Location: West of Rochester

  • Akron Falls Park – Akron Falls Trail

    Location: Akron, NY This beautiful waterfall is located 1 hour west of Rochester, NY just outside of Buffalo. It was about 0.1 mile each way to the lookout over the […] Read more

  • Beatty Point Trails

    Location: Greece, NY NOTE: Hunting is allowed at this site; check with DEC for hunting season dates. This trail is located 20 minutes northwest of Rochester, NY near the shore […] Read more

  • Black Creek Park – Fairy House Trail

    Location: North Chili, NY It was difficult to find information on this Fairy House Trail located 20 minutes west of Rochester, NY.  This short trail starts with a small pine […] Read more

  • Black Creek Park – Wetland Trail

    Location: North Chili, NY This beautiful park is located 20 minutes west of Rochester, NY. We hiked the Wetland Trail which is a 2.1 mile one-way trail. We started near […] Read more

  • Braddock Bay – Owl Woods

    Location: Greece, NY Braddock Bay is located 20 minutes northwest of Rochester, NY near Lake Ontario. This trail was really beautiful with pine trees, some benches, and a tree tunnel. […] Read more

  • Breese Park

    Location: West Henrietta, NY We love this short, flat, stroller friendly trail located along the Genesee River 20 minutes southwest of Rochester, NY. The trail is a 1/2 mile stone […] Read more

  • Chili Nature Trail

    Location: Chili, NY We really enjoyed the Chili Nature Trail at the Town of Chili Nature Area, located 20 minutes west of Rochester. It was a nice 1-mile loop trail […] Read more

  • Davis Park

    Location: Chili, NY This park west of Rochester has a paved walking path from one end to the other, two playgrounds (one traditional playground and one accessible playground), a free […] Read more

  • Eternal Flame Trail

    Location: Orchard Park, NY This magical trail is located 1.5 hours west of Rochester, NY near Buffalo. After parking in the large parking lot, we started walking down the flat […] Read more

  • Eva & Harlan Braman Preserve

    Location: Webster, NY This Genesee Land Trust nature preserve is located 15 minutes east of Rochester, NY! We visited this trail on a gloomy November day, and even in those […] Read more

  • Gates Memorial Park

    Location: Gates, NY This basic park is located 10 minutes west of Rochester, NY. It has a 0.5-mile paved walking path around some fields that passes by small wooded areas. […] Read more

  • Genesee County Park & Forest – ACORNS Outdoor Learning Center

    Location: East Bethany, NY This outdoor learning center is located 45 minutes west of Rochester, NY. The ACORNS Outdoor Learning Center is located right next to the Interpretive Center. There […] Read more

  • Genesee County Park & Forest – Forestry Trail

    Location: East Bethany, NY This beautiful 0.61 mile loop trail is located 45 minutes west of Rochester, NY. The Forestry trail is connected to many other trails in a large […] Read more

  • Genesee County Park & Forest – Interpretive Center

    Location: East Bethany, NY This beautiful interpretive nature center is located 45 minutes west of Rochester, NY. There are numerous displays including interactive dioramas, animal taxidermy, birds nest matching, a […] Read more

  • Genesee County Park & Forest – Plantation Trail

    Location: East Bethany, NY This beautiful trail is located 45 minutes west of Rochester, NY. It is a 0.5 mile loop through several tree plantations planted throughout the late 1960’s. […] Read more

  • Genesee County Park & Forest – Play Area

    Location: East Bethany, NY This beautiful park is located 45 minutes west of Rochester, NY. In the northeast corner of the park property is a parking area that is closed in […] Read more

  • Greece Canal Park – West Trail

    Location: Greece, NY This trail is located 15 minutes west of Rochester, NY. The West Trail is an easy 0.4 mile path over level terrain with beautiful nature and wildlife. […] Read more

  • Greece Town Campus Walking Path

    Location: Greece, NY The Greece Town Hall Campus Walking Trail is located 20 minutes northwest of Rochester near the Greece Public Library and Community Center. There is a 1/2 mile […] Read more

  • Holley Canal Falls

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    Location: Holley, NY Holley Canal Falls is a waterfall located 40 minutes west of Rochester, NY that can be viewed without any hiking. You can park right near the falls […] 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

  • Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge – Kanyoo Trail

    Location: Basom, NY This beautiful hiking area is located 1 hour west of Rochester, NY. This trail has two loops: the yellow trail is 0.7 mile and the blue trail […] Read more

  • Lions Park

    Location: Gates, NY This park is located 10 minutes west of Rochester, NY. There is a 0.4 mile stroller-friendly paved path around the perimeter of the park. It passes by […] Read more

  • Lynch Woods Nature Park

    Location: Brighton, NY This undeveloped nature park is located 10 minutes south of Rochester, NY. We hiked the grassy and dirt paths that made several loops through the park. There […] Read more

  • Oatka Creek Park – Bluebird Trail

    Location: Scottsville (Wheatland), NY Oatka Creek Park is located 30 minutes south west of Rochester, NY. The Bluebird Trail follows the blue trail markers and connects the green/black trails and […] Read more

  • Oatka Creek Park – Old Burrell Road

    Location: Scottsville (Wheatland), NY Oatka Creek Park is located 30 minutes south west of Rochester, NY. Old Burrell Road trail follows the green trail markers from the main parking lot. […] Read more

  • Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve – Boardwalk

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    Location: Depew, NY This wonderful nature preserve is located a little over an hour west of Rochester, NY. Brick paths lead to a network of trails and a woodchip path […] Read more

  • Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve – Lily Pond Loop

    Location: Depew, NY This wonderful nature preserve is located a little over an hour west of Rochester, NY. Brick paths lead to a network of trails and a woodchip path […] Read more

  • Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve – Play Area

    Location: Depew, NY This wonderful nature preserve is located a little over an hour west of Rochester, NY. Brick paths lead to a network of trails and a woodchip path […] Read more

  • Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve – State Symbols Trail

    Location: Depew, NY This wonderful nature preserve is located a little over an hour west of Rochester, NY. Brick paths lead to a network of trails and a woodchip path […] 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

  • Spencerport Nature Center

    Location: Spencerport, NY NOTE: This nature area is located on school grounds and its availability to the public is shown below. Check the official website for any updates or changes. […] Read more

  • Victory Fairy Trail at Springdale Farm

    Location: Spencerport, NY This short fairy house trail is located at Springdale Farm 20 minutes west of Rochester, NY. To reach the fairy trail, follow the 0.2 mile paved path […] Read more