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Genesee Gateway Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 279 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 Genesee Gateway 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.
Riverside walkway, part of the Genesee Riverway Trail, with a playground & boat ramp.
What runners say about Genesee Gateway Park
“Interesting views and well maintained sidewalks.”
“One of the most beautiful walks you can take in Rochester's inner city.”
My favorite place to walk. There is construction going on(4/21), on one side to change the view side walk area. I'm looking forward to that being done. There is something calming and naturey right in the middle of the city. I love it anytime of year.
Beautiful walk and view of the city. More people should be out here. Get off your couch and get outside Rochester! :)
Lovely place to walk the dog as there are plastic bags and garbage cans strategically dotted around, just in case Fido goes through the bags you brought from home. There's almost always a breeze here, making it the place to be in the summer heat. But rug for the arctic if it's winter.
It's a good place to go if you want to get away from the city for a few moments. The bike trails are wonderful, and well kept. It's good to watch nature in the river, waterfalls, are good place to just sit and watch Life.
Trail conditions & character
“It's good to watch nature in the river, waterfalls, are good place to just sit and watch Life.”
“If you're looking for parking on Thursdays- enter through the Spectrum parking lot, and drive into the stretch of the beaten-down grass and park next to the other cars.”
Plan your run at Genesee Gateway 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 — reported by runners
- Websitecityofrochester.gov
- Phone(585) 428-5990
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10:30 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10:30 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10:30 PM |
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