Map of the Genesee Riverway Trail in Rochester
Genesee Riverway Trail
Genesee Riverway Trail
LENGTH
14+ miles
SURFACE
paved
COMMUNITIES
Rochester, Irondequoit
HIGHLIGHTS
waterfalls, bridges, Downtown Rochester, Seneca County Park, University of Rochester, Genesee Valley Park
NEARBY TRAILS:
Seneca Park Trails
Lake Ontario State Multi-Use Trail
Lehigh Valley Trail
RELATED LINKS
The Genesee Riverway Trail is a system of paved trails that follows alongside the Genesee River through the heart of the Rochester area. The trail extends from a pier that juts out into Lake Ontario to the Erie Canalway Trail and covers over 14 miles of the Rochester area. The route includes the scenic gorge along the river, three waterfalls, a number of pedestrian bridges, pathways along bridges for the local roads and numerous parks.
Conditions
The Genesee Riverway Trail is open for bike riding, running and walking. There are a few gaps in the trail where trail users must use roads or sidewalks to get to the next section.
Points of Interest
The Genesee Riverway Trail goes past the following points of interest:
| Ontario Beach Park |
| Turning Point Park |
| Maplewood Rose Garden |
| Genesee Crossroads Park |
| Downtown Rochester |
| Blue Cross Arena |
| Genesee Gateway Park |
| Baush and Lomb Riverside Park |
| University of Rochester River Campus |
| Genesee Valley Park and Genesee Valley Sports Complex |
Nearby Trails
Connecting trails or nearby include: Lake Ontario State Multi-Use Trail, Seneca Park Trail, El Camino Trail, Erie Canalway, Genesee Valley Greenway and the Lehigh Valley Trail.
Endpoints
The north end of the Genesee Riverway Trail is located at the pier at Ontario Beach Park off of Lake Avenue and Beach Avenue.
The south end of the Genesee Riverway Trail is located near the Genesee Valley Sport Complex south of Elmwood Drive. This is the location where the Erie Canalway crosses the Genesee River with a bridge to the south. The Lehigh Valley Trail can be accessed from the Erie Canalway on this side of the river. The Erie Canalway also goes to the west then crosses the canal. At this point there is an intersection with the Genesee Valley Greenway.
Resources
Following are links to official off-site resources to find out more details about the Genesee Riverway Trail in Rochester, New York.
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