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Tonawanda Rails to Trails

4.7 ★★★★★ 48 Google reviews · Running trail in Tonawanda, New York · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Confirmed from Tonawanda Rails to Trails' 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 Tonawanda Rails to Trails

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (48 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

I really like how nicely paved and wide this trail is. It's used by many people....walking, biking....people getting on and off throughout the neighborhoods it passes through. The one downside is the many roads it crosses making you have to stop (or at least slow down) quite often compared to other paths I ride.

★★★★★ — Peaceoz , Aug 2020

Find your bliss on two wheels as you traverse this breathtaking trail, where every twist and turn reveals an awe-inspiring vista.

★★★★★ — Leena , Oct 2023

Cool place to walk the dog. Wish people would pick up their dog's poop but you can't control the rest of the universe.

★★★★★ — Gina , Sep 2025

A pleasant walk yet one has to remember that this is a WALKING/BIKING Trail this is not a hiking trail.

★★★★☆ — Charles , Aug 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 48 reviews →

Plan your run at Tonawanda Rails to Trails

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.
  • 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

State St, Tonawanda, NY 14150

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Running trails near Tonawanda

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

Niawanda Park

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Kenney Park

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Pine Woods Park

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Shady park featuring a playground, picnic shelters and a disc golf course.

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Tonawanda Rails-To-Trails

4.7 ★★★★★ 15 reviews

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Tonawanda Rails to Trails (Colvin to Brighton)

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Spicer Creek Wildlife Management Area

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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.