Genesee RiverWatchCategory: Hiking Info
Hiking along the Genesee: Indian Fort Nature Preserve
Indian Fort Nature Preserve, Geneseo Area, 2.2 miles of trails This heavily wooded preserve, owned by the Genesee Valley Conservancy, is a hidden gem on the east bank of the Genesee River in the town of Geneseo, Livingston County. The…
Read MoreHiking in the Genesee River Basin
There are wonderful hiking opportunities in the Genesee River Basin. We have provided descriptions of trails that are -as a rule – less well traveled. Pick one and enjoy the natural beauty of the Genesee Region!
Read MoreHiking along the Genesee: York Landing – Fowlerville – Genesee Valley Greenway Trail – 2.7 miles
York Landing – Fowlerville – Genesee Valley Greenway Trail – 2.7 miles one-way. Use Google Maps to find York Landing Road on the west side of the Genesee between Rt. 20 near Avon and Rt. 63 in Piffard. York Landing Road is a .2 mile long…
Read MoreHiking along the Genesee: Canadice Lake – West Lake Trail – 4.0 miles one-way
Canadice Lake – West Lake Trail – 4.0 miles one-way About 2 miles south of Hemlock village on State Route 15A turn east onto Purcell Hill Road. The North Trail Head is at a parking lot about 1 mile down Purcell Hill Road at…
Read MoreHiking along the Genesee: Hemlock Lake – Old East Lake Road – 3.6 miles round trip
Hemlock Lake – Old East Lake Road – 3.6 miles round trip About 1 mile south of Hemlock village on State Route 15A turn west onto Rix Hill Road. Immediately turn south onto Old East Lake Road, passing the Hemlock Water Filtration Plant on…
Read MoreHiking along the Genesee: Lehigh Valley Trails – Chamberlain Road to Quaker Meeting House Road, Mendon – 1.7 miles one way
Mendon: Lehigh Valley Trails – Chamberlain Road to Quaker Meeting House Road – 1.7 miles one-way This route is just one of many that can be taken within the Honeoye Creek drainage that flows into the Genesee River. It is part of the 15-mile…
Read MoreHiking along the Genesee: Genesee Waterways Center to Paul Road – 2.4 miles one-way
Rochester – Genesee Riverway & Genesee Valley Greenway Trails – Genesee Waterways Center to Paul Road – 2.4 miles one-way This route is not as remote and natural as many others in this series. However, it is completely paved, nearly…
Read MoreHiking along the Genesee: Plex Neighborhood & University of Rochester: Genesee Riverway Trail – Ford Street to UR Pedestrian Bridge to Ford Street – 2.9 miles round trip
Plex Neighborhood & University of Rochester: Genesee Riverway Trail – Ford Street to UR Pedestrian Bridge to Ford Street – 2.9 miles round trip Park on the street near the west end of the Ford Street Bridge. Walk the Genesee…
Read MoreHiking along the Genesee: Avon area – Route 20 to Lehigh Valley Trail – 6.4 miles
Avon area: Genesee Valley Greenway Trail – Route 20 to Lehigh Valley Trail – 6.4 miles one-way Park at the point where the Greenway Trail crosses Route 20, 1.4 miles west of the Genesee River bridge at Avon. (There is…
Read MoreHiking along the Genesee: Seneca Park – Trout Lake to O’Rorke Bridge – 3.3 miles
Seneca Park: Genesee Riverway Trail – Trout Lake to O’Rorke Bridge – 3.3 miles one-way Take the Seneca Park Zoo access road past the Zoo parking area and down the hill to Trout Lake. Find the trail between the road…
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