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Corbett's Glen Nature Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,247 Google reviews · Running trail in Rochester, New York · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Boardwalk
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Corbett's Glen Nature 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.

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendlyStroller / ADAFlat & fastRestroomsTrailhead parkingMile markersQuiet

Trails run by meadows, wetlands & waterfalls in this secluded park full of native birds & wildlife.

What runners say about Corbett's Glen Nature Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1,247 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“This is such a beautiful little park with 2 small waterfalls, well-kept trails, and tons of wildlife.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Super nice trail, such beautiful nature to see and there is a waterfall not even a mile down the trail.”

🪧 well-marked 2 mentions

“Trails are clean and well marked.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Overall a very peaceful and great place to check out!”

A great scenic area, not too far from the city of Rochester. Corbett's Glen has a few trails to explore, but I usually stick to the main pathway with the waterfall area and the tunnel. Parking can be a bit challenging, due to very limited spots and an increased interest in the park in the last decade.

★★★★★ — Megan , Jul 2023

This is such a beautiful little park with 2 small waterfalls, well-kept trails, and tons of wildlife. Most of the trails are easily navigable, even for someone with mobility issues like myself. However, the trails are not stroller or wheelchair friendly.

★★★★★ — Alisa , Jun 2025

Wow! I just love this park. While parking is a bit of a struggle, it is worth the bother. Enjoy the falls, nice walk along the creek, find sings for trails and enjoy the nature. Some trails connect to others and take you for a longer walk... just make sure you allow enough day light for a walk.

★★★★★ — Maria , Jun 2019

I lived in the Rochester area for 30 years and never knew that this trail existed. My father told me about it- we took my 8 year old and two dogs. It was a great trail. Not too intense- just pleasent.

★★★★★ — Krystal , Apr 2019

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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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 13 mentions

“Parking can be a bit challenging, due to very limited spots and an increased interest in the park in the last decade.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 9 mentions

“There is a wide trail that takes you through an evergreen area then meanders down to a rushing waterfall (season dependent).”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 7 mentions

“Park is dog friendly, but you are required to leash your dog AND clean up after it.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“Overall a very peaceful and great place to check out!”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“There aren't any restrooms, but there are stores with public restrooms nearby.”

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Flat & fast 2 mentions

“The terrain is not flat, but easily traversed by nimble children and adults.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 2 mentions

“However, the trails are not stroller or wheelchair friendly.”

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📏 Mile markers 2 mentions

“Trails are clean and well marked.”

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🪵 Boardwalk

“After following the river for a bit you wander on a boardwalk over a marsh.”

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Plan your run at Corbett's Glen Nature Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
  • 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, restrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitetownofbrighton.org
  • Phone+1 585-784-5260

Hours

Monday 8 am–10 pm
Tuesday 8 am–10 pm
Wednesday 8 am–10 pm
Thursday 8 am–10 pm
Friday 8 am–10 pm
Saturday 8 am–10 pm
Sunday 8 am–10 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 Corbett's Glen Nature Park

415 Penfield Rd, Rochester, NY 14625

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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.