Path Type: Stroller Friendly (any stroller)
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Amherst State Park – Ellicott Creek Trail
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
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ARTWalk
Location: Rochester, NY ARTWalk is a permanent art trail in the Neighborhood of the Arts (NOTA) in Rochester, NY. The route connects arts centers and public spaces along University Avenue Read more
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Audubon Community Nature Center – Outdoor Areas
Location: Jamestown, NY This nature center is located 2.5 hours southwest of Rochester, NY and 1.5 hours south of Buffalo, NY. There are several hiking trails as well as hands-on Read more
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Audubon Community Nature Center – Overlook Trail
Location: Jamestown, NY This nature center is located 2.5 hours southwest of Rochester, NY and 1.5 hours south of Buffalo, NY. The Overlook Trail is a 0.6 mile long loop Read more
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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
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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
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Brighton Memorial Library – Children’s Literary Garden
Location: Brighton, NY This super short paved garden trail is located just next to the Brighton Memorial Library. The path starts out with several wooden archways and is lined with Read more
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Brighton Town Park
Location: Brighton, NY This lovely park is located 10 minutes south of Rochester, NY. There are two walking areas here in addition to baseball fields, pavilions, a lodge, restrooms, and Read more
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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
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Camp Eastman
Location: Rochester/Irondequoit, NY This is a super duper short (~0.1 mile) little paved loop path near Lake Ontario in Rochester, NY. The path passes by playground equipment (including accessible features), Read more
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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
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Center Park West
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
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Charles E. Sexton Memorial Park (North Ponds Park)
Location: Webster, NY This park is located 20 minutes east of Rochester, NY. There are two beautiful ponds with a 1-mile paved path around them. There are benches, picnic tables, Read more
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Chimney Bluffs State Park – Meadow Trail
Location: Huron, NY This beautiful state park is located one hour east of Rochester, NY along the shore of Lake Ontario. The Meadow Trail is a 0.2 mile out and Read more
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Clift Park
Location: Skaneateles I visited this park in Lake George in 2015 and we enjoyed the festive gazebo, lit up tree at the end of the pier, and the views of Read more
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Cobb’s Hill Park/Lake Riley
Location: Rochester, NY The bottom part of Cobb’s Hill Park, located along Culver Road in the city of Rochester, has a lot to offer! While there is not an official Read more
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Cobb’s Hill Reservoir
Location: Rochester, NY Cobb’s Hill Reservoir, located in the city of Rochester, has a great view of downtown. There is a 0.7 mile flat paved loop around a fenced-in reservoir. Read more
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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
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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
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Durand Eastman Park – Irondequoit Lakeside Trail
Location: Rochester, NY This trail, also called the Lakeshore Bike Trail and the Lake Ontario State Parkway Trail, is located in Rochester, NY. The roughly 9 mile trail trail starts Read more
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Durand Eastman Park – Log Cabin Road
Location: Rochester, NY Durand Eastman Park is located along Lake Ontario in the city of Rochester. There are several trails in the park with beautiful views. We drove the Log Read more
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Durand Eastman Park – Pinetum
Location: Rochester, NY On my hunt to find all of the pine tree hikes in the Rochester area, I had to check out the pinetum at Durand Eastman Park. We Read more
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Ellison Park – North Landing Entrance
Location: Penfield, NY Ellison Park is a beautiful park less than 10 minutes east of Rochester, NY. We like to park at the North Landing Entrance. There are restrooms here Read more
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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
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Fairy Doors of Dansville
Location: Dansville, NY There are 31 fairy doors in Dansville, one hour south of Rochester, NY! They are located in the windows of different businesses and Pioneer Park along a Read more
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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
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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
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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
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Genesee Gateway Park
Location: Rochester, NY This park along the Genesee River is located in the city of Rochester, NY. We parked by the signs for the Genesee Riverway Trail and then walked Read more
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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
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Genesee Valley Park – Red Creek Trail
Location: Rochester, NY This park is located in the city of Rochester, NY. The Red Creek Trail is 0.6 miles each way (1.2 round trip) starting from the Tupelo Shelter. Read more
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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
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Glen Park
Location: Williamsville, NY We visited this beautiful park on a recent trip to Buffalo, located 1.5 hours west of Rochester, NY. We parked near the Nature Play Playground which had Read more
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Hamburg Clock Tower
Location: Hamburg, NY This clock tower on the shore of Lake Erie is located near Buffalo, just over 1 hour west of Rochester. We stopped here to park and stretch Read more
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Hamlin Beach State Park – Beach Boardwalk
Location: Hamlin, NY This state park is located 30 minutes northwest of Rochester, NY along the shore of Lake Ontario. The Beach Boardwalk is a 1.84 mile path along the Read more
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Hamlin Beach State Park – Yanty Creek Nature Trail
Location: Hamlin, NY This state park is located 30 minutes northwest of Rochester, NY along the shore of Lake Ontario. On the east end of the park is the Yanty Read more
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Hidden Sidewalk
Location: Rochester, NY This not-so-secret sidewalk is located along Lake Ontario in the City of Rochester. We parked at the northwest corner of the parking lot at Ontario Beach Park Read more
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Highland Park – Lamberton Conservatory
Location: Rochester, NY This indoor conservatory is one of our favorite spots in Highland Park! We love to walk the loop to see all of the beautiful plants, trees, and Read more
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Highland Park – Lamberton Conservatory Holiday Show (SEASONAL)
This annual holiday light show at the Lamberton Conservatory at Highland Park is one of our favorite activities! My main post on the Lamberton Conservatory can be found here. 2024 Read more
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Highland Park – Walking Path
Location: Rochester, NY Highland Park is one of my favorite parks in the Rochester area. There is so much to see in any season. I spend a lot of my Read more
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Holley Canal Falls
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
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Holley Canal Park
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
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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
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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
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Hoskins Park
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
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Huckleberry Swamp (SEASONAL)
Location: North Rose, NY 🚨Note: this trail is NOT always open for hiking! I believe it’s closed every Monday for trail maintenance and also closed in the fall and winter!! Read more
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Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge – Swallow Hollow Nature Trail
Location: Basom, NY This beautiful hiking area is located 1 hour west of Rochester, NY. This trail is a 1.3 mile loop through marsh, forested wetlands, and upland habitat including Read more
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Kent Park – Webster Arboretum
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
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Keuka Lake State Park – Lakefront Path
Location: Keuka Park, NY This state park is just over an hour from Rochester, NY on the northwest shore of Keuka Lake. There is a short paved and dirt path Read more
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King’s Bend Park
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
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Labrador Hollow Unique Area – Boardwalk Trail
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
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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
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LaSalle’s Landing Park
Location: Penfield, NY This small park is located northeast of Rochester, NY along the Irondequoit Bay. There is fishing access and a small canoe/kayak launch. There is a short sidewalk Read more
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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
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Legion Eyer Park
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Lock 32 Canal Park
Location: Pittsford, NY This park is located 10 minutes east of Rochester, NY. This is a beautiful spot to access the Erie Canalway Trail for a stroll along the canal. Read more
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Lock 33 Canal Park
Location: Henrietta/Brighton, NY This park is located in Henrietta on the border with Brighton, 10 minutes southeast of Rochester, NY. There is a small parking area near the lock. Here, Read more
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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
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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
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Manchester Gateway Trail
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
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Mark Tubbs Memorial Park
Location: Lima, NY This park is located 30 minutes south of Rochester in Lima, NY features a playground, gazebo, and a gravel/grass trail that leads to a pond. We walked Read more
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Mead Square Park – Holiday Lights
Location: Victor, NY This small park is located right on Main Street in Victor. The brick path is only 200 feet long. There are several benches along the path. The Read more
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Memorial Art Gallery – Centennial Sculpture Park
Location: Rochester, NY This museum is located in the city of Rochester. The Centennial Sculpture Park at the Memorial Art Gallery opened in 2013 to celebrate the museum’s 100th anniversary. Read more
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Northampton Park – 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
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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
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Onondaga Lake Park – East Shore Recreation Trail and Shoreline Walking Trail
Location: Liverpool, NY This park is located just over an hour east of Rochester, NY on the shore of Onondaga Lake near Syracuse. There are two main trails on the Read more
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Onondaga Lake Park – West Shore Trail
Location: Liverpool, NY This park is located just over an hour east of Rochester, NY on the shore of Onondaga Lake near Syracuse. The West Shore Trail is a paved Read more
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Ontario Beach Park
Location: Rochester, NY This large and stroller-friendly park is located in the City of Rochester, NY along the shore of Lake Ontario. There is a network of paved paths through Read more
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Ontario County Park at Gannett Hill – “The Jump Off”
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
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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
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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
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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
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Panorama Valley Park – Irondequoit Creek Panorama Plaza Trail
Location: Penfield, NY Panorama Valley Park is located 10 minutes east of Rochester, NY. This little park is located behind Panorama Plaza. There is a small grassy area with a Read more
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Perinton Park
Location: Perinton, NY This lovely park is located on the Erie Canal 15 minutes east of Rochester, NY. We parked in the large lot near the multi age playground and Read more
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Pont de Rennes
Location: Rochester, NY I visited this scenic bridge located in Rochester, NY on a beautiful snowy day. This pedestrian bridge spans 858 feet and is 114 feet above the Genesee Read more
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Powder Mills Park – Fish Hatchery
Location: Pittsford, NY The fish hatchery is located 15 minutes southeast of Rochester, NY. This is a nice spot to walk around to see the fish, feed them, or just Read more
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Powers Farm Market – Nativity Trail
Location: Pittsford, NY We love visiting Powers Farm Market in every season! In the winter, there are Christmas trees for sale, an outdoor firepit, a festively decorated door, and a Read more
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Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve – Boardwalk
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
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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
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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
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Richard P. Outhouse Memorial Park
Location: Canandaigua, NY This small park is located 30 minutes southeast of Rochester, NY. This basic park has a 0.75 flat paved perimeter path with several benches and very little Read more
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RMSC Cumming Nature Center – Gnome Roam (SEASONAL)
Location: Naples, NY 🚨 Read this before visiting!!! This is a seasonal trail exhibit. Check the RMSC Gnome Roam Website to check for open dates 🚨 This 0.75 mile long Read more
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Roc Holiday Village
Location: Rochester, NY This is not a trail, but a lovely spot to walk around during the holidays. There are food and gift vendors, a free ice skating rink, and Read more
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Sandbar Park
Location: Webster, NY This new little park is located just northeast of Rochester, NY along the shore of Lake Ontario. There is an accessible path along the water with beautiful Read more
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Schoen Place
Location: Pittsford, NY This Erie Canalside spot is located 15 minutes east of Rochester, NY. There are old warehouses that have been turned into shops and restaurants. You can walk Read more
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Seneca Park – Trout Lake
Location: Rochester, NY Trout Lake is located right in the city of Rochester, NY in Seneca Park. There is parking at the several shelters around the lake or alongside the Read more
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Shadow Pines
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
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Sherwood Fields Park
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
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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
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Star Alley Park
Location: Rochester, NY This small “pocket park” is located in the South Wedge neighborhood in the city of Rochester, NY. There is a small covered stage, picnic tables, public art Read more
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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
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Stewart Park
Location: Ithaca, NY This park is located in Ithaca along the shore of Cayuga Lake, 1 hour 45 minutes southeast of Rochester, NY. This beautiful park has so much to Read more
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Taughannock Falls State Park – Falls Overlook
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
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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
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Tinker Nature Park – Grounds
Location: Henrietta, NY This park is located 15 minutes south of Rochester, NY. If you park in the main parking lot, you can find some really nice spots. There are Read more
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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
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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
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Trillium Nature Center – Jenny Glen Boardwalk
Location: North Java, NY This Buffalo Audubon Society nature center (formerly Beaver Meadows Nature Center) is located 1.25 hours southwest of Rochester, NY and 40 minutes from Buffalo. A quarter Read more
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Trolley Trail
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
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Turning Point Park
Location: Rochester, NY This beautiful park is located in the City of Rochester and includes a section the Genesee Riverway Trail. After parking at the lot on Boxart Street, we Read more
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Webster First Responders Park – Chiyoda Paved Loop
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
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Webster Park – Fishing Pier
Location: Webster, NY Webster Park is located 25 minutes northeast of Rochester, NY near the shore of Lake Ontario. At the northeast end of Webster Park is the fishing pier. Read more
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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