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Irondequoit Bay Park West
4.6 ★★★★★ 372 Google reviews · Running trail in Irondequoit, New York · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Irondequoit Bay Park West'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.
Park offering a variety of hiking and mountain biking trails, some with views of Irondequoit Bay.
What runners say about Irondequoit Bay Park West
“Beautiful place, nature if what you look for; you heard the birds, by the water the boats, water skies and inside the woods people walking and enjoying this beauty.”
“The paths are clearly marked at reasonable intervals and the park itself is quiet and removed enough from civilization that I felt part of the nature as I ventured.”
One of my favorite local parks I've been bringing my dogs here for years. It is one of Rochester's hidden treasures. Great trails for hiking and mountain biking. The trails are NOT for beginning bikers. There is a creek that runs through it so the dogs can cool off.
There is a convenient trail legend next to the parking lot that has a map of the different trails, their difficulties and more. I went on the blue trail on a snowy January day and had an amazing time. They do not take their medium difficultly lightly, so if you choose to do that, be prepared for a hike.
Super fun park right by Irondequoit Bay! Warning there are MANY steep hills to climb but besides that it is a great spot to hike, bike, and more. There’s quite a bit of old foundations not sure how old but interesting to check out.
Warm weekend in March. We were on foot and only passed two mountain bikes. It's a shared use trail. We walked the old Rochester and Sodus Bay rail bed from the expressway down to Glen Haven.
Trail conditions & character
“Great trail to go hiking on and for riding bikes, mostly shaded and narrow trails that are steep or lopsided so bring hiking shoes.”
“Beautiful place, nature if what you look for; you heard the birds, by the water the boats, water skies and inside the woods people walking and enjoying this beauty.”
“There is a convenient trail legend next to the parking lot that has a map of the different trails, their difficulties and more.”
“One of my favorite local parks I've been bringing my dogs here for years.”
“Unfortunately there is limited parking and no restrooms.”
Plan your run at Irondequoit Bay Park West
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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, restrooms, water — 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.
- Websitemonroecounty.gov
- Phone+1 585-753-7275
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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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