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Genesee Riverway Trail Extension
4.5 ★★★★★ 65 Google reviews · Running trail in Rochester, New York · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Genesee Riverway Trail Extension'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.
Paved and unpaved trails in a tree-covered riverside park.
What runners say about Genesee Riverway Trail Extension
“very beautiful hiking trails some paved some unpaved lots of beautiful nature nice people laid-back atmosphere very beautiful highly recommend”
“Beautifully kept walking areas for all ages with lush green grass and trees.”
It's clean and expansive with many hidden treasures. I walk with my crew, train with my runners and ride with the bikers. Love it!
Beautifully kept walking areas for all ages with lush green grass and trees.
very beautiful hiking trails some paved some unpaved lots of beautiful nature nice people laid-back atmosphere very beautiful highly recommend
Beautiful, fun walk, but it is long! Be prepared to walk for a good hr or longer of you wish to complete the whole trail and its well kept
Trail conditions & character
“very beautiful hiking trails some paved some unpaved lots of beautiful nature nice people laid-back atmosphere very beautiful highly recommend”
“very beautiful hiking trails some paved some unpaved lots of beautiful nature nice people laid-back atmosphere very beautiful highly recommend”
Plan your run at Genesee Riverway Trail Extension
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitecityofrochester.gov
- Phone+1 585-428-5990
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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