Erie Canalway Trail through Perinton
The state canal towpath trail for walking and biking through Perinton and the village, part of the Empire State Trail.
Photograph from 2005
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)
Check current notices before you go: official alerts.
More details
Amenities the business lists: trailhead signage and bicycle parking at Perinton Park.
Photos
In these guides
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Photo: DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0 Outing
A canal afternoon from Main Street
An afternoon on the Erie Canal from the Main Street lift bridge: a canal park, the towpath or a kayak, trains at Fairport Junction, a meal and a historic street. The canal closes to boats October 14.
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Roundup
Fall trails and parks in Perinton
Crescent Trail rules and free guided hikes, the Erie Canalway Trail, and what each Perinton park has, including which restrooms stay open this fall.
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Living here
Moving to Fairport or Perinton: the practical basics
A Fairport address doesn't tell you who picks up your trash or sends your electric bill. Start with the village line; the rest follows.