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Horizon Hill Conservation Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 102 Google reviews · Running trail in Fairport, New York · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Horizon Hill Conservation Area's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

Natural surfaceScenicHillyTrailhead parkingQuiet

Park with scenic trails through hilly terrain, and wildlife sightings.

What runners say about Horizon Hill Conservation Area

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (102 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“We didn’t get to far but I am looking forward to hiking longer and getting to some of the scenic viewpoints that were further up the trails.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“It's a nice peaceful spot, but you can still hear the noise from 490 and from the Woodcliff when you head that way.”

This was a good moderate trail. I like the ups and downs. It was getting dark, so I didn't see much, but I will definitely be back to this one. I only hiked about half of it to the first overlook, but I was too short to see over the weeds. This trail is part of the Perington Wegmans passport trails.

★★★★☆ — Jessica , Aug 2019

Great place for a hiking. Mostly shaded. Don't forget your tick and bug spray, because the bugs can be intense. Parking lot is really small, but worth the attempt to get in. Very peaceful.

★★★★★ — Elizabeth , Aug 2020

Great local park. Trails are easy even when muddy. Lots of wildlife and great views.

★★★★★ — Benjamin , Mar 2023

This is a convenient place to be able to fit in a hike during work hours. It's a nice peaceful spot, but you can still hear the noise from 490 and from the Woodcliff when you head that way. I still enjoy it quite a bit. It's hilly and gives a great work out. The main Orange Trail is part of the larger Crescent Trail.

★★★★☆ — Diana , May 2019

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 17 mentions

“We didn’t get to far but I am looking forward to hiking longer and getting to some of the scenic viewpoints that were further up the trails.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 6 mentions

“There are several small flat trails at the beginning and if you continue, its up and down hills.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 4 mentions

“It was very muddy, but that was to be expected as it was raining for several days prior to our hike”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Parking lot is really small, but worth the attempt to get in.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“It's a nice peaceful spot, but you can still hear the noise from 490 and from the Woodcliff when you head that way.”

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Plan your run at Horizon Hill Conservation Area

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • Phone(585) 223-5050

Hours

Monday 8 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–10 PM
Thursday 8 AM–10 PM
Friday 8 AM–10 PM
Saturday 8 AM–10 PM
Sunday 8 AM–10 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Horizon Hill Conservation Area

151 Garnsey Rd, Fairport, NY 14450

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Running trails near Fairport

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Crescent Trail Horizon Hill Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 44 reviews

Fairport, NY

Dog-friendly

under a mile away

Garnsey Road Arboretum

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Fairport, NY

under a mile away

Crescent Trail Indian Hill Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 58 reviews

Fairport, NY

LoopNatural surfaceShadedScenic

Tree-lined trail along a hilly course featuring a pond and open fields.

2.1 miles away

Great Embankment

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MixedLitScenic

Park with a kids' playground, picnic tables, and soccer fields, plus canal views.

2.2 miles away

Center Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 112 reviews

Fairport, NY

Large community park featuring a playground, walking trails and biking trails.

2.5 miles away

Center Park East

4.6 ★★★★★ 89 reviews

Fairport, NY

Dog-friendly

Large area featuring soccer fields, a playground, walking paths and trails.

2.7 miles away

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.