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Summary: Spruce Pond is popular with fishermen and picnickers. On the other side of the dam you will find a sign marking the beginning of this trail. The orange and blue-blazed trail follows the shore of Spruce Pond for a couple hundred yards and then begins a short, but steep, uphill climb. In the next mile the trail will cross several old road beds and deeply rutted wagon tracks. Areas where smallish trees and saplings dominate indicate abandoned fields. After crossing a small stream at .76 miles, the trail climbs to the summit of Jones Hill and then turns south. Shortly after the summit, the trail reaches a clearing providing fantastic views of Labrador Hollow, bearing the distinctive U-shaped mark of a glacier carved valley. From here the trail takes several turns which can be easy to miss. Follow the orange blazes. The last section is a steep drop to the top of Tinker Falls. Extreme caution should be used around the falls, especially with children. Return the way you came. Trailhead: From the Tully exit on I-81, head east on NY 80. Just past the village of Apulia, locate Herlihy Road on the right. Turn onto Herlihy Road and follow 2 miles to a fork. Take the right hand fork and follow 0.1 mile. Park in parking area by the earthen dam for Spruce Pond. The trailhead is across the dam. (Lat:42.79915 Lon:-76.02584) Trail Guides for Tinker Falls: 50 Hikes in Central New York by William P. Ehling (The Countryman Press) Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (518) 474-2121 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Brad Phillips Trail Reviews Page 1 of 3 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Keith on 4/19/2009 4/19/09, great hike! Amazing view of the valley around the half-way point, the falls were great as well. Also, it might me important to mention that the orange blazes have been replaced with blue ones. 
Reviewed by hawk on 1/6/2009 1/3/09 snowshooed to the falls from Rt-91, then back out to 91 and took the upper trail to the top of the falls. Great workout but snowshooes definitely required. 7deg and the stream was frozen over in many spots but flowing underneath. Nice ice formations at the falls themselves.
Reviewed by Allmond on 11/9/2008 A very nice hike, even on a colder over cast day. A moderate to steep incline for the first 2/3 of the hike supplemented with an overlook of the valley below, ample low rises, and followed by a slight decent onto the top of Tinker Falls. There was a nice flow to the falls due to recent precipitation. Trail was slightly muddy but well marked with paint and some cairns. This is a great short hike, and would be even better in the fall foliage.
Reviewed by RG on 7/28/2008 The trail was in good order when I went this weekend. Warn you though that there are some pretty nice hills if you plan on hiking all the way to the falls. One other note I didnt see others making is that if you take Rt. 91 from Apulia you can actually catch a much easier and flatter trail to the falls thats rather short, incase you want to bring younger children along. The falls werent to spectacular though, ill be going back mainly just for the workout.
Reviewed by JW on 8/29/2007 I hiked this today and the "falls" were no more than a trickle. It was a very short walk from the trailhead on 91 (about 10min) but Im sure when the falls are full force, it would be amazing to see because of how you can climb up behind the falls.
Reviewed by JAP&FFF on 8/5/2007 We hiked this trail yesterday. It was very buggy, the beginning of the trail was poorly marked. BUT, the view made up for it!! The falls were just a trickle, we would like to visit again to see some rushing water.
Reviewed by Kelly K. on 6/26/2007 Hiked to Tinker Falls on May 28. Great view from the overlook on the way up, and we enjoyed taking photos of the falls and all the spring foliage. Lots of wildlife, including a salamander and soaring birds.
Reviewed by Joe on 6/9/2007 I hiked this trail today and boy was it awesome! The hills really get the blood flowing. I am going to head back next weekend. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: New York Hiking, New York Trails, New York Hikes, Onondaga County Hiking, Onondaga County Trails, Onondaga County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||