Directions to
Hellstrom Boathouse


Parking Map

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TRAILERS, TEAM VANS ONLY

Follow I-90 (New York State Thruway) to exit 41. After toll plaza, turn right onto Route 414 South. Follow Rt. 414 south to Routes 5&20. Turn right onto Routes 5&20 west. After approxiamtely 6 miles just past HEP Plumbing Supply, turn left onto East Avenue. Follow East Ave to the end and turn left onto Heron Lane. The boathouse will be on your right.

This link gives the approximate location of the boathouse. If you zoom in on the location you will be able to view it.

SPECTATOR AND OVERFLOW PARKING AREAS

  • At HEP Plumbing Supply located on Routes 5 & 20 (just east of East Ave). Park at your own risk. This gate locks at 5 p.m. There will be a van shuttle running continuously between HEP and the boathouse or you can walk from there to the boathouse (about a quarter of a mile).
  • Small parking area (gravel/dirt lot) at the corner of 5&20 and East Ave on the left as you enter the street.
  • Parking is also allowed on the west side of East Ave only. PLEASE DO NOT PUT YOUR WHEELS ON ANY GRASSY AREAS. DO NOT BLOCK DRIVEWAYS.
  • There is no parking on Blue Heron Lane/Bates Avenue.

TRAILER PARKING (ADJACENT TO THE BOATHOUSE)

The first trailer to arrive needs to pull down to the water and around the circle counterclockwise and park parallel to the boathouse with the front of your tow vehicle level with the edge of the boathouse. The second trailer to arrive will do the same and park closer to the river facing out. Third and fourth trailers should pull in as far as possible on the right.

BUSES

Park in the area with the trailers. Coaches please let Hobart Head Coach Mike Alton know if you will have a bus and he will give you specific instructions.

SECONDARY VIEWING SITE

From the boathouse, take Routes 5&20 east for 1.2 miles to Canal Side Gifts. This location is the center of the race and a great viewing site from the top of a houseboat. There is plenty of parking available.


 

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