Genesee Riverway Trail:
New York
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Description:
The Genesee Riverway Trail is a multi-use trail and greenway linking the Riverway's vast array of recreational, historical and cultural attractions, diverse neighborhoods and the Seaway Trail, Erie Canal Heritage Trail and the Genesee Valley Greenway Trail. With 18 paved miles, the trail is nearly complete.

The Genesee Riverway Trail is intended for walking, running, bicycling, skating, skiing and other non-motorized uses. The trail also provides access to the river for canoeing, kayaking, rafting, fishing and bird-watching.

The trail is supported by a signage system that includes kiosks at major access points, directional signs, trail markers and warning signs.

The majority of the Genesee Riverway Trail is accessible. Sections of the trail that have steep, rough, or narrow areas are noted on detailed kiosk trail maps and on warning signs along the trail.
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Parking & Trail Access:
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
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Seasonal Restrictions:
The trail is open year-round. Restrictions are based on weather conditions because the trail is not plowed in winter.
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Not sure of mapping
By Scouter MAK in September, 2010
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.
City Website Info
By markgoho in April, 2010
http://cityofrochester.gov/article.aspx?id=8589936619
Nice trail but inaccurate mapping
By jsloey in April, 2010
The trail is beautifully maintained. Just south of Ontario Beach it connects to the new Lake Ontario State Parkway trail heading West (which connects to the Rt 390 trail going South to 104). There is a pedestrian and bicycle bridge across the river to the Seneca Park Zoo just North of RT 104. Unfortunately the trail really ends at Driving Park Bridge and the Maplewood Rose Gardens. The remainder is all inner city streets in heavy traffic. It would be nice if there were trails through the High Falls Area and past the Smith Street bridge (there is an old rail bed along the river) and there have been a few proposals to extend the trail South to the Erie Canal (connecting several foot paths along the river) but they've all stalled.
Trail Facts
Trail End Points: Rochester to Sumerville
Counties: Monroe
Trail Length: 18 miles
Trail Category: Rail-Trail
Trail Surfaces: Asphalt
Trail Activities: Bike, Inline Skating, Fishing, Wheelchair Accessible, Walking, Cross Country Skiing
TrailLink ID: 6241741

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Guidebook: Learn more about other New York rail-trails in RTC's New York Guidebook.