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Nature View Park - entrance
3.4 ★★★☆☆ 35 Google reviews · Running trail in Buffalo, New York · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Nature View Park - entrance'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 with kid-friendly hikes and trails.
What runners say about Nature View Park - entrance
Prepare for an adventure. This is an awesome hidden gem in WNY for nature lovers. I'd consider it less of a "park" and more of a rugged trail. Boots, pants and sleeves are recommended. There's a good amount of mud, thorns, bugs, etc.
Nice park, but the trails are poorly maintained and weren't super clean during my visit. Definitely get the vibe that a lot of teens smoke & drink here based on the number of cigar wraps and empty Mike's Hard cans.
Was misquoted heaven.. hard to find any path anymore.. 😪 we tried had to bale ! Been going there for years .. Going to try again!
Today, Natureview's trails were not very wet which made for a nice walk in a natural setting!
Trail conditions & character
“This place is a muddy bloody thorn ridden entanglement hazard.”
Plan your run at Nature View Park - entrance
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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 — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteamherst.ny.us
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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