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Genesee River Trail

The Genesee Riverway Trail is a 24-mile designated National Recreation Trail offering multi-use access for walking, running, and biking along the Genesee River through Rochester.

Most of the trail is paved and easily accessible, with steep or rough sections clearly marked, and it connects to 11 parks and the Genesee Valley Greenway extending 90 miles south.

The trail provides access to the river's scenic gorge, three waterfalls, eight pedestrian bridges, and historic districts, making it ideal for both land-based recreation and paddling access points via multiple parks and boat launches along the route.


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