Nature trail through the woods that leads to a gorge, creek, and waterfalls, and it's a little over…read morea mile long. There's a small parking lot and I recommend using a GPS since the sign was blocked by foliage so we drove by it the first time. The path was narrow, flat, and dry, and the first part of the trail is in the sun and has foliage going into the trail so being but spray and sunscreen. Also, we crossed the creek to continue on the trail, however it was unclear at times if we were on the trail. The Posted signs were more prevalent so at least we knew where we weren't supposed to go. Note: no dogs are permitted on the trail. Overall it was a convenient stop since we were already out this way.

We had a wonderful hike through the Owens Falls sanctuary. It's a great way to get some activity in…read morewhile avoiding the heat.

Went to this park with my son and his two children under eight years of age (7 & 5). It was the…read moreperfect length to get through without hearing the children complain that they were tired of walking. This is such a beautiful park to enjoy a nice walk, jog, a bike ride or to go fishing (no spots to play sports of any kind here). There are a couple small grassy areas you can sit with a blanket and have a small picnic, eat lunch or bring your own lawn chair and enjoy a book. Plenty of benches to sit down, relax and enjoy the view of the water. In addition, the trees provide lots of shaded areas to appreciate as you walk through the paved trail on a hot summer day. Lastly, there are a lot of droppings from the geese (the children were stressing about avoiding it). I didn't see a playground during my walk but there is a very nice playground available for the children in front of the library that is located adjacent to the park entrance - you'll see it. I used my GPS to get here and parked at the courthouse parking lot, there was a path to where the trail starts - in my photos. Bring bug spray and sunblock in the summer and enjoy a stroll after a good meal. Rated this park four stars because I would probably only come back to take a walk if I'm already in the area but there's nothing here you absolutely have to see if you were visiting Buffalo. However, the park is beautiful and serene. If there was more to do or picnic tables for families to sit and eat, I would give it five stars.

Clean, small community park, located in heart of Amherst, behind the Amherst police station…read more Recently visited for a fire fly hike that was guided, by the NYS Parks Department; Catol Rodgers. Interesting facts learned on fireflies: they like leafy dark areas, eat slugs, and snails and really lite up the park. Paved trail, not very long, perfect for quick walk or hike to explore the many trees. Family, everyone friendly.

What we appreciate about this park is that you can take short walk or make a longer walk & visit…read moreReinstein Nature preserve. We went this past weekend and there were quite a few downed trees from the wind earlier. Parking is also amazing here.

A shockingly well maintained park…read more Beautiful trails that go deep in the woods. My family was chased by raccoons once. I went yesterday and multiple people were taking photos of the foliage. And a really nice big playground. They have subtle but cute Christmas lights display when the season comes. And their softball league is run better than MLB. Shout out to the Cheektowaga rec department for this gem.

We went for a hike here and it was great!!!! The weather was perfect for a fall day and we had a…read morenice hike. It was not difficult to navigate and followed the path. Theh are doing some work to make it more inclusive for people in wheelchairs it looks like but not complete yet. The main building is beautiful and the people in there were super friendly. Go if you have time. It is great!!!

There's multiple walking loops around fields, ponds, and forests. You start at a Visitor Center…read morestaffed with knowledgeable volunteers, who are happy to talk about local animals and birds. Bring binoculars and sunscreen, and pack a picnic lunch!

In honor of hiking on The Weekly Yelp Buffalo, here's another one for all of your beautiful hearts…read more The Erie County Forestry Bureau cannot be put into words how stunningly gorgeous it really is. It's off of the 219 in East Concord, take the Genesee Road exit and the park is literally right on that same road about ten miles down. You will pass the Sugar Mill on your left and the specific trail that I took was on the right hand side. At sunrise, there was no one there and when we left around 10:30, there still was no one there. Except people mowing the grass... Anywhooo. The trail starts in a small hut, you cross a bridge, and then you're off. The first thing you should note is the looming trees and vast foliage. The trail is small but the trees loom tall over you. It really puts things in perspective for the hiker... you're small in comparison to the nature around you. Also, fun bonus, squirrels and wildlife were eating the acorns from the trees and dropping them near us (maybe throwing them at us? Only *they* know). The trail is several miles so you really need to dedicate a full morning to this trail. Especially since the main problem here is that the trail ends up being unmarked for small portions so you're likely to get lost, just a heads up. Don't let that deter you though because some of the best parts of the hike were the unmarked spots. Unmarked location one) We ended up near a flowing creek where you could hear nothing but the waters, your own wavering breath, and the birds overhead. There's nothing more I love than those combination of sounds to form tranquility. Breathe in, exhale, release. Unmarked location two) At sunrise we were already deep into the forest and stumbled upon an open field. Now here's the cool part about the open field: looking straight into the field gives you a simple perspective. Open field, light, awesome. But when you turn your head slightly to catch the light from a different angle, there were HUNDREDS of spider webs formed on different leaves with spiders inching up the webs. You're probably thinking "Oh my god, spiders..." but it was such an incredible thing to witness. And you could only see them if you changed your perspective slightly... I can't wait to come back here! This was only one trail, but there were some on the other side of the road as well (near the Sugar Mill). The Forestry Bureau seems like a huge expanse of land, made up of intertwining trails that lead you everywhere and nowhere. If you're looking for a bit of a break from the chaos in life, a prescription of a hike might be in order! Try this trail and experience the beauty of nature for yourself.

Oh what an amazing experience! We came to Buffalo for a music festival. Two of our favorite bands…read morewere playing on Sunday (Lord Huron & The Head and the Heart). This was actually my first real music festival and it wasnt really what I expected. We were able to secure really close spots for The Head and the Heart and even closer spots for the Headliner, Lord Huron. There were a ton of port o potties so there was never a wait despite the crowds. We were able to get out with no wait afterwards too. It was really well run. We had so much fun and I would definitely do it again.

Great spot for family pictures! They turned out amazing and so dreamy. There's so many good…read morelocations here to choose from.

Coming in the winter, did NOT know what to expect. Ok we came In mid March but it has still been…read morereally cold and snowy. I came with my son, and my parents in their 60s. They are able bodied but not fit so I had no idea what to expect. I feel like a lot of the reviews I could find through Yelp, Facebook, Reddit and all trails were very mixed. A lot of people saying it's easy, my kids can do it, current conditions are not very icy, you don't need spikes, etc. and then a lot of it's a moderate hike, if you can't easily walk up 100 stairs you should not do it, very slippery, wear spikes, etc. We all survived. Some of us slipped a little on the icy areas, one fell a few times but no injuries. There are a lot of railings and tree bark to hold onto near the icy or technical areas. I would recommend spikes if it's icy to get a better grip. My son and I are probably beginner to intermediate hikers. For us this was a moderate hike. For an avid hiker this would be an easy hike. Strictly talking in icy, wet, snowy conditions. During dry weather I assume it's much easier. Still very doable if you are not super active as my parents are not. It was a really cool sight at the end and very beautiful scenery with all the snow. We actually had a great time and I was really worried about not being prepared enough and someone getting hurt which wasn't the case thankfully

Really enjoyed this trail! I'm not an avid hiker and this was easy enough for me. The trail is…read morestraight down and back and very easy to follow. There is plenty of parking and the signage was clear and easy to see. I went on a hot summer day and the creek bed was very dry so that also made it easy to hike. On days when it's more wet I'm sure it would be slippery so be sure to wear the correct gear.

This is a beautiful creekside trail in West Seneca, oversight by Department of Environmental…read moreConservation & Town of West Seneca Environmental Commission. There is a small gravel parking area near welcome sign, overflow parking across the street. Crossing Leydecker can be dangerous due to curves/blind spots in road. Trail is uneven/has steep hill/cliff in certain areas. Would not recommend trail for children or people with poor balance/poor health, though it is not a challenging trail for those used to hiking. Highly recommend you bring a fully charged cellphone/other safety devices of choice, as this is not monitored & there are no ways to report an injury or emergency, no rest areas, benches, comfort stations, safety rails or features, so enter at your own risk. Leashed dogs are allowed (ensure proper tick treatments first, Lyme disease warning at trailhead), bring out anything you bring in. No trash receptacles. Trail is overgrown and not well cared for, slippery, narrow in areas. Unfortunately on occasion, we found old sofas and other trash thrown near the trail.