Cohocton
River
Bath
Campbell
Erwin
Tioga River
Erwin
Canisteo
River
Canisteo
Cameron Mills
Rathbone
Addison
Chemung River
Corning
So. Corning
Big Flats-Bottcher's
Big Flats-Minier's
Elmira-Fitches Br.
Elmira-Grove St.
Elmira-Dunn Field
Ashland
Athens, PA
Minier's Field - Town of
Big Flats
This site is located behind a park of athletic fields. From this site,
there is a wonderful view of the Pallisades.
See Chemung River Trail Guide and launch site map.
Directions from Route 17/ I-86:
Exit 56
Follow Route 352 for about 8 miles
Left into Henry Minier Field
Follow the gravel road to the river
Keepers of this site: Rob
and Chris Thorborg
GPS Coordinates
N 42° 07.292'
W 76° 55.977'
River Levels
Corning optimum river levels for boating: 15-17 feet
Current Corning
USGS River Gauges
National Weather Service Level
Prediction for Corning
Elmira optimum river levels for boating: 1-4 feet
Current Elmira
USGS River Gauges
National Weather Service Level
Prediction for Elmira
Current NOAA Chemung
Basin map with Gauge levels
Next down stream access site: Fitches Bridge, 5 river
miles
See local history kiosk panel for
this site!
History
Town of Big Flats Chemung River and feeder canals
Tobacco
in Big Flats
Local Attractions:
Harris
Hill Park
Harris
Hill Soaring Center- hosts regional and international
events during the summer months and offers glider rides for the public
National Soaring
Muesum - located on Harris Hill, commemorates the history of motorless
flight. The museum offers glider displays, computerized flight simulators,
and educational programs
Warplane Museum
- located that the Elmira Corning Regional Airport, offers a unique collection
of aircraft
Smithome Farms located on Route 352 - prepicked
produce or pick-your-own seasonal fruits and vegetables, corn maze, child-sized
haybale maze, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides, and fall birthday
parties on weekends.