EXPLORE
The Gully Preserve
About This Place
This hemlock forest surrounds Little Mill Creek as it travels from the Dansville Reservoir to the Village’s water plant intake pipe, as it flows towards the Genesee River. A series of falls, cascades, and chutes provide beautiful scenery and sounds to enjoy on this property.
A creek crossing requiring waterproof boots is necessary to see the largest waterfall.
Please help us keep this place beautiful: carry-in, carry-out.
Map
Address
42°33'25.9"N 77°39'05.7"W
1566 Whiteman Gully Road, Wayland
Steuben County, NY
Hours
Daily, Sun-up to Sun-down
Uses & Highlights
We welcome you to visit this property to walk, hike, and fish.
Enjoy this preserve’s
1/4 mile of hiking trails
Views along 2,300 feet of Little Mill Creek (the drinking water source for 5,400+ people)
Views of waterfalls, cascades, chutes
Property Rules
Carry-in / Carry-out
Dogs must be leashed or under owner control
No firearms, hunting, or trapping
No fires, camping, swimming
No motorized vehicles
Fishing allowed only when:
Using artificial lures
Using barbless hooks
Practicing catch & immediate release
Following all other NYS fishing laws
Our Management
Our primary goal is to protect the ecological functions and services of the stream. Secondary goals are to provide public access for recreation and to promote outdoor educational opportunities.
To fulfill our primary goals, we are removing invasive species from the property, including periwinkle (vinca minor) and hemlock wooly adelgid (adelges tsugae), to create a healthier habitat and maintain the stream quality.
Help Maintain This Preserve
Please contact us if you see issues out on the property or if you wish to help look after the trails and improve this place for others.
Research & Education
Please contact us if you are interested conducting research or educational visits to the property.
This nature preserve was made possible by a land donation from Jocelyn Goldberg-Schaible.
The land acquisition was supported with funding from the New York State Conservation Partnership Program and New York's Environmental Protection Fund.