This is a BIG park. There's four waterfalls, but I only found one. Not a lot of water the day I…read morewent, anyway. There's ruins to explore, several different playgrounds, and lots of shelters to rent. I even found a small stage. Worth a visit if you're in the area.

This park is beautiful. It's in South Wales, near East Aurora. I was here two days ago for a race…read more It's got many winding tough trails and many not-so-tough areas, where you can walk or run with ease. I agree with the Yelper who said it's less busy than Chestnut Ridge. That's a big high point for me. I'll definitely be back.

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.

This is a lovely hike in Chautauqua county. There's a very small parking lot to access the hike…read more The trail is wide and well groomed. Even after some rain recently, there isn't really any mud on the trail. The trail takes you up to loop hike where you get some nice view with the gorge.

For the bottom of the fall, there is a notably, VERY, steep climb to get down! As in holding on to…read morea rope and almost fully going vertically down! The day we went, it was kind of muddy which made it that much harder. I have participated in indoor rock climbing for years but this scared me. There were times were my full body weight were on these ropes. Ropes someone else tied, who knows how well and how long ago! The fall itself is stunning but it is a little dangerous. Naturally there was tons of trash down there as well. If you take the path to the left, it is a easy walk to the top of the falls. Very beautiful and easy!

Fallbrook is posted private property with no trespassing allowed. Trail Otter in Leicester…read moreprovides exclusive guided hikes into the gorge without needing to take the dangerous hillside path to the bottom. They offer access year round with recommendations for clothing and footwear, depending on the season.

We were the only ones there so parking was easy. There are only about 4-5 actual parking spaces but…read morecars can also park along the right hand side of the road. The rocks in some area in the creek are tough so water shoes or crocs are recommended. There is a ton of flat spaces though once past the rocks and it's really awesome to just play there on the edge of it with the current pushing you along to the deeper side.

It's a cute little park that's known for the large dam. It offers beautiful views and a nice quiet…read moreatmosphere. Trout fishermen love it here during the spring and fall months best known for trout fishing. People will pile ontop of eachother while casting. It's also a nice park for a quick hike or picnic with the family! There are two parking lots, one on each side of the creek but please be mindful of where you are walking/fishing. There are lots of posted signs for private property.

My husband and I have joined the WNY Hiking Challenge this summer-fall season. We've been exploring…read moresome of the local parks/hiking trails that we haven't visited while living in WNY my entire life! This trail did not disappoint. It was a moderately challenging (meaning some extended periods of walking uphill) and about a 3-1/2 to 4 mile hike. The day we went it was not buggy but we did encounter some muddy areas. Great place to hike come fall when the leaves will be changing.

I have been here twice. I came here yesterday with a friend to hike. The parking lot was full but…read morethere was barely anyone on the trail route that we took. There was a tough uphill incline but I enjoyed the hike. The trails aren't well marked but we were fine. I'd love to return again to try a few more different trails or to walk longer.

Great place to fish. During peak time there is an entrance fee of $3 per person that's ACTUALLY…read morefishing. Also they have a side by side that can transport about 4 at a time back and forth from parking lot to fishing spots. That is $1/person. KNOW AND USE FISHING ETIQUETTE!! People who fish here are REAL anglers who don't appreciate beginners that cross lines, and cast out of turn.

If you can find this place off of transit Road near Newfane, New York, you will not be…read moredisappointed. Great place to walk, or fish or even hike. After you descend a very steep hill, you can walk along the riverbed and it beaches, and it's well-maintained pathways and find yourself a good spot to fish or just enjoy nature. Walk down as far as the dam and the highly oxygenated water makes for a wonderful fish spawning environment and keeps the creek stocked and the fishermen happy. Walk off the beaten path, want to steep, wooded hills or if it's warm enough, walk, right in the creek itself. And then to get back to your car you have to go up that very steep hill. My wife and I enjoy this place very much.

This park, on a lot of social media sites came highly recommended. My boyfriend and I are both avid…read morenature lovers, and enjoy checking out different parks. Very picturesque, quiet, and tranquil, it was nice as we were the only ones there later in the day. We did a little exploring with it being winter , walked along the bike path, opposite end of the boardwalk, on Lake Ontario that turns into the Genesee River trail. I can imagine the hiking, wildlife, view and bike riding to be magnificent in the spring, summer and fall. It amazed me personally too see a coyote;on a winter day, guess you never know what you will see in nature. Coming from Buffalo, where we have a lot of great parks as well, this was worth the drive and a stop to explore. We did check out the structures from an old shipping yard that were still there . Look forward to checking the park out in warmer weather.

I love this park so unique a trail on the water. Takes you from the beach to downtown. Clean and…read morealways cool being on the water.

We Did the blue, red and yellow trails around the ponds off of Vail rd . Before that we started…read moredown the Cattauragus creek trail on other side of gorge but we decided we were not up for THAT challenge this time w/ 300 ft decend and climb. Fall colors were perfect and temp in 60s was great. Area is Somewhat developed but trails are rough and narrow in many places.

Have been going to Zoar Valley since my Dad started taking me back in the late 40's. The only…read morereason I gave it 4 stars is that it is not an area to mess around playing superman and such. There are people that need to get way to close to the unseerable overhang. They can and have taken a very long drop to the bottom. Play safe and it is a great place to enjoy hiking and swimming. Seem to have lost my pics. Figures.

This hike is on State land across from hemlock lake. Small dirt parking area leads to a beautiful…read morenature trail along the creek. The water fall is not far and has a nice little swimming hole perfect for kids. Slippery rocks and can be buggy especially after a rain.

After hiking in Stony Brook Park, we had a bit of energy left, so stopped for a quick 0.5 mile…read moreout-and-back hike to see the beautiful waterfalls that are in Reynolds Gully. Fairly easy, but some climbing and stooping (that yoga will pay off for your flexibility to scoot under a fallen tree!) toward the end .... but sooooooooo worth it! Rocks can be a little slippery, but worth it to get a little dirty, in order to be awed by nature! GPS/Locations: Waterfall: (N 42.66758 / W 77.58907) Parking: (N 42.66833 / W 77.59166) Directions: Located on the south-east end of Hemlock Lake, on the east side of Rt. 15A. Take I-390 south to Rush and follow 15A south along Hemlock Lake. After passing Johnson Hill Road, Reynold's Gully will be a mile down on your left. Parking: Park in the small dirt area near the gully. Space for a few cars.