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Washington Grove
4.8 ★★★★★ 172 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 Washington Grove'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.
Scenic woodsy area with hiking paths, picnic spots, old water towers and rotating graffiti.
What runners say about Washington Grove
“If you're coming to the woods for a nature walk, then it's a lovely, cool, well maintained walk with a good amount of incline/decline in it.”
“The beautiful trails that wind through the Forrest are ideal for walking with friends and family.”
“Walking along the well maintained and clearly marked paths gives you the sensation of walking at the feet of giants.”
Always a pleasant walk, but there are a lot of bugs so if they bother you plan ahead. The paths are easy to follow, lots of locals always walking, but never crowded. You can take one of the paths to the top of Cobb's Hill, and there is some very cool graffiti on the old water tanks.
Great place to take kids on a short hike. You will come across many interesting and unique things to see. One of the highlights is the old reservoirs that are now utilized by local artists to create magnificent art. The artwork is always changing which makes it fun to come back every couple months or so.
Dappled shaded woods and myriad twisting trails. Beware of bugs in summer, though.
Total diamond in the ruff. Great rolling paths through old growth forest nested in an unlikely spot. All that and an unofficial outdoor gallery with some of the best graffiti I have ever seen. It constantly changes so go back to see new works.
Trail conditions & character
“The beautiful trails that wind through the Forrest are ideal for walking with friends and family.”
“If you're coming to the woods for a nature walk, then it's a lovely, cool, well maintained walk with a good amount of incline/decline in it.”
“this way to the reservoirs, this way to the parking lot), things like that.”
Plan your run at Washington Grove
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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitecityofrochester.gov
- Phone+1 585-428-7581
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–10 pm |
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