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Canawaugus Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 235 Google reviews · Running trail in Scottsville, New York · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Canawaugus 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.

ShadedScenicFlat & fastHillyRestroomsTrailhead parking

Park with a creek for fishing, swimming and bridge-jumping.

What runners say about Canawaugus Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (235 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“It was extremely well kept, nice flat and very shady.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Another beautiful day in this park!”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“With seating Greenway trail for biking, ground stone path but tree covered trail thru farmland, and ild canal and railway trail.”

We went to this place on a whim. We wanted to get out of the city (buffalo) and go to some natural water hole that would be fun and safe for young and big kids alike.

★★★★☆ — Bridget , Jul 2019

Love the park and greenway . Did some fishing .ended up going back with my wife she loves the park also. We followed the creek to the river and fished that also .

★★★★☆ — Roger , Jan 2018

Great park to picnic, walk, enjoy the water or to hop on the trail. Fishing is a thing here too. :)

★★★★★ — Zsuzsanna , Jul 2023

Beautiful creek side park. With seating Greenway trail for biking, ground stone path but tree covered trail thru farmland, and ild canal and railway trail. Level east biking.

★★★★★ — Barbara , Aug 2025

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“This great little park in Scottsville, NY has benches that overlook the Oatka Creek.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 4 mentions

“There was a little steep incline to a tiny rocky beach area where we set up our blankets and the kids went in.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“Great place for a trailhead.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“With seating Greenway trail for biking, ground stone path but tree covered trail thru farmland, and ild canal and railway trail.”

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Flat & fast 2 mentions

“It was extremely well kept, nice flat and very shady.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Canawaugus 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitescottsvilleny.org
  • Phone(585) 889-4700

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

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Canawaugus Park

4260 River Rd, Scottsville, NY 14546

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.