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Brickyard Trail (North Entrance)
4.8 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · Running trail in Rochester, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Brickyard Trail (North Entrance)'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.
Compact hiking area featuring wooded sections and ponds as well as nature, wildflowers, and wildlife.
What runners say about Brickyard Trail (North Entrance)
“The ponds where the old brickyard was are beautiful at sunset and have some nice historical information panels.”
Didn’t know this is such a beautiful trail full of wild flowers on either side. Good place for a nice walk or a bike ride.
I live locally and love this trail. It's quite short, but it's good for a quick walk outside. Despite its shortness, the scenery is varied with two different feeling wooded sections and the lovely ponds. It's also a good way to get to Buckland Park from the neighborhoods along Elmwood.
Lovely trail full of nature! This trail is only 0.8 miles but spills out to a lovely neighborhood on one side and is adjacent another park on the other side.
Nice level nature trail that is accessible to those using alternative mobility devices. Lots of birds and sometimes deer can be viewed.
Trail conditions & character
“The ponds where the old brickyard was are beautiful at sunset and have some nice historical information panels.”
“Nice level nature trail that is accessible to those using alternative mobility devices.”
“Fun flat trail for walking, dog-walking, biking that takes you to multiple bird watching areas and fields.”
Plan your run at Brickyard Trail (North Entrance)
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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitetownofbrighton.org
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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