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Day Hikes In Rochester, NY
Thousand Acre Swamp is one of Day Hikes In Rochester, NY.

1. Thousand Acre Swamp

Jackson Road, Penfield, NY
Other Great Outdoors · 3 tips and reviews

Chris C.Chris Clemens: FYI: Dogs are not allowed.

Tryon Park is one of Day Hikes In Rochester, NY.

2. Tryon Park

8.0
Tryon Park (Winton Rd N), Rochester, NY
Hiking Trail · Browncroft · 10 tips and reviews

Brian S.Brian Stiehler: Awesome opportunity here for mountain biking in Rochester. Check out some video of a trail here: http://www.bikeroch.com/tryon-park---extreme.html Read more.

Ellison Park Trailhead is one of Day Hikes In Rochester, NY.

3. Ellison Park Trailhead

Penfield Rd, Rochester, NY
Hiking Trail · No tips or reviews
Helmer Nature Center is one of Day Hikes In Rochester, NY.

4. Helmer Nature Center

122 Pine Grove Ave, Irondequoit, NY
Other Great Outdoors · 2 tips and reviews
North Ponds Park is one of Day Hikes In Rochester, NY.

5. North Ponds Park

8.0
750 Holt Road (104 East), Webster, NY
Park · 5 tips and reviews

Peter M.Peter Martin: Back in the day, you could swim and rent paddle boats here. Now not so much.

6. Channing H. Philbrick Park

7.1
Penfield Rd (Route 441), Penfield, NY
Hiking Trail · 6 tips and reviews

Chris C.Chris Clemens: swim in the creek!!

Auburn Trail is one of Day Hikes In Rochester, NY.

7. Auburn Trail

Break of Day Rd (E Victor Rd.), Victor, NY
Hiking Trail · No tips or reviews
Crescent Trail is one of Day Hikes In Rochester, NY.

8. Crescent Trail

Garnsey Road, Monroe County, NY
Hiking Trail · No tips or reviews

9. Crescent Trail

45-89 County Road 44, Fairport, NY
Hiking Trail · No tips or reviews
Crescent Trail is one of Day Hikes In Rochester, NY.

10. Crescent Trail

18 Port Meadow Trl, Fairport, NY
Hiking Trail · No tips or reviews
Indian Hill Recreation Area is one of Day Hikes In Rochester, NY.

11. Indian Hill Recreation Area

Pittsford Palmyra Rd, Fairport, NY
Park · 3 tips and reviews

Pete W.Pete White: Take yellow trail to Blue trail to white the red then, you know what - don't follow me I'm lost ....

12. McCoord Woods Trail

Fairport, NY
Other Great Outdoors · 1 tip
Horizon Hill is one of Day Hikes In Rochester, NY.

13. Horizon Hill

Pittsford, NY
Hiking Trail · No tips or reviews
Fisher's Park is one of Day Hikes In Rochester, NY.

14. Fisher's Park

Wangum Rd, Victor, NY
Park · 1 tip

Shannon P.Shannon Pollock: So much fun to bring the dog! The little creek was so refreshing!

Peace Trail is one of Day Hikes In Rochester, NY.

15. Peace Trail

Victor, NY
Hiking Trail · No tips or reviews
Lakeside Trail is one of Day Hikes In Rochester, NY.

16. Lakeside Trail

Lakeshore Blvd, Rochester, NY
Hiking Trail · No tips or reviews
Highland Park Lilacs is one of Day Hikes In Rochester, NY.

17. Highland Park Lilacs

8.5
250 Highland Ave (South Goodman St), Rochester, NY
Park · 9 tips and reviews

Amber R.Amber Rinehard: a must-see for anyone in Rochester in May -- you know it's spring in Rochester when you can smell the lilacs in the air!

Devils Bathtub is one of Day Hikes In Rochester, NY.

18. Devils Bathtub

Pond Rd (Mendon Ponds Park), Henrietta, NY
Scenic Lookout · 2 tips and reviews

Rachel O.Rachel Ostrander: Devils bathtub has a vigorous walking trail that will have breathless by the end.

Tinker Nature Park is one of Day Hikes In Rochester, NY.

19. Tinker Nature Park

8.3
Calkins Rd, Pittsford, NY
Park · 10 tips and reviews

The Bird House R.The Bird House Rochester: Pileated woodpeckers are common throughout the park. They leave rectangular holes in trees as they dig for insects- search for these in the park!

Washington Grove is one of Day Hikes In Rochester, NY.

20. Washington Grove

Cobbs Hill Drive (Nunda Blvd), Brighton, NY
Hiking Trail · 3 tips and reviews

Vince S.Vince Silenzio: As Mayor, I promise to map the trails in the park and post it free online. And a chicken in every pot.

Perinton Center Park Dog Park is one of Day Hikes In Rochester, NY.

21. Perinton Center Park Dog Park

Ayrault Rd (Falling Brook Rd), Fairport, NY
Dog Park · No tips or reviews
Corbett's Glen Nature Park is one of Day Hikes In Rochester, NY.

22. Corbett's Glen Nature Park

8.6
Glen Rd, Brighton, NY
Hiking Trail · 7 tips and reviews

Joshua L.Joshua Leonardo: The rope swing is so fun!

Braddock Bay State Park is one of Day Hikes In Rochester, NY.

23. Braddock Bay State Park

8.3
199 E Manitou Rd. (at Lake Ontario State Parkway), Rochester, NY
State or Provincial Park · 5 tips and reviews

Greg L.Greg Lawrence: Braddock bay hawkwatch is the best Spring hawk watch in the US. Stop by the platform from March-May and especially during Bird of Prey days in late April. Visit www.bbrr.org for more

Ganondagan Native American State Historic Site is one of Day Hikes In Rochester, NY.

24. Ganondagan Native American State Historic Site

8.1
1488 State Route 444 (Boughton Hill Road), Victor, NY
Historic and Protected Site · 12 tips and reviews

Tia T.Tia Tarbell: Great place to take a walk with the dog, go for a jog or hike! Go down the trail by the long house and there is an amazing creek at the end, perfect to dip your feet in! (and catch crayfish)

Ontario Hiking Trail is one of Day Hikes In Rochester, NY.

25. Ontario Hiking Trail

Ontario, NY
Hiking Trail · 1 tip

Brent L.Brent Loveless: Trail is beautiful in autumn:)

Mendon Ponds Park is one of Day Hikes In Rochester, NY.

26. Mendon Ponds Park

8.8
95 Douglas Rd (at Clover Rd), Honeoye Falls, NY
Park · 17 tips and reviews

Tracy V.Tracy Vanderlip: Great place to run! Beautiful park with plenty of hills to make you stronger.

Turning Point Park is one of Day Hikes In Rochester, NY.

27. Turning Point Park

8.5
398 Boxart St (Harfing Road), Rochester, NY
Park · Charlotte · 4 tips and reviews

Greg M.Greg Mavi: Take a trip off the beaten path to find a creek leading to a nice little waterfall

Auburn Trail is one of Day Hikes In Rochester, NY.

28. Auburn Trail

Rawson Road, Victor, NY
Hiking Trail · 2 tips and reviews

Jon S.Jon Stephens: Excellent trail for running.

Beechwoods Park is one of Day Hikes In Rochester, NY.

29. Beechwoods Park

4 Squirrels Heath Rd, Fairport, NY
Park · No tips or reviews
Bird Song Trail is one of Day Hikes In Rochester, NY.

30. Bird Song Trail

Honeoye Falls, NY
Hiking Trail · No tips or reviews
Lower Falls Park is one of Day Hikes In Rochester, NY.

31. Lower Falls Park

6.1
Genesee Riverway Trail, Rochester, NY
Park · Edgerton · 2 tips and reviews
Genesee Riverway Trail is one of Day Hikes In Rochester, NY.

32. Genesee Riverway Trail

8.2
Genesee Riverway Trail (btwn Erie Canalway Trail and Port of Rochester), Rochester, NY
Hiking Trail · South Wedge · 8 tips and reviews

John L.John Lam: The Trail runs 16 miles along the Genesee River between the Erie Canal and the Port of Rochester at Lake Ontario, but sections downtown northward to Middle Falls are not continuous. Read more.

Genesee Riverway Trail is one of Day Hikes In Rochester, NY.

33. Genesee Riverway Trail

Rochester, NY
Hiking Trail · No tips or reviews
Genesee Valley Greenway is one of Day Hikes In Rochester, NY.

34. Genesee Valley Greenway

Genesee Valley Greenway, Rochester, NY
Other Great Outdoors · 19th Ward · 4 tips and reviews

Debi B.Debi B: The Greenway follows the Genesee River south ending in Cuba, NY. About 60 miles of trail are open, mostly between Rochester & Letchworth Park. GPS waypoints: http://www.fogvg.org/GVG-GPS-Waypoints.pdf