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Hunters Creek County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 425 Google reviews · Running trail in East Aurora, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Hunters Creek County 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.
Area featuring scenic trails for hiking and mountain biking, plus a creek for splashing around (if you're experienced).
What runners say about Hunters Creek County Park
“Beautiful place to walk and get low down in the gorge to skim shale and take the dogs for a paddle in the stream.”
“Trails are well worn, but they're not well marked for first time visitors.”
“The park is very quiet and the stream is shallow enough to walk in a considerable distance wherever you enter.”
This trail is extremely well maintained by mountain bikers, benefiting hikers too. Beautiful and easy hiking trails for all ages, but you may want to bring a map as cell/GPS signal gets spotty to non-existent in places, and there are a lot of forks and loops to explore.
Great hiking experience! Many different paths to take. We walked for 4 miles and completed a couple different loops. The path is well marked. Take a picture of the map before you go in and follow the numbered markers. I am glad we wore hiking boots because some spots were muddy.
Super scenic and range of landscapes. Lots of trails, but the markings/maps there aren't great. I would recommend pulling up one of the online maps that are available online. 100 percent worth going though, and the paths are pretty interconnected so it was fun to explore.
Great spot to hike, looks fantastic for off road biking too... A number of new jumps on the upper red loop looked pretty knarly. Hiked along the water from lower parking lot then back through the creek itself - kids loved that! Trails are well worn, but they're not well marked for first time visitors.
Trail conditions & character
“There are two entrances, we went in the southern one, but I think there is a waterfall if you enter at the northern entrance.”
“Great trails, early morning nobody on the trails, muddy spot plus got caught in the rain, also bike trails too”
“It is also a long enough path that even if the parking lot is full you will be by yourself 99% of the time with passing by people only here and there.”
“Beautiful place to walk and get low down in the gorge to skim shale and take the dogs for a paddle in the stream.”
“Mark, trail toward the end we lost the marker, but followed the pink trail out”
“Can get steep at times so wear comfortable sneakers or hiking boots to enjoy it and be safe.”
“In the Spring you see waterfalls, in Summer the family can take a refreshing dip in an accessible deeper section of the creek.”
Plan your run at Hunters Creek County Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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
- 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.
- Websitewww2.erie.gov
- Phone(716) 858-8355
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–9 PM |
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