Conesus Creek

Geography

The creek forms from the outflow of Conesus Lake to later join the Genessee River in the Town of Avon.^[1] The creek drops over 200 feet in elevation over its short course.^[2]

Navigability

Canoeing the creek is not recommended. While appearing to be a gentle ride as the creek begins in Lakeville, it soon becomes hazardous. As the creek passes under Interstate 390 a forest lines the bank. Many trees have fallen into the creek. Some forming strainers, others spanning the full breadth. Also the rate of drop in elevation increases; there are in fact two waterfalls. The first, Triphammer Falls is easily portaged, the second, while in a park is preceded by a small gorge and could be deadly to inexperienced paddlers. There is also a landowner who has put fencing across the creek to enclose a horse pasture, beware the barbed wire.

References

1. ^ New York State Atlas & Gazetteer, DeLorme Publishing
2. ^ Google Maps