Hinchcliff Family Preserve (on Skaneateles Lake) – Homer, NY

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Kae Audhild

March 18, 2025

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Hinchcliff Family Preserve is located in the hills above Skaneateles Lake in the Finger Lakes region of New York. The trails are rated moderate on a good day.

But this wasn’t exactly a “good” day in terms of hiking conditions. While the snow had melted in Binghamton, it was still going strong in the hills of Homer. Between the trees and terrain, there is a lot of shadow out there, keeping it cooler than surrounding areas. Then add in the wind.. CHILLY!

Hinchcliff Family Preserve (on Skaneateles Lake) hiking vlog

It quickly became clear that the hike I chose was a difficult one to get back into longer distances again. The hills and high stepping over roots, rocks, etc is an excellent workout in itself, then add in the snow, making the SO and I work harder with every step.. my lower back felt it for a few days after!

Still worth it though.

Rushing creek sounds @ Hinchcliff Family Preserve in Homer, New York – relaxing water ASMR

The early springtime sun shines brightly through the trees at hinchcliff Family Preserve on Skaneateles Lake, in Homer, New York - property managed by the Finger Lakes Land Trust — It’s so nice to see the sun again after the long, dreary winter months.

The bottom sides of split gill mushrooms, found at Hinchcliff Family Preserve in Homer, NY owned by the Finger Lakes Land Trust - environmental science, mycology — The bottom sides of split gill mushrooms.

The topography here is quite steep, with several creeks flowing down into Skaneateles Lake below.. meaning lots of waterfalls!

That's Skaneateles Lake in the background. You only get a partial view from the trails, and it'll be very different when the trees have leaves, but it sure is beautiful on a sunny day. — That’s Skaneateles Lake in the background. You only get a partial view from the trails, and it’ll be very different when the trees have leaves, but it sure is beautiful on a sunny day.

Turkey tail mushrooms growing at Hinchcliff Family Preserve (on Skaneateles Lake) in Homer, NY — Turkey tail mushrooms growing on a tree stump.

Skaneateles Lake view from Hinchcliff Family Preserve in Homer, NY — A much better view of Skaneateles Lake.

1937 Chevrolet GE 1-ton army truck - built in Buffalo, NY - may have been used locally by Civilian Conservation Corps — 1937 Chevrolet GE 1-ton army truck – built in Buffalo, NY – may have been used locally by Civilian Conservation Corps

This chimney is all that is left standing of a beautiful lakeview cottage that was owned by the Wickwire family.

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3 responses to “Hinchcliff Family Preserve (on Skaneateles Lake) – Homer, NY”

donnarmaurillo

March 20, 2025

Lovely stories! I grew up in Syracuse, so I really enjoyed seeing your posts. I do not miss the snow, however! It’s why I live on the California coast now.Donna Maurillo(That Maurillo Girl on WordPress)

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Supervenom

March 20, 2025

awesome pics

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Turkey Tail Mushrooms – Oh, Kae.

March 26, 2025

[…] Full sized turkey tail mushrooms on a stump at the Binghamton University Nature Preserve in Vestal / Binghamton, NY The bottom side of a mature turkey tail mushroom, found in downtown Owego, NY. Notice the pores – this is where the spores are held, and later released to produce more mushrooms. Turkey tail mushrooms growing at Hinchcliff Family Preserve (on Skaneateles Lake) in Homer, NY […]

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