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Black Rock Canal Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 290 Google reviews · Running trail in Buffalo, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Black Rock Canal Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Peaceful park with a boat launch offering views of the river, plus fishing.
What runners say about Black Rock Canal Park
“Love to hang here to watch the water n the nature especially early morning or late night you can watch the most beautiful sunrise and sunsets right off the water.”
This is a cool little park, kind of tucked away in-between the 190 and the Niagara River. There's only one entrance through the underpass under the 190, but the park spreads to either side of the entrance.
Love to hang here to watch the water n the nature especially early morning or late night you can watch the most beautiful sunrise and sunsets right off the water. Love to go here when a storm is expected to see how awesome the wind rain and water all look.
This is a great place for family Fishing and free boat launch.The best viewing of the setting sun ever! Complete with bike and walk path free of auto traffic. Casual dating site with a view of the Canadian shoreline and STRAWBERRY ISLAND 😘
Trail conditions & character
“Love to hang here to watch the water n the nature especially early morning or late night you can watch the most beautiful sunrise and sunsets right off the water.”
“Most of the parking is to the north, but there is a small amount of parking right at the entrance, near the boat launch.”
Plan your run at Black Rock Canal Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitewww2.erie.gov
- Phone+1 716-352-7756
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9 pm |
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