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.

I love running here! The loop is about 1/2 a mile, but there are plenty of trails in the woods as…read morewell. Great little spot that is not very popular or crowded. Just have to work around the geese.

This is a great park with some nice elevated walkways however, the majority are stone and will be…read moreflooded after any rain. I naively came after a storm this morning and all of the trails were very wet and/or muddy. My feet are soaked leaving but I still had a good time. I saw a lot of birds including a green heron, an osprey, a bluebird, and a pair of immature trumpeter swans.

This is a really peaceful, gorgeous hidden gem right in the village of Hamburg! I had heard about…read morethe park and how it was started on an Explore Buffalo tour of Hamburg but didn't manage to make it here until a year later. Me and my husband walked all of the trails (they're quite short) but it was such a peaceful, well kept park! The girl scouts even made a little fairy trail which is adorable. It was so quiet here and you'd never know it's right in the village! Don't follow Google Maps to the "entrance" that's right in the village. Go to the entrance that shows in the middle of a residential neighborhood. That's where the park is.

One most friendly trail with kids and never get lost, so easy trail, close to 18 Mile creek , we…read morecan add more Bird House, let me know in what I can help for that.

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.

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.

Beautiful hike. Glad we came across this place. Make sure you get down to the steam after seeing…read morethe waterfall.

I really enjoy hiking at Hobuck Flats. It's a really beautiful property and is pretty well…read moremaintained. It can definitely get busy during fishing season so be aware of that before you go.

I love chestnut Ridge Park. My boyfriend took me here on our first date. We went flying kites. It…read moreis so beautiful.

The Gem of Erie county parks. Everything is well maintained and the park is huge with plenty of…read morerestrooms and shelters

Took a look at the park since it was a little nicer out and was very quiet. Another women was…read morewalking around and they were working on the road leaving the park sure is different without a crowd around.The lake was still frozen and little water at the beach line was a different experience in the winter

The is park is great if you want to have a picnic or grill out. However the hiking trails need some…read morework. Hard to find, and not very well upkept.

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.

Breathtaking views. This waterfall is picturesque!!!! Perfect to get your wedding photos taken no…read moredoubt

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.