Path Type: Stone Dust Path

  • Amherst State Park – Ellicott Creek Trail

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    Location: Williamsville, NY This park is located 1.25 hours west of Rochester, NY near Buffalo. We parked in the lot by St. Mary’s Apartments and walked down the Ellicott Creek Read more

  • Andrews Park and Trail

    Location: Henrietta, NY This park is located in a neighborhood with gravel/stone dust trails through the woods with some swampy areas (and lots of bugs). We did the smallest 0.4 Read more

  • Bishop Nature Preserve

    Location: Waterloo, NY This Finger Lakes Land Trust nature preserve is located 50 minutes southeast of Rochester, NY near the top of Seneca Lake. There are several short trails at 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

  • Brickyard Trail

    Location: Brighton, NY This flat, accessible, stone dust trail is located 10 minutes south of Rochester, NY. The path is 0.8 miles long one-way and passes through a small wooded Read more

  • Buckland Park Loop

    Location: Brighton, NY Buckland Park is located 10 minutes south of Rochester, NY. This park has many sports fields, picnic areas, pavilions, seasonal restrooms, three playgrounds, and a 1-mile stone-dust 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

  • Canawaugus Park

    Location: Scottsville, NY We really enjoyed this peaceful park about 25 minutes southwest of Rochester, NY. It is located along Oatka Creek. in Scottsville. There were two benches overlooking the Read more

  • Center Park West

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    Location: Perinton, NY This park is located 25 minutes east of Rochester, NY. This park is located behind the Fairport Rec Center and is home of the amphitheater where performances Read more

  • Corbett’s Glen Nature Park

    Location: Brighton, NY This beautiful nature park is 7 minutes east of Rochester, NY. There are two entrances to the park: the parking lot on Penfield Road provides access to Read more

  • Delphi Falls Park – Lower Falls

    Location: Cazenovia, NY This waterfall park is located south of Syracuse, two hours from Rochester. We walked along the brand new ADA accessible stone dust trail to the beautiful overlook Read more

  • Ellison Park – Indian Landing Trail

    Location: Penfield, NY Ellison Park is located less than 10 minutes east of Rochester, NY. The Indian Landing Trail is a 1.5 mile loop trail. The path is mostly flat 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

  • Fellows Road Park

    Location: Perinton, NY This lovely park is located 20 minutes east of Rochester, NY. There is a one-mile stone dust path around the perimeter of the park with fitness stations. Read more

  • Genesee Valley Greenway State Park – Brook Road Parking Area

    Location: Chili, NY Genesee Valley Greenway State Park – Brook Road Parking Area is 90 mile, multi-use trail that runs from Rochester, NY to Hinsdale, NY. We parked at the 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

  • Green Lakes State Park – Green Lake Trail

    Location: Fayetteville, NY This beautiful state park is located 1.5 hours east of Rochester, NY just south of Syracuse. The Green Lake Trail is a 2 mile loop trail that Read more

  • Green Lake State Park – Round Lake Trail

    Location: Fayetteville, NY This beautiful state park is located 1.5 hours east of Rochester, NY just south of Syracuse. The Green Lake Trail is a 1 mile loop trail that Read more

  • Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area

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    Location: Springwater, NY This beautiful park is located about an hour south of Rochester, NY. There are wooded hiking trails and an amazing scenic view with a bench overlooking Honeoye Read more

  • Hojack Trail

    Location: Webster, NY The Hojack Trail is a 5-mile long rail trail located in Webster, NY. It connects to several other trails including the Bird Sanctuary Trail, Charles E. Sexton Read more

  • Hoskins Park

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    Location: Henrietta, NY This tiny park is located 15 minutes south of Rochester, NY. There is a 0.25 mile loop path through this park. The surface is mostly stone dist Read more

  • Ithaca Children’s Garden

    Location: Ithaca, NY This is a magical and wonderful place to walk around in Ithaca, located 1.5 hours southeast of Rochester. There is so much to do! There is a Read more

  • Kent Park – Webster Arboretum

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    Location: Webster, NY This park and arboretum is located 20 minutes east of Rochester, NY. There are gazebos, multiple benches, a pond with a fountain, a playground, and a narrow Read more

  • King’s Bend Park

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    Location: Pittsford, NY This park is located 12 minutes south of Rochester, NY. This small park has a playground and several shelters. There is a pond for catch-and-release fishing, benches, Read more

  • Labrador Hollow Unique Area – Tinker Falls

    Location: Tully, NY This trail is located south of Syracuse – just about 2 hour east of Rochester, NY. This nature area is located in the middle of a valley Read more

  • Lehigh Valley Trail North Branch – Rush Trailhead

    Location: Rush, NY The Lehigh Valley Trail is a 15 mile converted rail-trail that once served as the Lehigh Valley Railroad. The North Branch of the Lehigh Valley Trail runs 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

  • Letchworth State Park – Autism Nature Trail

    Location: Castile, NY The Autism Nature Trail is located one hour southwest of Rochester, NY at Letchworth State Park. According to its website, “The Autism Nature Trail is for everyone—especially Read more

  • Letchworth State Park – Middle Falls and Upper Falls

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    Location: Castile, NY This park is located 1 hour southwest of Rochester, NY. There are numerous trails and viewpoints throughout the park. Middle Falls and Upper Falls are two of Read more

  • Lime Hollow Nature Center – Eric Kroot Art Trail

    Location: Cortland, NY Note: There is hunting allowed at Lime Hollow Nature Center. Do your research before visiting these hiking trails and take safety precautions. This 0.32 mile trail is Read more

  • Lime Hollow Nature Center – Trail for All

    Location: Cortland, NY Note: There is hunting allowed at Lime Hollow Nature Center. Do your research before visiting these hiking trails and take safety precautions. This 0.25 mile, flat accessible Read more

  • Linear Garden

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    Location: Rochester, NY This lovely pocket park is located in the North Winton Village neighborhood of the City of Rochester. There is a short and narrow stone dust path, about 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

  • Lollypop Farm

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    Location: Fairport, NY There is a lot to do at Lollypop Farm, located 20 minutes southeast of Rochester. You can walk around the farm and look at the animals when Read more

  • Manchester Gateway Trail

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    Location: Manchester, NY This trail is located 30 minutes southeast of Rochester, NY. We parked in the small parking area at the northern end of the trail at Route 96 Read more

  • Ontario County Park at Gannett Hill – “The Jump Off”

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    Location: Naples, NY Ontario County Park is located less than an hour from Rochester. The “Jump Off” is a 0.1 mile stroller friendly, ADA accessible trail and is one of Read more

  • Ontario Pathways – Art Trail

    🚨 Read this before visiting!!! This is a temporary trail exhibit. Check the Ontario Pathways website/Facebook to check when it’s assembled and taken down for the year 🚨 Location: Canandaigua, Read more

  • Ontario Pathways – Phelps Trailhead

    Location: Phelps, NY This trailhead of the 25-mile Ontario Pathways rail trail is located 35 minutes east of Rochester, NY. We only hiked a short section of the trail. There Read more

  • Ontario Pathways – Pooh Trail

    Location: Canandaigua, NY This whimsical trail is located south of Rochester in Canandaigua, NY. It is a short segment of the 25-mile Ontario Pathways rail trail and features painted wooden Read more

  • Pal-Mac Aqueduct Park

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    Location: Palmyra, NY This park is located 30 minutes east of Rochester, NY. This small park has historic remnants of the Erie Canal, including the 1857 Mud Creek Aqueduct, the Read more

  • Powder Mills Park – Daffodil Meadow

    Location: Pittsford, NY This beautiful meadow of daffodils is located 15 minutes southeast of Rochester, NY in Powder Mills Park. There are two ways to reach the Daffodil Meadow. Trail 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

  • 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 – 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

  • Root Glen

    Location: Clinton, NY This nature area is located 2 hours east of Rochester, NY. Root Glen is a botanical garden and wooded trail system located on the Hamilton College campus. Read more

  • Shadow Pines

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    Location: Penfield, NY This former golf course is now a hiking and walking area as well as located 10 minutes east of Rochester, NY. There are a few different areas Read more

  • Sherwood Fields Park

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    Location: Penfield, NY This park is located 20 minutes east of Rochester, NY. This park features meadows, forested and shrub wetlands, and streams. According to the official website, “the primary Read more

  • Spring Lake Trail

    Location: Perinton, NY This trail is located 15 minutes east of Rochester, NY. We parked in the parking lot of Spring Lake Park and played on the playground for a Read more

  • Sterling Nature Center – Lakeview Trail

    Location: Sterling, NY This nature park is located 1.25 hours east of Rochester, NY along the shore of Lake Ontario. The Lakeview Trail is a short, accessible stone dust path Read more

  • Taughannock Falls State Park – Gorge Trail

    Location: Trumansburg, NY NOTE: Deer hunting (bow only) is permitted in season. Take precautions. This beautiful state park in the Finger Lakes is located 1.5 hour southeast of Rochester, NY Read more

  • Thomas Creek Wetland Walk

    Location: Fairport, NY This is a really lovely wetland walk located in the village of Fairport located 20 minutes east of Rochester. We parked in the small gravel lot at Read more

  • Thompson Park at Bear Creek Harbor

    Location: Ontario, NY This beautiful park on the shore of Lake Ontario is located 30 minutes east of Rochester, NY. There is a short stone and stone dust path to Read more

  • Thornell Farm Park

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    Location: Pittsford, NY This park has a large, stroller-friendly 2/3 mile gravel “jogging trail” around the perimeter, a playground, a Little Free Library, pavilions with picnic tables, tennis courts, and Read more

  • Tinker Nature Park – Woodland Trail

    Location: Pittsford, NY This is a beautiful park located 15 minutes south of Rochester, NY. The woodland trail is the outer loop, shown in the map below. The loop is Read more

  • Trail of Hope

    Location: Lyons, NY This short, flat trail (about 0.5-0.75 miles) is located near the Lyons Community Center. The trail contains a LOT of wooden signs, art, and gardens. There’s a Read more

  • Trolley Trail

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    Location: Victor, NY We had a great time walking the Trolley Trail in Victor located 30 minutes southeast of Rochester, NY! The Trolley Trail is a 4-mile mostly flat rail Read more

  • Veterans Memorial Park (Penfield)

    Location: Penfield, NY This Veterans Memorial Park (not to be confused with the one in Henrietta or the one in Rush) is located 15 minutes east of Rochester. Near the Read more

  • Victor Municipal Park

    Location: Victor, NY This nice park located 25 minutes southeast of Rochester, NY features a StoryWalk, fitness area, playground, and a fishing pond with a small dock. The StoryWalk is Read more

  • Webster First Responders Park – Chiyoda Trail

    Location: Webster, NY This trail is located at First Responders Park 20 minutes east of Rochester, NY. According to the website: “The Chiyoda Trails are located at the Webster Recreation Read more

  • Whiting Road Nature Preserve

    Location: Webster, NY This nature preserve is located 20 minutes northeast of Rochester, NY. There is a whole network of trails in this park (described here). We decided to hike Read more

  • The Wild Center – Raquette River Roll

    Location: Tupper Lake, NY The Wild Center is located in the Adirondacks 4 hours northeast of Rochester, NY. The Raquette River Roll runs along the new Fen Trail – a Read more