Water Feature: Creek
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Abraham Lincoln Park – Blue Trail
Location: Penfield, NY Abraham Lincoln Park (formerly Bay Park East) is located 10 minutes east of Rochester, NY. The Blue Trail has a small loop, a branch to Smith Road, […] Read more
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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
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Beechwoods Trail
Location: Perinton, NY This small 22.8 acre wooded hiking area is located 20 minutes east of Rochester, NY. We parked in the small parking lot on Squirrels Heath Road (approximate […] 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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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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Cayuga Nature Center – TreeTops Treehouse
Location: Ithaca, NY We had so much fun visiting this nature center 1.5 hours south of Rochester! We especially enjoyed climbing the six-story treehouse in the woods! To reach the […] Read more
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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Finn Park Nature Trail
Location: Webster, NY This beautiful nature park is located 15 minutes northeast of Rochester, NY. My hike was overall 1.3 miles long. It started with quarter mile path through a […] Read more
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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
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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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Gosnell Big Woods Preserve
Location: Webster, NY This beautiful nature preserve is located 15 minutes east of Rochester, NY near the shore of Lake Ontario. This preserve has an old-growth forest, a field, and […] 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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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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Ithaca Falls
Location: Ithaca, NY This beautiful Finger Lakes waterfall is located 1.5 hours southeast of Rochester, NY. There is a short 0.2 mile rocky, gravel trail to the waterfalls with a […] Read more
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John Ungar Nature Trail
Location: Webster, NY This short 0.34 mile loop trail branches off of the Hojack Trail halfway between Drumm Road and Van Alstyne in Webster, NY. It is a narrow, dirt […] 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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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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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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Maguire Family Wildlife Sanctuary
Location: Ontario, NY This Genesee Land Trust wildlife sanctuary is located 30 minutes east of Rochester, NY. It is a short, half mile loop hike through woodlands and wetlands with […] Read more
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Mertensia Park
Location: Farmington, NY This park is located 25 minutes southeast of Rochester, NY. In early May we visited this beautiful park to see the bluebells in bloom along the creek. […] Read more
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Palmyra Community Library
Location: Palmyra, NY This is a very tiny little storybook walk located behind the Palmyra Community Library, 30 minutes east of Rochester. You can park at the front of the […] Read more
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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
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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. After […] Read more
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Powder Mills Park – Grandview and Pine Forest Trails
Location: Pittsford, NY I took a beautiful snowy hike at this park located 15 minutes southeast of Rochester, NY. I parked at the lot on Woolston Road (near this GPS: […] Read more
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RMSC Cumming Nature Center – Beaver Trail
Location: Naples, NY RMSC Cumming Nature Center is located an hour south of Rochester, NY. The 1.5 mile loop trail starts with a walk through the picturesque red pine stand. […] 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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Robert C. Corby Arboretum and Wildlife Sanctuary
Location: Pittsford, NY I recently visited this beautiful arboretum located 15 minutes east of Rochester, NY in Pittsford. We parked in one of the parking lots at the Old Pickle […] Read more
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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
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Seneca Park – Zoo Falls
Location: Rochester, NY This waterfall is located right in the city of Rochester, NY in Seneca Park. I hiked this trail on October 30th. We parked at the Wegman Lodge […] 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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Sherburne Park
Location: Walworth, NY This park with a nature trail is located 25 minutes east of Rochester, NY. There is an easy and flat 1 mile nature trail around the perimeter […] Read more
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Sibleyville Nature Reserve
Location: Mendon / Honeoye Falls, NY This nature reserve located 30 minutes south of Rochester has meadows and wildflowers, beautiful wooded areas, creek access, and a prominent drumlin with wonderful […] Read more
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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
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Stony Brook State Park – Gorge Trail
Location: Dansville, NY This beautiful trail is located in a state park located one hour south of Rochester, NY. It features beautiful creek views and waterfalls. There are benches, a […] 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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Thornell Farm Park
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
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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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Webster Park – Beeches Trail
Location: Webster, NY This hiking trail is located 15 minutes east of Rochester, NY near Lake Ontario. We recently were sledding at Webster Park off of Holt Road and decided […] Read more
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Webster Park – West Trail
Location: Webster, NY I really enjoyed this hiking trail located 15 minutes east of Rochester, NY near Lake Ontario. This 1.6 mile loops trail had some hills and narrow sections […] Read more