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Tonawanda Rails to Trails (Harrison to Sheridan)

4.7 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · Running trail in Buffalo, New York · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Tonawanda Rails to Trails (Harrison to Sheridan)'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.

Paved

What runners say about Tonawanda Rails to Trails (Harrison to Sheridan)

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (38 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏃 great for running 3 mentions

“It's great for running, walking, riding a bicycle, rollerblading, and even snowshoeing during the winter.”

Great place to go for a walk, run, ride or skate. Having grown up in the Ken-ton area its so great to see the old, unused train tracks turned into something positive for the community. This was a great project and I hope we seen more community projects like this this in the future.

★★★★★ — Brandon , Jun 2021

Loved it! Nice quiet walk or bike ride. Clean, friendly people, smooth pavement and benches if you need to rest. Beautiful way to get back to nature.

★★★★★ — Janice , Aug 2021

Fine for walking and biking. Some street sections, traffic generally considerate. Beware of fast e-bikes.

★★★★★ — David , Jul 2023

Fabulous paved path across Buffalo for walking, running and biking! Did 4 miles!

★★★★★ — Philip , Aug 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 38 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.

🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“Nicely paved but I was sure where to park if I didn't start at a certain point on the trail.”

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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.
  • Websitetonawanda.ny.us
  • Phone(716) 831-1001

Hours

Monday 5 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 5 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 5 AM–8 PM
Thursday 5 AM–8 PM
Friday 5 AM–8 PM
Saturday 5 AM–8 PM
Sunday 5 AM–8 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 Tonawanda Rails to Trails (Harrison to Sheridan)

Harrison Ave, Buffalo, NY 14223

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Running trails near Buffalo

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Tonawanda Rails to Trails Trailhead (Sheridan to Colvin)

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Tonawanda Rails to Trails (Englewood to Harrison)

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Tonawanda Rails-To-Trails

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Tonawanda Rails to Trails Trailhead (Kenmore-to-Englewood)

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Scenic

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Lush grounds featuring slides, swings, picnic tables, soccer fields and a baseball field.

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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.