Intense Hike at Franklin Gulf County Park on June 4, 2023 at 10am led by Erie County Park Ranger. Meet at Franklin Gulf- School Street Parking Lot. FREE but register

Join Ranger Roy for a strenuous hike on some of Franklin Gulf Park’s eleven marked hiking trails. After a quick review of hiking basics and the 10 Essentials we will take on a hike of 5+ miles on challenging terrain. This hike is best suited to people in good physical condition with some hiking experience.

Ok, never heard of Franklin Gulf- formerly know as Larkin Woods. Learn more.

Franklin Gulf Park is formerly known as Larkin Woods. It is a 631-acre undeveloped park that is bounded by Sandrock Road to the north, Larkin Road to the east and School Street to the south. The park is primarily a wooded area with creeks, ravines, waterfalls and ledge outcroppings. There is a parking area on Larkin Road, just before the North Collins Town Line.

Franklin Gulf Park is the winner of Buffalo Spree Magazine’s The Best of WNY 2015: Most Beautiful Under-The-Radar Park award.