Location: Pittsford, NY
This nature preserve branches off of the Erie Canal east of Rochester, NY. The path is stone dust with short boardwalks. The Frog Pond Trail is 0.35 miles from the canal path to the end where it meets up with the Auburn Trail. The trail passes by a forested meadow, wetlands, frog ponds, and the remains of an old electric trolley railway from 1903! This trail also connects to the Robert C. Corby Arboretum and Wildlife Sanctuary trails.
There is parking at the Pittsford Sewer Department – then turn left to walk along the paved Erie Canalway Trail until there are signs for the Erie Canal Nature Preserve. Another option is to park in one of the parking lots at the Old Pickle Factory, start on the Auburn Trail, and then turn left onto the Frog Pond Trail.
Official Website: Town of Pittsford
Other Websites: Democrat & Chronicle Article
Trail Map: Trail Map; Trail Map with Features
AllTrails: 1-mile loop (includes the Frog Pond Trail, Erie Canalway Trail, and a bit of the Auburn Trail)
