Very cool rock climb from Artpark's upper parking lot to the existing Shoreline Trail that runs…read morenext to the Niagara Scenic Parkway in Lewiston. It's an extension of the Shoreline trail with a switchback trail and a rock climb. Large flat, very stable rocks that you can climb...there are steps....but also a variety of ways to get from the bottom to the top. Nicely landscaped with beautiful views this area is a new addition to the hiking available at Artpark along the Niagara gorge.

Two words. Sedimentary Rocks. Salt geodes everywhere. Pretty fun to climb. 10/10 would recommend.read more

This is a lovely hike early in the day. Tons of stairs, you have to go up them on the way back…read more The path is fairly well marked, but has plenty of areas with a drop off so pay attention. I'm pretty familiar with this hike and enjoy it. Easy parking nearby.

Devil's Hole State Park is just a short distance from Whirlpool State Park…read more Tip: From the overlook, you can't see Devil's Hole; you'll have to hike down the trail to see it. The rocks along the wall on the trail are VERY sharp, so excercise caution while you're hiking here - it's a LONG way to the store for band-aids ;-)

They are on a online system time slot booking system. Walkins welcome too but be prepared to wait…read morein long lines. An elevator takes you down 70m go the base of the Niagara Gorge and onto a beatiful, well maintained boardwalk trail. FYI, It is not a long trail. This trail takes you right up close along the Niagara Rapids. Unique view compared to the typical Nigara Falls. You walk back the same way you came to get back to that elevator which leads you back to the entrance/gift shop. Washrooms located accross the street. Option for a shuttle that goes to and from Clifton Hill area (about a 10min drive) from the central Niagara attractions.

The White Water Walk was a really nice attraction and a great way to experience the power and…read morebeauty of Niagara Falls up close. Visitors are able to go down near the water and walk along a parallel boardwalk, which gives you an amazing view of the rushing whitewater. This attraction is also an excellent opportunity for photography. I was able to take a lot of beautiful photos, and the scenery made it easy to capture some memorable shots. The sound, movement, and force of the water made the experience feel peaceful and exciting at the same time. I also appreciated that it was self-guided and easy to navigate. You can move at your own pace, stop for pictures, and really take in the view without feeling rushed. Overall, I really enjoyed the White Water Walk. It is a simple but beautiful attraction, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Niagara Falls, especially if you enjoy nature, scenic views, and photography.

Extremely Enjoyable! Wow what a pleasant way to spend several hours. We started the trail near Fort…read moreGeorge Historical Site in Niagara on the Lake and biked nearly all the way to Niagara Falls. Along the way there are several fruit stands and attractions like: the flower clock, views of the Niagara River, Niagara Botanical Gardens, the Whirlpool Aero Car and Niagara Falls Whirlpool Adventure Course, etc. You dip down into a little town on the way that has plenty of character. On our way back we stopped at a wonderful produce and gift store, Walkers Country Market, and relaxed with an ice cream and bought some butter tarts to go, a delicious reward for all the exercise. Please note: the trail has a few challenging spots, a couple hills. But other than that, most riders should have a very good time.

The Niagara River Recreation Trail is a beautiful trail running all the way from…read moreNiagara-on-the-Lake to Fort Erie, past the botanical gardens, wineries, fruit stands, historical houses, art galleries and of course, the incredible Lake Ontario and Niagara Falls. While staying at Harbour House Hotel on a recent vacation, I was able to utilize this trail to continue my training for an upcoming race. The trail begins at Ricardo Street and Nelson Street (directly across from Nelson Park, a TINY waterfront park) and continues along a mostly flat path, all the way to the falls {there is one major hill right before the Botanical Gardens!} The trail is paved and mostly shaded once you get past Fort George and is a 22.6km walk/run/bike to the Falls. FYI: the Botanical Gardens are a much more manageable feat if you're looking for a nice bike ride, about 15.2km (takes about an hour from the start of the trail)! The trail gets busy during the day, but is quiet in the morning, although you will regularly see bikers/runners and dog walkers even at early hours, but a much lower 'nosy' crowd. There are lots of picnic tables, grills and you'll even find some parks along the trail with bathrooms. I didn't see any water fountains. The trail has kilometer markers every km, which makes for a convenient way to track your distance. There are many small parking lots along the trail with free parking (occasionally you'll see a paid parking lot, this is most likely in conjunction with a historic house, just go a little further down the road, and you'll find a free spot in no time!) I highly recommend checking out this trail if you're a runner, biker or just looking for a beautiful walking trail while in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

The flowers are blooming, the chill and snows are gone, and the beautiful flowers are blooming!!…read moreGet out to see what New York State Parks have to offer, as there are a lot of state parks in the Niagara Falls area!!!

We hiked this park on a whim- I couldn't find much about it online but it turned out to be my…read morefavorite activity out of everything we did on the US side of Niagra Falls. And as a bonus it was free, and better than all the tourist attractions we paid for. We came on a weekday morning and from the parking lot we took the Niagra Gorge Rim trail down to the Whirlpool trail. The view from the rim is gorgeous. The hike down is challenging, lots of stairs but very scenic and worth it. There's lots of greenery, views of the water and some shade. At the base there are rock benches where you can rest. We were pleasantly surprised to find the trail took us directly down to the water. We took a break on a large rock and even dipped our feet in the water. You can't swim here- there's fast moving water, but it's a peaceful place to relax. We had the place to ourselves and relaxed for about 30 minutes. We watched as the Aero Car went back and forth above on the Canada side and eventually a Jet boat came through and disturbed our serenity, splashing waves against the rocks. We retraced our steps back up the steep stairway trail. We only passed about 3 people during our entire hike. This is a hidden gem. There's a not very clean porta potty in the parking lot and the trail is dog-friendly. Lots of parking is available.

We discovered this great and beautiful trial in early fall while doing our routine around Niagara…read moreFalls region. Stepping down was not that difficult, view towards both end were magnificent. Park service re-did all the landscape on the upper level, we probably will revisit next spring.

I can't believe I've never been to this park before because my husband is from Derby. I was shocked…read moreby how big the park ended up being and how many trails there were. I had originally planned on just doing a quick lunch walk to do some bird watching but when I got there I quickly realized I'd be there longer than expected because there were so many rarer birds I had never seen and the place was so beautiful! The trail along the gorge rim was really gorgeous. Pun intended Some of the other trails inside of the woods were pretty muddy and a bit hard to follow because of the leaves, but using the alltrails app helped a lot. All of the trials were well marked too, which I really appreciated. It does seem like this place needs a bit more upkeep, but for the most part it's a really great park to walk at and it's dog friendly. All of the trails are pretty moderate and not too strenuous.

They've expanded the parking lot here! It's actually much nicer…read more It remains a nice walk along the creek. it's May, so there is some wetness in the ground. The trees and shrubs are just turning green and it's going to be very lush out here very soon. This is at Walmart Trail I'm probably on the easier side.

Such a great trail where you can take lots of different paths. There's a stream and waterfall going…read morethrough it. It's nice for any season. Dogs are allowed! It's a great excuse to do something healthy before you head out to Lake Effect ice cream!

Very beautiful, serene, and well kept. We walk the trails often. Animal friendly. A few different…read morepaths for options.

A small brook and a pair of picturesque walkway/bridges are the highlights of this wilderness…read moretrail. But let me emphasize the "wilderness" part of the trail name; it's not as well maintained as some hiking trails you'll find in WNY. From the start, it was clear this was a hidden secret of the area. With no parking lots at the trailhead, parking was limited to a small cleared area alongside the road. This space was only large enough for about three vehicles. Getting into the woods, the ground was uneven and rocky, and any trail markings became lost or confusing. Trails were overgrown with tall foliage, and poison ivy and poison oak encroaching and often crossing the trails. This said, however, the well-constructed benches, the bridges, and numerous signs about the local wildlife did demonstrate that this trail had at one point been lovingly built. Be prepared. Wear appropriate footwear. Mind where you step. And keep an eye on the brook so you know which trails to follow. It is not a difficult hike, but it is more rough than was expected. Mostly due to the need for maintenance on a few of the supposedly marked trails.

Beautiful country yet very misleading trails. This is not for the faint of heart. Wear the right…read moreshoes and be prepared to be challenged.