The Hemlock Loop at Personius Woods (Tanglewood Nature Center) in Big Flats, New York is an easy 0.2-mile loop trail that runs along Hoffman Creek and features a beautiful hemlock forest.
Trails
This hike follows one named trail: Hemlock Loop (blue blazes)
Hike Description
This short trail begins on the south side of the main parking lot at Personius Woods and heads southward. Hikers will reach a trail junction for the loop within a couple dozen feet from the trailhead -- this GPS track heads in a counter-clockwise direction. If following this track, hikers will head downhill toward Hoffman Creek first. The trail then runs along Hoffman Creek, passing a footbridge that starts the Scout Trail, and continues onward. After passing the footbridge, hikers will head up the small hill while passing through a hemlock forest to complete the loop at just 0.2-miles.
Parking
Hikers will find a small parking lot at the coordinates provided, located on the west side of West Hill Road in Elmira.
Pets
Dogs are allowed only if leashed and must be cleaned up after.
Trails
This hike follows one named trail: Hemlock Loop (blue blazes)
Hike Description
This short trail begins on the south side of the main parking lot at Personius Woods and heads southward. Hikers will reach a trail junction for the loop within a couple dozen feet from the trailhead -- this GPS track heads in a counter-clockwise direction. If following this track, hikers will head downhill toward Hoffman Creek first. The trail then runs along Hoffman Creek, passing a footbridge that starts the Scout Trail, and continues onward. After passing the footbridge, hikers will head up the small hill while passing through a hemlock forest to complete the loop at just 0.2-miles.
Parking
Hikers will find a small parking lot at the coordinates provided, located on the west side of West Hill Road in Elmira.
Pets
Dogs are allowed only if leashed and must be cleaned up after.
