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Grimes Glen Park Guide: A Naples Nature Outing
A caption-led SunnyDays film with original instrumental music. Archive views, not current conditions.
Andre Carrotflower / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 License terms.
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A separate Finger Lakes adventure
Grimes Glen is in the Village of Naples, New York. Plan it as its own Finger Lakes outing, rather than a quick addition to our Lake Ontario shoreline guide. Ontario County lists the park at 4703 Vine Street.
The county says parking is limited and encourages visitors to use the municipal lot on Mill Street. The park does not accommodate large RVs or trailers. Check the current county page and map before leaving.
Know what our film shows
This October 2022 footage depicts a small cascade in Grimes Creek downstream of the main waterfalls. It is a detail of the setting, not footage of every waterfall or a complete trail walkthrough.
Archive water flow and autumn color are not reports of current conditions. Choose a visit suited to your group and weather rather than trying to reproduce a photograph.
Choose a suitable stopping point
Do not assume the entire outing is an easy paved walk or that every section offers dry footing. Use the official map and current guidance to decide how far your group should explore. Wet ground, cold weather and changing flow can affect that decision.
Keep to suitable permitted routes and turn back when conditions or confidence change. Stop before taking photographs and keep children close near the creek. There is no need to reach every waterfall to enjoy a nature break.
Seasonal facilities and your day bag
Ontario County lists the park as open dawn to dusk year-round, with restrooms seasonal, typically from early May through October. Check details for your own date instead of depending on facilities being open.
Carry water, layers and suitable footwear; leave a dry spare layer in the car. Listen to the creek, notice a leaf color, and take home a drawing or photograph. Leave natural objects in place and carry out snack wrappers.
Save a little headspace
Your before-you-go list.
- Save the official map and arrival point
- Check weather and current access
- Bring water, a snack and suitable layers
- Allow time for the return walk
Official planning links.
Hours, access, seasonal services, and availability can change. Use these agency pages for the trip you are planning.
This is an independently researched planning guide with suggested packing uses, not a firsthand product test or a park agency publication.
