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Genesee River Lower Falls at Maplewood Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 61 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 River Lower Falls at Maplewood 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.
What runners say about Genesee River Lower Falls at Maplewood Park
“Its a beautiful park during summer but is also interesting in winter time”
When the salmon make they're run it's worth the walk down to the base of the falls. During winter on a cold sunny day...magical
Best viewed by parking at Seth Green Park and walking the road down to the falls.
The roses were gorgeous at Maplewood Park, so many varieties! And, the hike along the Genesee River beautiful as well.
The trail is still undergoing maintenance. The best view is from the bridge!!
Trail conditions & character
“This is a great waterfall, but visibility is limited to the top half of the falls if viewing it from the park area.”
Plan your run at Genesee River Lower Falls at Maplewood 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.
- Websitecityofrochester.gov
- Phone+1 585-428-6755
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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