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Genesee County Park & Forest

4.8 ★★★★★ 640 Google reviews · Running trail in East Bethany, New York · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Confirmed from Genesee County Park & Forest'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.

ScenicDog-friendlyRestrooms

Playground with picnic tables, plus groomed trails for hiking & cross-country skiing.

What runners say about Genesee County Park & Forest

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (640 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Trails are clearly marked, park is clean and beautiful, staff are friendly.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 10 mentions

“Always a great road trip to a beautiful relaxing get-away outdoors with plenty of hiking trails, ponds, creeks, animals, pavilions with grills and playgrounds.”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 3 mentions

“Wonderful park that is very people and dog friendly.”

There are alot of trails to walk on and many pavilions and playgrounds. We brought our dog and he loved it! We didnt run into anyone else on the trail. Its only 15 minutes from warsaw, we will be back again.

★★★★★ — Austin , Jun 2024

This is a beautiful little gem of a park with some really nice hiking trails. I enjoyed lots of wildlife on my walk and beautiful scenery. Love the tall pine grove forests!

★★★★★ — Jamie , Jul 2023

This is an awesome park for hiking,running and having a bike race. Walking the dog as well. Trails are in very good condition and fun to ride.

★★★★★ — Chris , Nov 2017

This place is great anytime of the year. Well groomed trails throughout the park. Snowshoe rentals during the winter makes a great afternoon with or without the kids. Frequent nature events such as the owl walk. Park staff is super helpful and knowledgeable . Highly recommend

★★★★★ — Joe , Mar 2021

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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 10 mentions

“Always a great road trip to a beautiful relaxing get-away outdoors with plenty of hiking trails, ponds, creeks, animals, pavilions with grills and playgrounds.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“One of my favorite local places to hike, bring my dog, and have picnics.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Playgrounds, bathrooms, paved roads, marked trails.”

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Plan your run at Genesee County Park & Forest

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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteco.genesee.ny.us
  • Phone(585) 344-1122

Hours

Monday 9 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–9 PM
Thursday 9 AM–9 PM
Friday 9 AM–9 PM
Saturday 9 AM–9 PM
Sunday 9 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 Genesee County Park & Forest

11095 Bethany Center Rd, East Bethany, NY 14054

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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.