Greece Canal Park is one of two Monroe County Parks connected to the Erie Canal and one of three with off-leash dog parks. Two small fishing ponds flank the road leading to the canal.
There are also camping opportunities for youth groups and scouts by reservation. The park is a short walk down the canal trail from Henpeck Park, a popular parking spot to kick off an Erie Canal bike or hike.
Greece Canal Park encompasses 577 acres, with 4 easy walking trails varying in length under 1.5 miles over level or gently rolling terrain. If you’re looking to combine the trails into a longer hike, checkout this 5-mile “map-my-walk” posted by a Rochester-area hiking group.
Deer Run
This is an easy 1.4-mile walk over gently rolling terrain. Along the southern edge of the trail, a beautiful pond surrounded by cattail plants is an observation point and highlight.
Canal Trail
This is an easy 0.9-mile walk over gently rolling terrain. This part of the trail is especially pretty in early summer when the locust trees that line the canal banks are in full bloom.
West Trail
This trail is an easy 0.4-mile walk over level terrain. It is under a canopy of maple, beech, oak, black cherry, hickory, and tulip trees. It is especially interesting in the fall when sunlight filtering through the trees illuminates the wildflowers and fungus on the forest floor.
Farm Artifact Trail
This trail is a 0.9-mile walk over generally level terrain, showcasing a significant part of the area’s human history. An observation point along the trail features remnants of old rock walls and farm implements, providing insight into the region’s former agricultural heritage.
More information about Greece Canal Park
Cost: Free
Located in Greece, 18 minutes / 9 miles from Rochester (get directions)
More Information: Trail Map | monroecounty.gov
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