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Lock 33 Canal Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 121 Google reviews · Running trail in Rochester, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lock 33 Canal 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.
What runners say about Lock 33 Canal Park
It's a Nature's gift for the people living in Pittsford and Brighton Area. What not you can do in the Canal Trail road - Walking, Biking, skating, picnic... Whole of the Trial is picturesque and the nice breeze really encourages you to spend more time on the trial.
You can bring your lunch, since they have picnic tables. A perfect place to walk, bike, or jog, and you might even see a boat or 2!! A recommended visit.
So interesting to watch the process. A walking, bike trail. Portable toilet. There's a biking fixing station as well.
I usually take breaks here when I walk or bike along the canal. Like watching how they operate the lock.
Trail conditions & character
“The path is nicely paved along this area of the canal and there is lighting along some of it as well in case you're out at dawn or dusk.”
“The park area usually has tables and a porta potty in summer.”
“It also has a drinking fountain outside which is convenient for the many bicyclists and joggers.”
Plan your run at Lock 33 Canal Park
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
- 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 trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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