It is through mutual respect and love for nature preservation that we’ve been able to maintain these trails more than 40 years!
- Stay on the Designated Trail Path
- Respect Your Surroundings
- Keep Dogs Leashed
- No Bicycles Allowed
- No Littering
While more than two-thirds of the Crescent Trail is located on publicly-owned land, it also crosses many privately-owned parcels as specified in easements and other agreements. In the early 1980s, the Conservation Board and ultimately, the founding members of the Crescent Trail Hiking Association were determined to connect with homeowners to establish agreements that ensure the continuity of the trail system throughout Perinton. Through their dedication, complimented by the passionate volunteer board members of CTHA since then, our community has more than 35 miles of beautiful footpaths to enjoy.
We ask that you please stay on the approved trail and not explore any of the adjacent backyards – you’ll often see signage along the way and can refer to our map for guidance. We do hear from homeowners when they feel a hiker has strayed too far from the path. Please refer to our CTHA map and look out for our colored markers along the way to ensure you are going in the right direction. Trust us, we make it easy to stay on the right track.
Your furry friend is always welcome to join you on the hike, but we ask that you keep all dogs leashed to prevent confrontations with other hikers, homeowner pets, and children.
Despite common misconceptions, Bicycling is not allowed on Crescent Trail. It is not only unsafe on our single-lane paths, but it is very disruptive to other hikers, homeowners, and our trail maintenance efforts. Although bicycling if allowed on Perinton's public lands, many of our trail path cross over onto privately-owned properties. Our current homeowner agreements have been established under the stipulations that bikes do not cross trails on privately-owned parcels for the safety of the homeowners and their properties. We don't want to jeopardize these relationships so we ask that you please refrain from taking a bike along the path and find alternative routes.
We also ask that you refrain from littering and take any garbage you may have with you. This will help to ensure that both wildlife and community members can enjoy the trails in years to come. We highly recommend reviewing the 7 principles of Leave No Trace for Outdoor Ethics for additional guidance on how best to minimize your impact while enjoying nature.
We are extremely grateful to our homeowners, the Perinton community, and the town for unwavering support over the last few decades, and together, we can ensure that the Crescent Trail system is here to stay. Thank you and enjoy your hike!