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Isaac Gordon Nature Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 82 Google reviews · Running trail in Pittsford, New York · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Isaac Gordon Nature 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.

ScenicDog-friendlyQuiet

Park with quiet trails, some covered, and an observation deck, plus kid-friendly hikes.

What runners say about Isaac Gordon Nature Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (82 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“I stumbled across it trying to find a beautiful quaint park and definitely found what I was looking for.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 5 mentions

“It's a quiet and peaceful park, the trails are super easy to walk.”

Beautiful hidden little gem right near Mendon Ponds Park! Worth checking out its trails.

★★★★★ — Kelly , Dec 2022

This place was super quiet. I really enjoyed my hike/walk. Definitely on the easier and shorter side but definitely worth a visit if you’re looking for a quick and quiet trail to clear your head.

★★★★★ — Sierra , Apr 2024

Awesome park! You can park your ride at the little lot in front, than walk the trails to your hearts desire. There are quite a few trails to choose from. Just follow the tree markings, to get from one side of the park to the other.

★★★★★ — Steve , Jan 2024

It's a quiet and peaceful park, the trails are super easy to walk. Only con was the mosquitoes/black flies, anytime I stopped moving they'd bite... could just be from the weather recently though

★★★★☆ — Jamie , Jun 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 82 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🐕 Dog-friendly 6 mentions

“The people and dogs we have encountered have all been friendly or at least tolerant.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“I stumbled across it trying to find a beautiful quaint park and definitely found what I was looking for.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 5 mentions

“It's a quiet and peaceful park, the trails are super easy to walk.”

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Plan your run at Isaac Gordon Nature 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.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Phone(585) 248-6495

Hours

Monday 6:30 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 6:30 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 6:30 AM–10 PM
Thursday 6:30 AM–10 PM
Friday 6:30 AM–10 PM
Saturday 6:30 AM–10 PM
Sunday 6:30 AM–10 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Isaac Gordon Nature Park

Clover St, Pittsford, NY 14534

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.