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Indian Fort Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 98 Google reviews · Running trail in Geneseo, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Indian Fort Nature Preserve'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.
Relaxed destination featuring waterfall trails and a kayak launch, as well as views of the Genesee River.
What runners say about Indian Fort Nature Preserve
“There are a few well placed benches along the way as well as some beautiful giant oaks.”
“Not very crowded and the trails are well marked.”
“The waterfall was spectacular, just a nice quiet walk in nature.”
“Nice little trail with a nice waterfalls Very easy walking , it was slippery today- did most of the trail which was just about 2 miles”
Great quiet park with access to the Genesee river. There are a few well placed benches along the way as well as some beautiful giant oaks. Some elevation change but nothing too challenging even for a out of shape hiker like myself. There is mention of a waterfall but I wasn't able to find it.
Beautiful park and nature trails. Personally I loved the pond you pas at the start, there's so many cute frogs there!
Great for a quick, easy hike to the river and back. Be careful of ticks though! We found over a dozen on ourselves and (mostly) our dogs. And additional ones once we got home. The fort trail was less muddy than the falls trail, and they both go to the falls locations anyways.
The area is very nice and it wasn't very busy. Be forewarned that the trails are FULL of poison ivy and plan accordingly. It's really impossible to avoid even sticking to the trails. The sound of the expressway is most noticeable at the start of the trails but eventually slips further into the background.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice little trail with a nice waterfalls Very easy walking , it was slippery today- did most of the trail which was just about 2 miles”
“Not very crowded and the trails are well marked.”
“The waterfall was spectacular, just a nice quiet walk in nature.”
“The fort trail was less muddy than the falls trail, and they both go to the falls locations anyways.”
“We found over a dozen on ourselves and (mostly) our dogs.”
Plan your run at Indian Fort Nature Preserve
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.
- Websitegeneseevalleyconservancy.org
- Phone+1 585-243-2190
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9 pm |
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