On Ontario Street in Canandaigua, the Ontario Pathways trail stretches 26 miles through the heart of the Finger Lakes region. As a non-profit organization, Ontario Pathways relies on membership dues and donations to maintain and improve the trail. Recent efforts have focused on repairing a section of the trail behind BOCES, which was damaged by heavy rains and erosion. The repair project, costing $24,000, involved re-routing water, cleaning and deepening ditches, and installing larger pipes to carry water safely under the trail.
The trail itself features a mix of scenic landscapes and varied terrain, with 16 sections marked by trail markers. Ontario Pathways has also partnered with local businesses, such as Wegmans Food Markets, to promote healthy activity and community engagement. This partnership includes a "Hit the Trail" program, which encourages users to explore the trail and collect rubbings from the trail markers, with incentives including a reusable shopping bag and entry into a drawing for a gift card. With its commitment to maintenance and community involvement, Ontario Pathways provides a valuable resource for outdoor recreation in the Finger Lakes region.
On Ontario Street in Canandaigua, the Ontario Pathways trail stretches 26 miles through the heart of the Finger Lakes region. As a non-profit organization, Ontario Pathways relies on membership dues and donations to maintain and improve the trail. Recent efforts have focused on repairing a section of the trail behind BOCES, which was damaged by heavy rains and erosion. The repair project, costing $24,000, involved re-routing water, cleaning and deepening ditches, and installing larger pipes to carry water safely under the trail.
The trail itself features a mix of scenic landscapes and varied terrain, with 16 sections marked by trail markers. Ontario Pathways has also partnered with local businesses, such as Wegmans Food Markets, to promote healthy activity and community engagement. This partnership includes a "Hit the Trail" program, which encourages users to explore the trail and collect rubbings from the trail markers, with incentives including a reusable shopping bag and entry into a drawing for a gift card. With its commitment to maintenance and community involvement, Ontario Pathways provides a valuable resource for outdoor recreation in the Finger Lakes region.