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Lower Falls Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 401 Google reviews · Running trail in Rochester, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lower Falls 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.
Picturesque park featuring 100-foot waterfalls, a rose garden and a cave, as well as walking paths.
What runners say about Lower Falls Park
“It’s a short walk through, with really interesting sculptures and a beautiful picturesque view.”
Small park and little walking and nice Fall view. I parked at Rose garden and took a trail walk to Lower Falls. It was a bit muddy after the rain. It was an easy walk and little misty when near the fall. It was not much at the park, just some seats and the view to the water. Good for a little short walk
A nice place to have a short nature filled break in the city. It’s a short walk through, with really interesting sculptures and a beautiful picturesque view.
Little gem in Rochester! Lovely walking trail/bridge over the river. Love the lover’s locks on the bridge!
Such a cool view of the falls and makes for great photos. A nice walk through the park as well.
Trail conditions & character
“It’s a short walk through, with really interesting sculptures and a beautiful picturesque view.”
“Only thing to keep in mind is sometimes the parking is limited.”
“There are a number of stairs right at the beginning if you want to take the trail, the trail is not wheelchair friendly”
Plan your run at Lower Falls 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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitecityofrochester.gov
- Phone+1 585-428-6690
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–11 pm |
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