Rochester Area Mountain Biking
Descriptions and directions about places to ride in and around Rochester, New York.
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East Bay Park
Directions:
Route 590 N to Empire Blvd. exit. Turn right (east) on Empire Blvd. Continue past Plank Road at light. Turn left on Smith Road (Bay Park sign) 3/10 mile past light at Plank Road. Follow Smith Road to parking lot just before gate. Trails begin down paved road beyond gate.
Description:
This is rugged, undeveloped land consisting of 200-300 foot valleys and bluffs, and trails typically at the top and bottom. Terrain is hilly and challenging. Deer flies and mosquitoes are standard. Trails extend from Bayview YMCA (private land) to Empire Blvd. (private land). Trails are mostly sand and dry quickly. Must cross muddy, marshy area to get to Empire Blvd. trails. Bring a lot of water, bug repellant, and a towel.
Durand Eastman Park (Closed!)
Directions:
Route 590 N to Durand Blvd. exit. Turn left (west) on Durand Blvd. Turn left on Culver Road. Park immediately on right across from A-Plus gas station. Trails begin across field behind parking area.
Description:
Trails are generally flat, circling a series of ponds in the area. Trails are mildly technical in places. Caution must be taken due to sharp corners and hikers. Riding on the golf course is at your own risk. Trails generally stay in the woods. Mosquitoes are standard. Bring bug repellant.
Tryon Park
Directions:
Route 590 N to Altantic Avenue exit. Turn left (west) on Atlantic Avenue. Turn right on Winton Road. Turn right on Tryon Park Road just past Winton Deli. Turn right on Loudisa Street. Park in loop or gravel parking lot. Limited parking is also available on Tryon Park Road before Route 590 overpass. Trails begin at end of Tryon Park Road. Access is also available in the back of the apartment complex on the north side of Atlantic Avenue just east of 590.
Description:
Moderately technical with some easier loops possible. Quite hilly. Not recommended for novices.
Genesee River Trails (Edgerton Park?)
Directions:(?)
Route 104 to Lake Avenue north. Turn right on Boxart Street which leads to Turning Point Park. Park anywhere. Trails begin at end of road. (This is not our current meeting place, but more appropriate than meeting at the monastery and cutting through the cemetery. )
Description:
Narrow stretch of trails between railroad tracks and Genesee River. Mildly technical. Few straight sections. Trails can be taken to Ontario Beach Park with some riding on large gravel next to railroad tracks.
Hi Tor Wildlife Conservation Area (Trail Map)
Directions:
Route 390 S to Routes 5 & 20 exit. Turn left on Routes 5 & 20. Turn right on Route 64 (Bristol Mountain). Continue past Bristol. Route 64 ends when Route 21 comes in from left. Continue into Naples on Route 21. Turn left on Route 245 across from Bob & Ruth's Restaurant. Turn right on Parish Hill Road (first road). Parking lot is located off small dirt road on right about 1/2 mile from Route 245. Trail begins at gate by parking lot.
Description:
Logging roads mixed with singletrack. Huge vertical potential. Moderately technical in places. Finger Lakes Trail extends through this area, but is closed to mountain biking. Maps are available at Eastern Mountain Sports.
Letchworth State Park (Trail Map #1, Trail Map #2)
Directions:
Route 390 south to Mount Morris exit. Follow signs to Mount Morris. At Mount Morris follow the signs for 408 south. Make a right off 408 at the large Mount Morris Dam sign and follow the road to the first overlook on the left.
Description:
This area is now officially open to mountain biking, thanks to efforts of local trail crews! I'll update the directions and description when I get the information.
Harriet Hollister Spencer State Park (Trail Map #1, Trail Map #2)
Directions:
Route 590 S to Monroe Avenue East (2nd exit). Turn right at Clover Street (Route 65 South). Cross Routes 5 & 20. Road is now County Road 37 (South Road). Continue straight. Road turns to Country Road 37 (Canadice Hill Road) at Richmond Mills Road. Continue straight on Canadice Hill Road in Canadice where County Road 37 turns. Stay left on Canadice Hil Road at the road split. Ross Road goes right. Road turns to dirt. Parking lot will be visible on left side of road with 1/4 mile. Trails begin from parking lot (WET!) or from gravel road.
Summary: Take Route 65 south. After crossing 5 & 20, go straight. Stay left at road split.
Description:
This is a very wet park. Trails are easy to moderately technical. About 12 miles of trails are available. Nice view of Honeoye Lake.
Sprague Brook Park
Directions:
Sprague Brook Park is off of Route 240 just past Kissing Bridge. Turn left onto Foote Rd. Turn left into the park. Meet by the bathrooms in the parking lot in front.
Description:
Beginner trails available.
English Road Park (AKA Basil Marella)
Directions:
Take I390 to Vintage Lane exit. Go west on Vintage to Fetzner, then north on Fetzner to English, then east on English to the park entrance.
Description:
Beginner trails available. This is not a Monroe County park, and biking is allowed.
This page was last updated on 04/02/2002.