The Genesee Riverway Trail links the area's vast array of recreational, historical and cultural attractions to diverse neighborhoods and the Seaway Trail,
Erie Canalway Heritage Corridor and the
Genesee Valley Greenway. The Genesee Riverway Trail is popular for walking, jogging, bicycling, inline skating and cross-country skiing. You can also access the river for canoeing, kayaking, rafting, fishing and bird-watching.
The trail runs from the scenic Ontario Beach park in Irondequoit and travels south into the heart of the city, taking in a dramatic long boardwalk in the river near Lake Ontario. From here the trail continues into downtown Rochester. A few scenic pull-outs offer stunning views of the high waterfalls along the river. Farther south the trail ends in the suburb of Brighton, where it meets the Erie Canalway Trail.
You'll find signs along the way at major access points for directions, mileage and trail precautions. Most of the trail is accessible, although there are some steep, rough or narrow areas with limited passage for those with mobility concerns. Check with the city of Rochester for more details.
There are numerous access points throughout the city of Rochester. The best parking is available at:
* Genesee Valley Park
* Bausch & Lomb Park
* downtown garages (fee)
* High Falls District
* Maplewood Park
* Seneca Park
* Turning Point Park
* Ontario Beach Park
I plan to head back to my hometown Rochester this summer and I am elated that there are so many biking options. I know my old city well and it may be one of the most cycle-able cities ever!
This trail runs from Scottsville road south of the University of Rochester to Lake Ontario. It is quite well marked in most places, so you should not have a problem.
The online map has two major problems:
1. it shows the trail ending in downtown ...
Before I drive a Boy Scout Troop all the way to Rochester for a bike trip, I'd want the map reviewed by city park officials. It seems there are more than one problem areas. The path is not traceable on the aerial photo.