State Route 321   •   Elbridge, NY 13060

Visiting Limeledge

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There are two entrances at Limeledge: the Brookside Entrance, just east of the driveway for Carpenter’s Brook Fish Hatchery; and the Hillside Entrance, which is about halfway between the Brookside Entrance and Limeledge Road. View our site map here.

The Brookside Entrance is the former homestead area of the farm. Thia is where the barns are located and the Go Native! Perennials production areas will soon be under construction. The Brookside Trail (see trail map) will be accessible from this location, and connects with the rest of the trail system. The Hillside Entrance is on the main farm access road into the property, and links to the trail system from a more central location on the property.

Limeledge is a Rough, Rustic Property!

Visitors should expect to see an old farm property in the early stages of cleanup and restoration. Our woody plant collection is in its infancy, and many of the plants are just tiny specimens in steel cages marked with stakes and flags. With the exception of Brookside, much of the property is unmowed or only mowed twice a year to maximize grassland habitat for species such as monarch butterflies and nesting birds while keeping woody plant succession at bay. This includes the Cook Lot, our main arboretum “tree lawn” area, which will be mostly tall grass and herbaceous species with some paths mowed for convenience.

Visitors should keep the following important notes in mind:

• Stay on marked trails. Terrain can be rough and rocky. In some wooded areas, sensitive understory plants can be damaged by foot traffic.
• All barns and structures are currently closed to the public pending renovations. Please do not enter any buildings or lean on any part of a structure to peer through windows or doorways, as they may be unstable.
• Pets are welcome, but leash laws must be followed at all times so that all visitors have a safe, enjoyable experience and wildlife is protected. Pet waste must be picked up and removed.
• Respect the farmer’s crops. Over 100 acres of the property remain under cultivation. Do not enter cultivated fields or damage any crops.
• Old machinery, tires, and equipment may still be present in some areas. Please avoid contact with these items—they are being removed gradually as restoration work continues.
• The old farm quarry is one of Limeledge’s most unique features. Please stay on marked paths and do not climb on rock piles, quarry walls, or debris fields. These areas will soon host rare or sensitive plants and must be protected.
• Poison-ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) is extremely abundant at all locations on the property. Stay on trails and take precautions to avoid coming into contact with it. Note that staghorn sumac (Rhus typhina), which is extremely common at Limeledge, is harmless.
• Before visiting, please see the full Limeledge Grounds Policy.