EXPLORE
Railroad Bed Trail
About This Place
This multi-use trail is ideal for equestrians and hikers and is approximately three miles in length, passing through forests and open areas with outstanding views across farmland of the Genesee Valley.
The property runs along a former railroad bed, previously connecting Rochester and Nunda between the 1840’s and 1950’s. The land was stripped of rails and ties post-rail use.
Map
Address
42°53'36.2"N 77°46'04.2"W
Fowlerville Road, Avon42°52'30.7"N 77°46'49.7"W
Hogmire Road, Avon42°51'58.0"N 77°47'26.9"W
South Avon Road, Avon
Livingston County, NY
Hours
Daily, Sun-up to Sun-down
Uses & Highlights
We welcome you to visit this property to walk and ride.
Enjoy this preserve’s
3 mile long hiking and riding trail
Views across farms and forests of the Gensee Valleys
Property Rules
Carry-in / Carry-out
Dogs must be leashed or under owner control (horses frequent this trail)
No firearms, hunting, or trapping
No motorized vehicles
Our Management
Our primary goal is to maintain this trail to provide access for hiking and equestrian enjoyment.
To fulfill our primary goal, we mow the trail surface and trim back the edges of shrubs and trees to keep the trail open and accessible. We also occasionally remove invasive species and plant native trees and shrubs to improve habitat quality and maintain a barrier with neighboring properties.
Help Maintain This Preserve
Please contact us if you see issues out on the property or if you wish to help look after the trails and improve this place for others.
This nature preserve was made possible by a land donated from Edward and Jacqueline Harris.