The Macedon Trails Committee was founded in July, 1992 by Pete Henry when he petitioned the Macedon Town Board for permission to see if there was enough community interest to build and maintain recreational trails in accordance with the Master Trail Plan. Informational meetings were held in the fall of 1992 and trail work was begun in January, 1993. The Committee is an all-volunteer group of about 30 members formed under the umbrella of the Town of Macedon. As of May 1, 1994, we are responsible for 1.2 miles of trail along the Erie Canal . The Town of Macedon holds the permits from the NYS Canal Authority.

An "Adopt-a-Trail" Program has been initiated and the Palmyra-Macedon Rotary Club has adopted one mile of trail. Boy Scout Troop #166 has adopted another mile of trail not yet completed.

Local businesses and organizations have supported our efforts in a variety of ways. Representative supportive groups include, but are not limited to, Waste Management of New York; Elam Sand and Gravel; Lozer Associates; Gananda Rotary Club; Palmyra-Macedon Rotary Club; Boy Scout Troop #166; the Town of Macedon and the State of New York.

Anticipated Projects:

1) Maintain one-mile loop trail to Lock #60;

2) Complete trail from Stone Street, Macedon along the old Erie Canal to Bullis Park;

3) Build a bridge on reset girders along the north side of the canal; and

4) Build a trail under Canandaigua Road.

The Macedon Trails Committee is a group of concerned local volunteers who are dedicated to the development of a comprehensive trail network within the Town of Macedon.

The Committee continually works to build and maintain a system of logically connected trails which provide public access to muscle-powered recreational opportunities both within the Town of Macedon as well as connecting trails with similar networks in adjoining communities.

The Committee works in conjunction with the appropriate Village, Town, County and State agencies to coordinate a cohesive network of trails. They also work to obtain the necessary easements from private land holders to ensure the integrity of the trail system.

Trails can be used to preserve open space, provide a natural respite, limit soil erosion and buffer wetlands and wildlife habitat along waterways. They can link historic sites within a community or connect several public parks.

If you would like to assist the Macedon Trails Committee in these efforts, please contact Pete Henry at 315-986-2289.