Well kept trails - although there is a tick warning they really have taken care to offer the safest possible trails. Love the Barred Owl & the 300 year old tree. Just a beautiful day for a walk, there was full sun but it felt wonderful & shaded on the trails (11 or so miles of them). We will definitely go back. There were plenty of inclines on the trails to get your heart rate going! read more

John B. Austin Nature Trail - 300 (ish) year old trees, John B. Austin Nature Trail, Lockport NY - Hiking Near Me - Lockport, New York

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Such a great trail where you can take lots of different paths. There's a stream and waterfall going through 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! read more

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

John B. Austin Nature Trail - Hiking Near Me - Lockport, New York

This trail has become our easy go to place for when we need some fresh air. The trails are very easy with several loops. We've even done our engagement photos here way back when! The scenery is simple yet really beautiful. read more

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Great easy nature trail. It is very popular and cam get crowded and of course muddy at times depending on the weather.

This has been a go to pandemic staple in recent months when we need to get out and get some fresh air. The Lockport nature trail is well maintained, short, and relatively flat. In my opinion this is a perfect place for beginners to start or more experienced hikers to head out to if you want to stretch the legs and do a quick mile+ walk in nature. With the longest trail only about a 1.5 mile circle, and multiple trails you can choose your own path. The nice part is that you never have to worry about getting lost, as all trails lead back to the same open field. read more

John B. Austin Nature Trail - Mini waterfall - Hiking Near Me - Lockport, New York

A nice and well maintained trail that is more like a park, than a hiking trail at parts. That being said, it shows that there is a lot of love that goes in to keeping it as nice as it is. This is the busiest of the 3 nature trails in Lockport and for good reason. It has a variety of trails, a waterfall, some old growth trees, wildlife sightings are relatively common, it has some small hills to keep it interesting and has great shade coverage throughout. Flip some rocks in the stream with your kids an look for some cray fish. Bring a flower or tree guide and appreciate all this park has to offer. Set up a blanket in the field and have a picnic. Above all else, take your trash with you(and maybe someone else's) and keep this place as nice as it is. read more

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This is very well maintained and easy trail with a few loops options and cut-throughs--be sure to keep a map if you want to wander between the trails. I would highly recommend it for families or those looking to get out of "city life." There's a shallow but lush shale waterfall along the creek and easy stepping stones if you want to dip your hands or feet in it. These trails are in a wonderful green forest with tons of trees and shade. I didn't find any muddy spots, but I don't remember it being very rainy around the time either. My husband and I took a stroll back in June and saw very few people, but we found lots of wonderful birds to add to our recent birding hobby. Favorites included American Redstarts, Hooded Warblers, an Indigo Bunting, and a Kestrel. It's a nice spot to fill your outdoorsy spirit! read more

John B. Austin Nature Trail - Lovely shale waterfall! - Hiking Near Me - Lockport, New York

Such a relaxing and scenic place to hike...don't miss it...I think it's a hidden gem. Have never seen a hiking trail with garbage *and* recycling containers?! read more

What a beautiful, underrated gem of a park. Sure, the waterfall isn't as impressive as Royalton Ravine, but there's several well maintained paths to explore and lots of wildlife to see. You can see a 180 year old oak tree on the way to the waterfall, and a 250 year old oak tree further down the main path. There were a lot of frogs, snakes, squirrels and chipmunks. There also seemed to be a fair amount of poison ivy in places so take care and stick to the path. I did see a couple pieces of trash, which always bums me out. We're lucky to have beautiful places like this to enjoy, but litter takes away from the beauty. Parts of the trails have gravel, and there's several benches if you need to take a break. Update: there's another tree that looks to be at least 200 years old on an early side path to the left that meets up with the main waterfall path. read more

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If you are looking for a relatively easy, well marked trail to take kids and dogs, this is perfect. This is one of the trails mentioned on several Buffalo "Dog Friendly" trail lists, and it did not disappoint. There are bags available should nature call for your pup pal on the trail and you forgot your own. We have been here twice, and all of the dog owners we saw were respectful in keeping their pets on leashes and sharing space on the trail. My dog would probably insist I mention that she was able to jump after (and quickly back away from) so many garter snakes this Spring, and found one unidentified animal vertebrae, so really a top experience if your basics needs are chasing and chewing stuff. The kids love this trail too- creeks to step in, a "waterfall" in the sense that there is water falling about three feet. Niagara Falls, it is not. You don't have to do an "out and back" (at least for the back half of the trails) so the loop keeps them from getting bored. Also has at least two trees that will make a teenager look up and say hey, that's a big ass tree. read more

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I live in West Seneca so I really had no clue this place existed. I decided to spend my day off outside and I'm so glad we found Lockport Nature Trail! The trail was easy to follow and it connects in a full oval back to the parking lot. The entire trail was mostly in the shade so this is perfect for those extremely hot summer days. We will definitely be returning! read more

John B. Austin Nature Trail - Hiking Near Me - Lockport, New York

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Great hike on a beautiful fall day. It is an easy 1-2 mile trail. I would say it is approx a little over a mile hike there and back if you are only looking to go to the waterfall. If you are looking for a longer hike, trying to take all of the various paths and you could probably hit 3 miles. When you get there I would suggestions taking a photo of the map with your phone, it always helps to have a map on your hike. Another trick is to open a fitness app that tracks your hike on a gbs map. Do not let the various paths overwhelm you the trails are marked and all of the paths will bring you back around to the main path so you can't get lost for long. The scenery is beautiful and you can't help but want to take will let the pictures speak for themselves. read more

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This is a great quiet little place. We come here a lot with our 2 Greyhounds and our 3 children. It's very safe, shaded and not too strenuous. To walk along the water is divine on a hot day! Lots to see and nice and spaced out so you aren't right next to other people enjoying the area. I would recommend for pets and children alike! read more

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Went on a hike one gorgeous day in early March, prior to quarantine. What a beautiful trail. We plan on coming back again. read more

Fun hike, the trail was muddy but we were prepared. The map was helpful in getting to the waterfall and for finding our way back to the car. Not a ton of hills but still a scenic trail hike! read more

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It's a small park, which is great for my pug because he is out of shape, lazy (as most pugs are), and cannot handle extra long walks. There's a ton of benches, it's fairly clean, and the path is safe and clear. The waterfall is small but not everything is about size, right? Overall the park is cool for a quick little walk. My main issue with the park are the bugs! It's nature and outdoors with water so clearly there are going to be bugs but it seems like there's more here than other places. I hate them. I hate spending my time swatting at my head when I could be taking in the scenery. read more

John B. Austin Nature Trail - Hiking Near Me - Lockport, New York

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Love this trail! I have four kids under 11 and visit here often. It's an easy trail for them and we always find something new! It's a great place to get outdoors, well maintained and easy kid & dog friendly hike. read more

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Such a nice well kept nature trail. Easy hiking and cute waterfall. Can't wait to come back when there's more water

Beautiful and serene on this cool late August afternoon. We walked the perimeter loop - about 1.5 miles through vibrant greenery, old trees, wildflowers and ending next to a soothing creek and small waterfall. We could have made the walk about a mile longer by winding through the inner trails. It's an easy walk with only a couple of small hills. Plenty of parking. Enough people to feel safe walking alone. Not too many people to make you feel distracted or bothered. Lovely. read more

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One of my favorite running trails. Also, one of my favorite night hike spots. Okay, so it's a favorite of mine, not because it is a challenge hike. Instead, this spot is a great spot for anyone, of any experience level and their fur babies. Recently it has been adopted by the Boy Scouts and thus bringing trail maps, new sections and well established trail markers and landscaping so to speak. Bring your dog for a great walk and frolicking in the water or just relax on a bench surrounded by the old growth trees and nature around you. Can be a great snowshoeing or cross country skiing spot in the winter time, although not so much this winter to date! read more

This place is a gem in Lockport with a lot of nice trails and a beautiful waterfall. It's so quiet and peaceful here and I adore the ancient Oak trees that call this place their home. Trails are varying in their consistency, some dirt, some stone, and some very muddy so wear your hiking boots for sure! The waterfall is beautiful, I love it and enjoy sitting by it and listening to the stream of water every time I visit. There are also a number of trails as you venture deeper into the park. For those looking for a little more gradient, continue on deeper into the park for the hills. For a flatter hike check out the waterfall and keep following the trail to the right to stay on flatter ground. Great place for wildlife, and to bring the kids and doggos too! If you walk directly down the "road" from the parking lot about a quarter mile in you'll hit a clearing with the trail map. If you're unfamiliar with the park, take a picture because it can get very loopy and windy in the back section with many cross and cutback trails available. I've been here many times, and I'll be back many more, you'll love it it's definitely worth the drive and a visit! read more

I'm pretty torn because in order for me to give the trail five stars, I had to differentiate between my hiking needs and the nature trail. My hiking needs include: pulling myself up a hill by the roots in the ground, climbing up a steep incline, going "off trail", etc. You catch my drift. This trail was pretty much the opposite of that. I have to bring myself outside of those needs for a bit and admit that despite not feeling fully satisfied adventure-wise, this nature trail is absolutely beautiful. Everything is mapped out for you (which I will admit I don't like) and the trails are set out in gravel so you never get lost (which I don't like). But my views aside, there are some great things worth noting about this trail: There are benches set along the trail for peaceful meditation, which I don't see often. They look brand new. Two of my favorite benches overlook the waterfall so all you hear is flowing water as you sit and ponder life. The trail is perfect for the beginning hiker, children, people who don't want to over exert themselves, etc. It'll give you peace without the craziness that comes with an intense trail. The trail is also perfect for running, which I definitely want to try one day. It's a little hilly but well-mapped so you can do loops around the trails and get a good workout. The old trees that Aly W mentioned are amazing to look at. The roots of the trees are so big. It's a pretty cool aspect about this trail. I'm very pleased that the Town of Lockport has something like this. It's perfect for all of it's residents and a trail that should most definitely be taken advantage of if you're in need of self-reflection or small talk with a friend. read more

Great place for a quick hike, walk the dogs, or even a photo shoot! My wife and I had some engagement pictures done here. It offers for some scenic shots, especially fall and winter! read more

Lockport Nature Trail is well maintained and has 4-5 park benches through out the park. We noticed 3 large oak trees with a circumference at the ground at about 10 feet and the largest branch has a diameter of nearly 2 feet. Can anyone tell me how old these trees are? read more

One of my favorite spots around Lockport area to walk around. Sure its not a challenging trail, but a place to come walk and talk with friends. In the fall its beautiful! Just a warning - around dusk is when people are hanging around smoking pot. Not a nice experience when I walked to go for a walk after work in the summer read more