Mendon Ponds Park – Pine Woods Trail

Location: Mendon/Pittsford, NY

This trail located in Mendon Ponds Park, 20 minutes south of Rochester, NY. The trail is a 1-mile loop through a forest with some small hills and a narrow dirt path. According to the Monroe County website: “This woods demonstrates succession as shrubs and trees such as maple, oak, and black cherry are now taking over a former “plantation style” stand of pines.” The pine trees weren’t as visible as I was expecting with the name “Pine Woods” but it was a beautiful trail lined with wildflowers in late September. The trail is not stroller friendly. Leashed dogs are allowed.

Trail Map: Mendon Ponds Park Map; Trail Map