Geology Field Trip: The Genesee River Gorge and Lower Falls

Name: Geology Field Trip: The Genesee River Gorge and Lower Falls
Start: 2024-07-27T11:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-07-27T12:30:00-04:00
Location: Fishing Access Parking Lot, Seth Green Drive

Schedule

Sat Jul 27 2024 at 11:00 am to 12:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Fishing Access Parking Lot, Seth Green Drive | Rochester, NY

The gorge carved by the Genesee River allows us to see the rock layers under our feet like no other place in Rochester. During this field trip, students will together "read" the 450-million-year-old geologic story of our area from that rock record; identifying different rocks, analyzing rock structures and textures, and perhaps even finding some fossils! Walking this hidden Lower Falls access route will reveal the hidden history of our region - mountains, oceans, glaciers, and all.
Please note: This is a 1-mile walking tour (0.5 miles downhill and 0.5 miles up hill) at a slow pace along a slightly inclined, paved path. Expect to be on your feet for the duration of the trip. You are also encouraged to bring your own personal water bottles with them to stay hydrated. As any geologist will tell you, there is no such thing as bad weather, just bad gear: please wear clothes appropriate for the weather, as this course will run rain or shine.