Home › New York › Cheektowaga › Lehigh Valley Railroad Rail Trail
Lehigh Valley Railroad Rail Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 27 Google reviews · Running trail in Cheektowaga, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- 1.5 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lehigh Valley Railroad Rail Trail'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.
What runners say about Lehigh Valley Railroad Rail Trail
“A nice place to walk the dogs.”
This was a nice quiet run along the railroad. It starts on union road and heads west. But it is part of a longer path in both directions. Look up "Rails to trails". The blacktop trail is behind neighborhoods also. Although it seemed safe, always go with a friend. I
Nice trail for stroller, walking, bike or skates. After rain be aware that there could be some big puddles along the sides
We ride this rail weekly. Great bike path. Dog friendly. Recommend for biking,walking and dog walking
Wonderful rail trail in Cheektowaga on the former Lehigh Valley Railroad right of way.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice trail for stroller, walking, bike or skates.”
Plan your run at Lehigh Valley Railroad Rail Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Distance1.5 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — 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.
- Websitetraillink.com
- Social 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 |
Running trails near Cheektowaga
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Stiglmeier Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,946 reviews
Sizable park featuring wooded & grassy areas, plus trails, horseshoe pits & volleyball courts.
Stiglmeier Park - Como Park Entrance
4.7 ★★★★★ 66 reviews
Trail system for hiking and wildlife spotting featuring a boardwalk, a creek, and shelters.
North Creek Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 69 reviews
Small park offering playgrounds for kids, basketball courts, a hockey rink, and a volleyball court.
Hawthorn Hollow
4.5 ★★★★★ 10 reviews
Nokomis Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 14 reviews
Lehigh Valley Railroad Rail Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 13 reviews