---
type: Place
title: Erie Canalway Trail through Perinton
place_category: trail
subcategory: canal trail
website: 'https://www.canals.ny.gov/Trails'
amenities_stated:
  - trailhead signage and bicycle parking at Perinton Park
checked_on: '2026-10-03'
description: >-
  The state canal towpath trail for walking and biking through Perinton and the
  village, part of the Empire State Trail.
tags:
  - canal
  - bike
  - walk
sources:
  - resource: 'https://www.canals.ny.gov/Trails'
    title: 'New York State Canal Corporation: About the Canalway Trail'
  - resource: >-
      https://perinton.gov/departments/randp/parks-department/parks/perinton-park/
    title: 'Town of Perinton: Perinton Park'
  - resource: 'https://perinton.gov/departments/randp/parks-department/crescent-trail/'
    title: 'Town of Perinton: Crescent Trail'
  - resource: 'https://www.canals.ny.gov/Trails/Canalway-Trail-Map'
    title: 'New York State Canal Corporation: Canalway Trail Map'
  - resource: 'https://perinton.gov/residents/trail-town-usa/'
    title: 'Town of Perinton: Trail Town USA'
generated:
  by: 'process:hm-schema-v2-p1'
  at: '2026-10-04T14:28:06.953Z'
superbee_updated_by: 'process:hm-schema-v2-p1'
setting: outdoor
---
# Erie Canalway Trail through Perinton

State canal towpath trail for walking and biking that crosses Perinton and the village as part of the Empire State Trail. Perinton Park has trailhead signage and bike parking; Marsh Road and Lyndon Road bridges link to the Crescent Trail.

## Good to know

Trailhead parking and restrooms at Perinton Park; downtown Fairport lots also free.

## History

- Perinton was nominated as a 'Trail Town USA' in 1996 based on its canal, trolley and Crescent trail system. ([source](https://perinton.gov/residents/trail-town-usa/))

Check current notices before you go: [official alerts](https://www.canals.ny.gov/Trails/Canalway-Trail-Alerts).

## Next steps

- [Official page](https://www.canals.ny.gov/Trails/Canalway-Trail-Alerts)