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  • B. Forman Park

    Location: Pultneyville, NY (Williamson) There are two playgrounds, one traditional and one with some fun features as well as a storybook walk! There are a couple gravel paths that lead Read more

  • Beechwood State Park

    Location: Sodus, NY This beautiful park is located 40 minutes east of Rochester, NY along the shore of Lake Ontario. Camp Beechwood used to be a girl scout camp and Read more

  • Butterfly Nature Trail at Macedon Canal Park

    Location: Macedon, NY This unique trail located 25 minutes southeast of Rochester is considered a “Forever Wild for Everyone Trail”. Along this accessible, stone dust trail there are numerous things Read more

  • Erie Canal Nature Preserve – Frog Pond Trail

    Location: Pittsford, NY This nature preserve branches off of the Erie Canal east of Rochester, NY. The path is stone dust with short boardwalks. The Frog Pond Trail is 0.35 Read more

  • Ganargua Creek Meadow Preserve

    Location: Macedon, NY This beautiful nature preserve has so much to offer! Wooded paths, creek views, and wildflower meadows full of butterflies make this trail great in every season. We Read more

  • Ganondagan – Earth is Our Mother Trail

    Location: Victor, NY Note: There is hunting allowed at Ganondagan. Do your research before visiting these hiking trails and take safety precautions. Ganondagan, located 25 minutes south of Rochester, is Read more

  • Ganondagan – Granary Trail at Fort Hill

    Location: Victor, NY Note: There is hunting allowed at Ganondagan. Do your research before visiting these hiking trails and take safety precautions. Ganondagan, located 25 minutes south of Rochester, is Read more

  • Genesee Country Village & Museum – Historic Village

    Location: Mumford, NY GCV&M is located 30 minutes west of Rochester, NY. It is the largest living history museum in New York State spanning 600 acres. The village and museum Read more

  • Geneva Lakefront Trail

    Location: Geneva, NY This trail is located at the northern shore of Seneca Lake, 45 minutes southeast of Rochester, NY. The 4.4 mile long out and back path is paved Read more

  • Great Embankment Park

    Location: Pittsford, NY This park is located along the Erie Canal 15 minutes east of Rochester, NY. We parked in the lot by the bathrooms and walked up the steep, Read more

  • Holley Canal Park

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    Location: Holley, NY This is a lovely park located on the Erie Canal in Holley, NY. Up near the canal there is a gazebo, a pavilion, a Little Free Library, Read more

  • Honeoye Falls

    Location: Honeoye Falls, NY We visited this beautiful and accessible waterfall located 25 minutes south of Rochester, NY. We parked in the lot next to the Mendon Town Clerk (also Read more

  • Legion Eyer Park

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    Location: East Rochester, NY We enjoyed this peaceful park located 15 minutes southeast of Rochester, NY. We first parked at the small parking lot just outside of the park entrance. Read more

  • Lock 62 Canal Park (Railroad Loop Trail)

    Location: Pittsford, NY This park features a historic Erie Canal lock and is a stop on the ~5 mile Railroad Loop Trail. You can park behind Wegmans in Pittsford to Read more

  • Lucille Ball Memorial Park

    Location: Celoron, NY This park is located 2.5 hours southwest of Rochester, NY and 1.5 hours south of Buffalo, NY. This park is dedicated to Lucille Ball whose hometown was Read more

  • Lusk Farm Trail

    Location: Pittsford, NY This trail is located 20 minutes east of Rochester, NY. I parked at the Mile Post School and walked .12 miles down the sidewalk along Mendon Road Read more

  • Montezuma Heritage Park

    Location: Montezuma, NY This beautiful and historic park is located one hour east of Rochester, NY. I walked the 0.4 mile wide, grass Aqueduct Trail (trail 2 on the map) Read more

  • Papermill Falls at Papermill Park

    Location: Avon, NY This roadside waterfall is located 30 minutes south of Rochester, NY. There is a bridge to walk over the Conesus Creek with views of another bridge to Read more

  • Pratt’s Falls County Park

    Location: Pompey, NY This beautiful park features a waterfall and pond and is located near Syracuse, roughly 2 hours east of Rochester, NY. This park features a 137 foot waterfall Read more

  • Royalton Ravine Park

    Location: Gasport, NY This beautiful park is located 1 hour west of Rochester, NY. The park starts with a pavilions, restrooms, grassy fields, and a beautiful pond. There is an Read more

  • Veterans Memorial Park (Rush)

    Location: Rush, NY This small park is located 20 minutes south of Rochester, NY. There are no trails in this park but there is a veterans memorial, gazebo, and you Read more

  • Washington Grove

    Location: Rochester, NY This is one of our favorite spots to hike in the city of Rochester! This old growth forest located in Cobb’s Hill makes it feel like you Read more