The Genesee Riverway Trail is an off-road trail for walking, running and bicycling along the Genesee River. It extends through the scenic, historic and cultural heart of Rochester, from the Erie Canal to downtown and Lake Ontario. It provides pedestrian access to the Genesee River, its scenic gorge, three waterfalls, eight pedestrian bridges and eleven parks, including four historic parks designed by Frederick Law Olmsted.
Downtown Rochester
This trail head is located in downtown Rochester just across Court Street from the Blue Cross Area at the War Memorial and offers some of the best views of many of Rochester’s downtown bridges, the old Erie Canal Aqueduct and the Rundel Library, There is so much to see and do downtown with historic architecture, urban parks, dining, shopping, sports, history, arts and entertainment.
Parking is available either on-street or at the Court Street Parking Garage.
Note: Please do not ride your bike on the sidewalk in the downtown area (inside the Inner Loop). On the sidewalk sections of the trail, you may choose to ride on the pavement or walk your bike on the sidewalk.
Downtown Trails
The nearby Plymouth Avenue Greenway Trail also runs north and south through downtown Rochester on the east side of Plymouth Avenue. The Heritage Trail runs east and west and crosses the Genesee Riverway Trail at Broad Street.
Trails
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