State Park · New York, United States

Genesee Valley Greenway

Genesee Valley Greenway is a state park in New York, United States, covering 1,364 acres (552 ha), established in 1984; it recorded 137,842 visits in 2024.

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State Park · New York, United States

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Park facts

Park typeState Park
LocationGenesee, New York, United States
Area1,364 acres (552 ha)
Length90 miles (144.8 km)
Established1984
Annual visits (2024)137,842
Managed byNew York state park system

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About Genesee Valley Greenway

The Genesee Valley Greenway is a rail trail in western New York's Genesee River valley. The trail stretches for 90 miles (140 km) along a former Pennsylvania Railroad right-of-way as well as adjacent land from the Genesee Valley Canal. The low grade path is a multi-use trail which is well suited for hiking, biking, horsebacking riding and cross-country skiing. The Greenway is administered by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (NYS OPRHP) and the Friends of the Genesee Valley Greenway.

Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.

Planning your visit

What to do

HikingCross-country skiing

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Genesee Valley Greenway?

Genesee Valley Greenway is in New York, United States.

When was Genesee Valley Greenway established?

Genesee Valley Greenway was established in 1984, per the source listed at the foot of this page.

How big is Genesee Valley Greenway?

Genesee Valley Greenway covers 1,364 acres (552 ha).

How many people visit Genesee Valley Greenway each year?

It recorded 137,842 recreation visits in 2024, the latest published figure.

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