Lehigh (Black Diamond) Trail

The Lehigh, or Black Diamond, Trail is a main connector between Victor and Mendon & points west. It is a full multi-use trail for most of its length.

From East to West

Trolley Trail & Lehigh Crossing Park to Auburn Trail

This section is passable but is yet to be developed. It has a surface of large ballast stone making walking uncomfortable. Its width varies from 2- to 4-feet. It is scheduled to be worked on Summer/Fall 09.

Trestle Bridge over Auburn Trail

This bridge was decked over and opened in spring 08.

Auburn Trail to Mendon Town Line

Lehigh Trail and ramp down to Auburn Trail
Trestle Bridge in the background. (6/06)

Crosses Phillips Rd, Wagnum Rd, and Old Dutch Rd.

This is full multi use trail with a fine stone surface, 10-feet wide. It is nearing completion. An ADA compliant ramp connects to the Auburn Trail. There is parking at Old Dutch and Phillips Rds. At the town line it connects directly to the Monroe County Linear Park Black Diamond Trail which goes through Mendon and Rush, then crosses the Genesee River to connect with the Genesee Valley Greenway. The Greenway is a State Park multi use trail that connects to the Erie Canal Trailway in the north to the Southern Tier of the state.

Nearby, between Wagnum and Old Dutch Rds, is Fishers Park, with many more trails.

The section from Old Dutch Rd. to the Mendon town line has a parallel grass surfaced trail for equestrian use. Horses are not permitted east of Old Dutch Rd. The parking at Old Dutch Rd. accommodates horse trailers.

Plans

The eastern section from the trestle to Lehigh Crossing Park and the Trolley trail is open but under construction in '09.

Elevations and Distances

Caution: Elevations are from USGS. They are very precise, but not necessarily accurate. They may be from any place up to 100-feet from the trail!