ontario Shore Railroad (Hojack Line) through a large culvert. At that time, all we could do was park in the access area off Vosburg Road and follow a steep trail down to the culvert.
Returning now, we saw an immediate difference. From the parking area we could see a set of wooden steps leading downhill to a bridge over Shipbuilders Creek. On the other side of the creek, we followed a creek-side trail, passing an opening below a shaded tree canopy where a bench beckoned us for a contemplative rest, to the old (and highly adorned) culvert.
We backtracked to the trail junction, then headed uphill through the hollow. Signs of fall surrounded us, from the leaf-covered trail to the ferns, yellowed from a nip of frost.
Such a peaceful stroll. We breathed in the aroma of fall leaves and listened to the twitter of birds.
After the short walk we met the Hojack Trail, where a sign and map box mark the junction, and headed back down through the hollow.
To enjoy this peace of heaven yourself, a map of the Hojack Trail and location of Vosburg Hollow can be found on page 80 in Take Your Bike – Family Rides in the Rochester Area. There are more photos and a map available on-line at Friends of Webster Trails web site.
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