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Skinny dip falls Meeting Time: 12:00 AM Event Coordinator: RCV82Westfield , NY US Max # People: 300 Trip Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money
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SUMMARY: we are planning a hiking trip to skinny dip falls in Westfield NY near Jamestown. It’s a public nudist area. The hike to the nudist area is rough and probably not best suited for someone that isn’t in decent shape. Once you hike down the trail you’ll pass a bolder that says “nudist area” clothing is optional at this point. There are plenty of areas to sunbathe and swim. Our group is 20 strong. We are looking forward to seeing you there. Search Skinny Dip Falls Westfield NY for directions |
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Driving directions to the location and spot to meet at: From the intersection of Routes 394 and 20, follow Route 20 westwards for 0.3 of a mile to Chestnut Street (County Road 21) and turn left (south). Chestnut Street will turn into Sherman Road once you leave Westfield. In a little over 3.3 miles from Route 20 bear to the left (south) onto Ogden Road. In 1.5 miles turn left onto Taylor Road. In a little under 0.6 of a mile there is a parking area on the right (north) side of the road. From the parking area at the end of Taylor Road follow the hiking trail to the east. Keep to the left passing the road to the Cabin at the Gorge, a private cabin that is available for rent. The trail starts it 280 foot vertical decent into the gorge in a short distance. The trail is steep in spots, rutted and there may be muddy areas. Use caution and take your time and you'll be fine. Roughly 0.2 of a mile from the parking area the trail levels out and comes to a Y. The trail passes on either side of an old abutment for a bridge that once spanned Chautauqua Creek. Follow the trail to the left and you will quickly reach the creek. Take note of the landmarks in this area as you will need to find the trail on your return trip. After viewing First Falls return to Chautauqua Creek and continue heading downstream. Soon you will see a boulder on the western creek bank with "Nudist Area Next One Mile" painted on it in yellow. This marks the start of the official nudist area in the Chautauqua Gorge. A second red painted boulder is found on the eastern creek bank in a short distance. |
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