We were on vacation in the area in late September, and were looking for a place for a stroll…read more This was a nice path that was mowed grass in most places, and had both shaded a d sunny sections. There are some parts under construction, and the detours aren't well marked and involve walking along the roadside which wasn't as nice as the trail of course. We enjoyed some views of the river and some late summer flowers, but don't expect amazing scenery. It is an easy walk though if you have anyone in your group who can't do the rocky, more rugged trails in the area.

If I had to choose just one word to describe this trail, I'd go with surreal. In my opinion it is…read moreone of Rochester's greatest hidden gems, and I'm surprised to be the first to review it. The trail more or less begins on the other side of the river from the U of R campus, and you go through Genesee Valley Park to the old railroad bridge that crosses the Erie Canal, and basically just keep on going. My guess is that most people get spooked by the industrial district that runs along Scottsville Road, and that's unfortunate because there's a very beautiful area that runs through that area. part of it appears to have been reclaimed by nature, but it's worth venturing through because there is a really peaceful area right by the river where you feel as if you're in the middle of a wilderness even though you're just on the other side of the river from East River Road. The trail sort of breaks up once you hit Scottsville Road, but picks up again down the road when you get to Little Black Creek Park, which, by the way, is an amazing place to visit right after a bad ice storm. The trail continues south and almost reaches another stretch of trail on the opposite side of the east/west railroad track that runs through Henrietta, but I guess there just hasn't been enough interest in this trail to connect it better thus far. Once on the other side of the tracks you will come across a massive culvert and then once on the other side of Jefferson Road you'll see a whole bunch of really old derelict telephone poles along with the outline of the dried out canal that used to run parallel to the trail. Eventually you will reach Scottsville, which is a rather pretty, idyllic small town with a charming graffiti bridge park and elevated walkway that leads to the trail. From there the trail goes on to Avon, and during the Fall it is quite lovely. Upon reaching Avon, I highly recommend taking the detour trail that leads to that town because there is a lovely bridge there and the town itself has a very "Mayberry" vibe to it. Go a little further and you'll find a cool place called the Five Arch Bridge on the outskirts of town. From Avon to Fowlerville, you'll see some interesting ruins of the canal from sections of the trail that are at a significantly higher elevation than than the Genesee, and from Fowlerville to Piffard there is a nice detour I found (due to necessity r/t flooding) that runs by a really cool Catholic monastery. Their chapel is as serene as it is awe-inspiring and their shop has a variety of baked goods and jams, my favorite being Elderberry jam. Once you reach Cuylerville there is an interesting tractor museum and I absolutely recommend taking the road on a detour east to see an old Revolutionary War site where a couple soldiers got tortured to death by the Seneca as well as Fall Brook Falls (but don't drink the water from the falls...just trust me on that one). Also along the way there is a barn with a silo where this massive tree grew in the middle of it and you can see the top of the tree emerging from the silo. Mount Morris is another quaint small town and then when you reach Sonyea things start to get weird. First there is an old Shaker Village and an abandoned colony for epileptics that is somewhat evocative of the derelict asylum from "Until Dawn" and then you reach a prison that has all these historical buildings built up in a highly militarized way, almost like something you'd see in an episode of "The Handmaid's Tale." The main map you find of the Genesee Valley Greenway from Google is somewhat misleading because the color difference between the main trail and "closed" is very subtle and although the original railroad did go through the correctional facility and then the state forest on the other side of it, there isn't really much of a trail that goes through all of that, although there is definitely some kind of path and I must say that I rather cherish the memories I have of going through Aurora and seeing some of the Mennonite farmland that I passed through on the way back. My advice is once you reach Sonyea make sure you have the AllTrails app downloaded because the NikeRunClub and UnderArmour apps are pretty much useless when it comes to finding the beginnings and ends of these trails. The trail does continue on further than what I have explored, and I hope to someday pick up where I left off.

A lot more tiny side trails than I expected. It was a great shady walk in the woods, with lots to…read moreexplore. There were plenty of playground spaces for my son to play on as well. Will definitely return to explore more.

Beautiful Park I love the outdoor so much. I'm a nature, girl tree hugger, and I love being…read moreoutdoors. I absolutely love the parks in Western New York. I will never leave here.

It is so beautiful here !!!! I am here now with my boyfriend because he wants to cheer me up after…read moremy ex husband was so rude to me today

Rhinestein woods has certainly been taken care of over the years. There have been many improvements…read moreto the paths and the buildings , and it shows that love and care and commitment are involved here. You can see a variety of wildlife pond life, avian life, as well as so many different types of foliage. It was a nice peaceful walk on a flat path that was graveled and wide enough for many people to pass by each other without touching the foliage at the side of the path. There are many little offshoots towards the ponds that have a bench to sit on and watch and wile away the hours , if you choose. The pond lilies are plentiful and beautiful pink color many of which are blooming right now and the end of July. If you are looking for a vigorous hike, this is not the place.This place has flat paths that wind through the woods and around ponds and are very peaceful and quiet. In the early mornings, you can see beavers hard at work.You can see dear browsing for food.There are many birds singing happily in the trees, as well as ducks , geese and turtles in the ponds.

What a fantastic park, lots of great hiking trails along the Oatka Creek with such beautiful views…read more Trails are easily marked. Love how they even spray paint uprooted tripping hazards.. bright pink and white. Loved hiking to the bridge overpass , great view over the creek. So much fun rustling through autumn leaves and fall weather!

I have such conflicted feelings about this review, because part of what makes Oatka Creek Park so…read moreamazing is that it's off the beaten path and not very well known. But a good Yelper doesn't hoard the knowledge, and the physical location of the park is still going to be off the beaten path, so I can be confident in sharing why Oatka Creek Park is a gem. Oatka Creek Park is a little hard to find if you haven't been there before. Luckily, Waze actually recognized the address and got us there in one piece. Basically, you go through an intersection and the park is right there. There was a decent sized parking lot right away, and down the road another, closer to the trail. It's your call which lot is best. The main trail is a loop around the park, the goal to get you down to Oatka Creek itself. And let me say, it's worth the hike. Moving water is the best, for so many reasons. It's not the fastest moving creek, but it's a great one to stop at and take in the sights. I found the trail to be fairly simple, a little uphill and downhill at times, but not the strenuous kind (at least in my eyes). You could even go on horseback if you wanted, and I've seen the horses on the trail. It's a good one for horses, but be advised that with horses comes the not so little presents they leave behind. Watch where you step. Oatka Creek Park is a true gem, so I don't feel too bad about letting the world know about it. Somehow, I feel the serenity and woodland creatures won't go anywhere on a day with more hikers and horses than usual.

Small little park in the center of Oakfield. It aptly gets it's name from the triangular plot of…read moreland it sits on between 3 streets in the village center. Overall it is small and basic. It includes a gazebo, a couple of benches, a small memorial and really that is it, it is not a large piece of land in any respect, not much room for games or sports in this park, but don't worry there is a park very nearby with plenty of space if you are looking for those things. What really sets this park apart though, and makes it worthy of note is the wonderful events that the village of Oakfield puts on at this site. In September it is the main location of the Labor Daze festival that includes a race, craft vendors, food, games, entertainment, fireworks and much more over Labor Day weekend, definitely a fun festival to check out, it is worth the drive! Possbily even more special in December it is home to about 50-60 Christmas trees, which get decorated by local businesses and residents of the town in memory or in honor of special people. It is a beautiful site to behold, especially at night when all of the trees are lit up. It is also really neat to walk around and look at the details, trees with baseball ornaments in memory of someone who loved baseball, and a tree hung with cookie cutters for a local baker. They also have a special Christmas festival complete with a visit from Santa, wreaths given out that collect ornaments from different local establishments, crafts and fun for the whole famliy. For such a small park that could be looked over as insignificant, this small town park has a lot of special things that make it a worthwhile trip! Keep in mind those special times of the year and check it out yourself!

Very cute little park with lots of history. Worth a twenty minute stop. Beautiful views.read more

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

I came out to Knox for the Borderland Music Festival. Now I know it's completely different when…read morethere is something happening but I had to talk about the beauty of this park. First off, I feel like the walking trails here are nice. More markers would be cool, but I like the ease of the trails. They have a dog park too which is great. I can't wait to come back with my pup before the snow and have her run around too. Everything is very open which makes it even more awe-inspiring and beautiful on a summer day. I also love all of the old architecture here too with the old stables, main house, etc. It really feels like a different place when you step foot on property. LIke being transported through time almost. The music festival was awesome here. I think the lay of the land, the older buildings, and the beauty of the park really amplify the event and make it feel even better than other possible locations in the area. I will definitely be back to visit the park, and back for the music festival.

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.