{"id":394850,"date":"2022-07-29T20:03:12","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T00:03:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visitbuffaloniagara.com\/?page_id=394850"},"modified":"2024-10-09T15:34:37","modified_gmt":"2024-10-09T19:34:37","slug":"outdoor-recreation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.visitbuffaloniagara.com\/outdoor-recreation\/","title":{"rendered":"Outdoor Recreation"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- Category Hero -->\n<div id=\"hero-block_ecb8c990c3a84ebb9d68bada9d6f7230\" class=\"vbnHero waveGraphic\"\n\t\t\tdata-load-type=\"bg\"\n\t\tdata-load-onload=\"true\"\n\t\tdata-load-all=\"https:\/\/www.visitbuffaloniagara.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/kayaking-scaled-e1719249360845.jpeg\"\n\t\t>\n\t<div class=\"text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"titleImage\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"titleIcon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\"?>\r\n<!-- Generator: Adobe Illustrator 25.4.1, SVG Export Plug-In . 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Within about 20 miles from where we live, we do everything from kite surfing, windsurfing and paddleboarding, to kayaking, sailing, fishing, whitewater, hiking, and rock climbing. We even surf on the lake. That&#8217;s right, you don&#8217;t have to live on the ocean to surf. I think the coastline of Lake Erie and its connecting waterways are absolutely special. You can paddle beneath sea cliffs and watch families of bald eagles fishing. In one day, you can have a beautiful flat-water paddle in the morning and then the wind can pick up in the afternoon and you can kite surf and then the wind may die down and you get an incredible Lake Erie sunset over the water. There&#8217;s just so much to do and so much to explore. It&#8217;s one of the great undiscovered outdoor recreation destinations.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-constrained is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:200px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized is-style-circle\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitbuffaloniagara.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/PauHanaOahu18-3697-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-480383\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitbuffaloniagara.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/PauHanaOahu18-3697-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitbuffaloniagara.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/PauHanaOahu18-3697-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.visitbuffaloniagara.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/PauHanaOahu18-3697-1-205x205.jpg 205w, https:\/\/www.visitbuffaloniagara.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/PauHanaOahu18-3697-1-291x291.jpg 291w, https:\/\/www.visitbuffaloniagara.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/PauHanaOahu18-3697-1-392x392.jpg 392w, https:\/\/www.visitbuffaloniagara.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/PauHanaOahu18-3697-1.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Kevin Cullen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:0\"><em>Kevin Cullen resides on the shores of Lake Erie with his wife Christian and two children, Ocean and Lake. They can be found out on the water kiteboarding, paddling, and surfing or out in the hills hiking, biking, and boarding. The pair also own and operate SUP Erie Adventures and Hideaway Bay Resort on Lake Erie.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-vbn-postcard-carousel\"><button aria-label=\"previous\" class=\"vbn-button vbn-scroll-button vbn-prev-button\" disabled><\/button><div class=\"postcard-carousel__slider\">\n    <section class='vbn-postcard has-callout-bottom-left' data-block='vbn\/postcard'>\r\n            <div \r\n                class='banner-image fade-in' \r\n                data-load-type='bg'\r\n                data-load-onload='true'\r\n                data-load-sm='https:\/\/www.visitbuffaloniagara.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/itineraries-hiking-300x206.jpg'\r\n                data-load-md='https:\/\/www.visitbuffaloniagara.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/itineraries-hiking-300x206.jpg'\r\n                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50% 50%'>\r\n                <div class='banner-callout bottom-left cta-red fade-in'>\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitbuffaloniagara.com\/6-special-sunset-spots-around-buffalo\/\">\r\n                    <h2 class='callout-title'> Special Sunset Spots Around Buffalo <\/h2>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitbuffaloniagara.com\/6-special-sunset-spots-around-buffalo\/\" class=\"cta-button is-white callout-cta postcard-cta\">\r\n                    Soak up the last rays of the day                <\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/section>\n    <section class='vbn-postcard has-callout-bottom-left' data-block='vbn\/postcard'>\r\n            <div \r\n                class='banner-image fade-in' \r\n                data-load-type='bg'\r\n                data-load-onload='true'\r\n                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class=\"pagination\"><button class=\"vbn-button vbn-pagination-button active\" aria-label=\"Jump to postcard 1\" data-index=\"0\">1<\/button><button class=\"vbn-button vbn-pagination-button \" aria-label=\"Jump to postcard 2\" data-index=\"1\">2<\/button><button class=\"vbn-button vbn-pagination-button \" aria-label=\"Jump to postcard 3\" data-index=\"2\">3<\/button><button class=\"vbn-button vbn-pagination-button \" aria-label=\"Jump to postcard 4\" data-index=\"3\">4<\/button><button class=\"vbn-button vbn-pagination-button \" aria-label=\"Jump to postcard 5\" data-index=\"4\">5<\/button><button class=\"vbn-button vbn-pagination-button \" aria-label=\"Jump to postcard 6\" data-index=\"5\">6<\/button><\/div><button aria-label=\"next\" class=\"vbn-button vbn-scroll-button vbn-next-button\"><\/button><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-constrained is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fe665070174dc43b9946cb8ebe7f02de\" id=\"h-find-yourself-in-buffalo-s-great-outdoors\">FIND YOURSELF IN BUFFALO\u2019S GREAT OUTDOORS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">In Buffalo, outdoor adventures are never far away. 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Whether it&#8217;s fishing, hiking, watersports and more, there&#8217;s an outdoor activity of all abilities and skill-levels for you.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<button class=\"readMore has-text-color has-white-color\">Find Your Adventure<\/button>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"graphic\">\n\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\tdata-load-type='img'\n\t\t\tdata-load-offset='lg'\n\t\t\tdata-load-lg='https:\/\/www.visitbuffaloniagara.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Guidesly_Logo.png'\n\t\t\tdata-load-md='https:\/\/www.visitbuffaloniagara.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Guidesly_Logo.png'\n\t\t\tdata-load-sm='https:\/\/www.visitbuffaloniagara.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Guidesly_Logo.png'\n\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/maddencdn.com\/global\/images\/pixel.png\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"seasonal_slider_block\" class=\"seasonal_slider_block\">\n    \n    <h2 class=\"ss_title\">FOUR SEASONS OF FUN<\/h2>\n\n    <p class=\"intro\">No matter what the season, Buffalo offers an escape to enjoy fresh air. Toggle between the seasons below to explore the unexpected side of Buffalo. <\/p>\n\n    <div id=\"season_filter\">\n        <div class=\"season\" data-season=\"winter\"><div class=\"button show\"><\/div>Winter<\/div>\n        <div class=\"season\" data-season=\"fall\"><div class=\"button\"><\/div>Fall<\/div>\n        <div class=\"season\" data-season=\"spring\"><div class=\"button\"><\/div>Spring<\/div>\n        <div class=\"season\" data-season=\"summer\"><div class=\"button\"><\/div>Summer<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"ss_content_wrapper\">\n\n                    <a href=\"\/birdwatching-in-the-buf\/\" class=\"content__post\" data-cat=\"spring\">\n                <div class=\"content__thumbnail\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"story_image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitbuffaloniagara.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/birds-on-niagara-1.jpg\" alt=\"birds on niagara-1\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"content__text\">\n                                            <h3 class=\"storyTitle\">Bird Watching<\/h3>\n                                                                <p class=\"description\">Nature has endowed the Buffalo Niagara region with abundance.<\/p>\n                                            <p class=\"readMore\">Read More<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n                    <a href=\"\/take-a-relaxing-stroll-into-delaware-parks-rumsey-woods\/\" class=\"content__post\" data-cat=\"spring\">\n                <div class=\"content__thumbnail\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"story_image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitbuffaloniagara.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/rumsey.jpg\" alt=\"rumsey\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"content__text\">\n                                            <h3 class=\"storyTitle\">Rumsey Woods<\/h3>\n                                                                <p class=\"description\">An unmistakable aura conjured on the drawing board of Frederick Law Olmsted, the legendary landscape architect who envisioned the trails, clearings and gathering spots of the place we know as Rumsey Woods.<\/p>\n                                            <p class=\"readMore\">Read More<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n                    <a href=\"\/top-fresh-farmers-markets\/\" class=\"content__post\" data-cat=\"spring\">\n                <div class=\"content__thumbnail\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"story_image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitbuffaloniagara.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Elmwood-Village-Farmers-Market_16x9_Drew-Brown.jpg\" alt=\"Processed with VSCO with kk1 preset\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"content__text\">\n                                            <h3 class=\"storyTitle\">Farmers Markets<\/h3>\n                                                                <p class=\"description\">Every May through October, farmers markets pop up all over some of our favorite neighborhoods.<\/p>\n                                            <p class=\"readMore\">Read More<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n                    <a href=\"#\" class=\"content__post\" data-cat=\"spring\">\n                <div class=\"content__thumbnail\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"story_image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitbuffaloniagara.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/blueberry-beer_31A6FBB1-5056-BF65-D6B8B50C6583046F-31a6fada5056bf6_31a70387-5056-bf65-d60c702bd59d37bf.jpg\" alt=\"blueberry-beer_31A6FBB1-5056-BF65-D6B8B50C6583046F-31a6fada5056bf6_31a70387-5056-bf65-d60c702bd59d37bf\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"content__text\">\n                                            <h3 class=\"storyTitle\">Blueberry Treehouse<\/h3>\n                                                                <p class=\"readMore\">Read More<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n                    <a href=\"\/beachy-keen-a-guide-to-8-beaches-around-buffalo\/\" class=\"content__post\" data-cat=\"summer\">\n                <div class=\"content__thumbnail\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"story_image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitbuffaloniagara.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Beaver-Island-beach-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"Beaver Island State Park. Photo by Lee Ruk\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"content__text\">\n                                            <h3 class=\"storyTitle\">Beaches<\/h3>\n                                                                <p class=\"description\">Hit the beach, soak in the sun and feel the sand between your toes on your next visit to Buffalo this summer.<\/p>\n                                            <p class=\"readMore\">Read More<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n                    <a href=\"\/stores-with-stories-the-flower-stand\/\" class=\"content__post\" data-cat=\"summer\">\n                <div class=\"content__thumbnail\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"story_image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitbuffaloniagara.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/flower-stand-8.jpeg\" alt=\"flower stand-8\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"content__text\">\n                                            <h3 class=\"storyTitle\">The Flower Stand<\/h3>\n                                                                <p class=\"description\">The late spring fields are planted with rows of emergent flower seedlings \u2013 about a month and a half away from summer\u2019s full blooms.<\/p>\n                                            <p class=\"readMore\">Read More<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n                    <a href=\"\/outdoor-adventure-awaits-at-lakeside-bike-park\/\" class=\"content__post\" data-cat=\"summer\">\n                <div class=\"content__thumbnail\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"story_image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitbuffaloniagara.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Lakeside_1_low_FB-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Lakeside_1_low_FB\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"content__text\">\n                                            <h3 class=\"storyTitle\">Lakeside Bike Park<\/h3>\n                                                                <p class=\"description\">In recent years, Buffalo has become a city transformed for cycling in all forms; urban, road, or trail. <\/p>\n                                            <p class=\"readMore\">Read More<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n                    <a href=\"\/7-wny-orchards-farms-to-pick-your-own-apples-this-autumn\/\" class=\"content__post\" data-cat=\"fall\">\n                <div class=\"content__thumbnail\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"story_image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitbuffaloniagara.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/blackman-farm-photo-by-drew-brown-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"blackman farm-photo by drew brown\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"content__text\">\n                                            <h3 class=\"storyTitle\">Apple Picking<\/h3>\n                                                                <p class=\"description\">For some of us that time of year when you are pulling out the flannel shirts and switching your daily coffee from iced to hot is the BEST time of year.<\/p>\n                                            <p class=\"readMore\">Read More<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n                    <a href=\"\/best-spots-fall-foliage\/\" class=\"content__post\" data-cat=\"fall\">\n                <div class=\"content__thumbnail\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"story_image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitbuffaloniagara.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/alexander1.jpg\" alt=\"alexander1\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"content__text\">\n                                            <h3 class=\"storyTitle\">Fall Foliage<\/h3>\n                                                                <p class=\"description\">This time of year, Western New York is abundant with trees practically dripping yellow, orange and red.<\/p>\n                                            <p class=\"readMore\">Read More<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n                    <a href=\"\/9-pumpkin-patches-for-fall-outings-in-wny\/\" class=\"content__post\" data-cat=\"fall\">\n                <div class=\"content__thumbnail\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"story_image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitbuffaloniagara.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/pumpkin-farm-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"pumpkin farm-2\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"content__text\">\n                                            <h3 class=\"storyTitle\">Pumpkin Patches<\/h3>\n                                                                <p class=\"description\">The fall harvest is upon us and there\u2019s no better way to celebrate than taking a trip out to Clarence for their annual Fall Festival.<\/p>\n                                            <p class=\"readMore\">Read More<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n                    <a href=\"\/discovering-sanctuary-at-hunters-creek-park\/\" class=\"content__post\" data-cat=\"fall\">\n                <div class=\"content__thumbnail\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"story_image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitbuffaloniagara.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/HuntersCreek_Josker_3.jpg\" alt=\"HuntersCreek_Josker_3\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"content__text\">\n                                            <h3 class=\"storyTitle\">Hunter&#8217;s Creek<\/h3>\n                                                                <p class=\"description\">In Buffalo, we like to say that you can get anywhere in 20 minutes. And it\u2019s true. There\u2019s not too much around here that\u2019s more than a quick trip away.<\/p>\n                                            <p class=\"readMore\">Read More<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n                    <a href=\"\/flyfishing-for-steelhead-trout-around-buffalo-ny\/\" class=\"content__post\" data-cat=\"fall\">\n                <div class=\"content__thumbnail\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"story_image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitbuffaloniagara.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Flyfishing-Kevin-Cullen-4.jpg\" alt=\"Flyfishing-Kevin Cullen-4\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"content__text\">\n                                            <h3 class=\"storyTitle\">Steelhead Fishing<\/h3>\n                                                                <p class=\"description\">The region surrounding Buffalo boasts some of the best steelhead trout fishing opportunities in America, if not the world.<\/p>\n                                            <p class=\"readMore\">Read More<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n                    <a href=\"\/top-speed-tobogganing-at-chestnut-ridge-park\/\" class=\"content__post\" data-cat=\"winter\">\n                <div class=\"content__thumbnail\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"story_image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitbuffaloniagara.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Chestnut_Toboggan_square.jpg\" alt=\"Chestnut_Toboggan_square\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"content__text\">\n                                            <h3 class=\"storyTitle\">Chestnut Ridge Tobogganing<\/h3>\n                                                                <p class=\"description\">When the snow falls and the temperatures drop in Western New York, the winter fun begins. 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Miles of new bike paths and bike lanes are being added to the local landscape every year so there\u2019s never been a better time to jump on your two-wheeler \u2013 or rent one if you\u2019re visiting from out of town &#8212; and head on out. City, suburban or country \u2013 there\u2019s a path waiting for you. Here\u2019s our guide to six of the best.<\/p>\n<p>Grand Island\u2019s West Shore Trail <\/p>\n<p>If you think any activity is enhanced by a water view, then Grand Island\u2019s West Shore Bike Path is for you. This gem of a trail allows you to cruise along a flat, paved path right next to the Niagara River. You can enjoy views of Canada across the sparkling river, as you ride nine miles between Beaver Island State Park at the southern tip of Grand Island and Buckhorn Island State Park at the northern end. The two state parks are attractions in their own right. Beaver Island has all the trappings of a classic state park, including a beach, walking trails and picnic grounds. Restroom facilities are also available. Buckhorn Island is a nature preserve that provides protected habitat for many shorebirds. Designed for passive recreation, it has charms of its own, including hiking trails that take you to the river\u2019s edge. Parks and water provide an unbeatable combination for a great bike ride. Get thee to Grand Island!<\/p>\n<p><em>More information here: Beaver Island State Park<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Canalway Trail\/Tonawanda to Lockport<\/p>\n<p>The Canalway Trail runs across New York State along the banks of the Erie Canal, as part of the Empire State Trail. Take advantage of this incredible amenity by riding the local portion, between Tonawanda and Lockport. The path is flat, composed mainly of crushed stone cinders, with some paved sections. It can accommodate most bikes. There are a few short portions of the trail on local roads, but there are decent shoulders, not much traffic and the route is well-marked. Gateway Park in Tonawanda is a great place to begin. Just follow the distinctive Canalway Trail signs. Awaiting is the peaceful shade of Ellicott Creek Park, canalside homes with tidy gardens and boat docks, lush farm fields, and the massive Pendleton Gate, used to drain the canal when repairs are needed. After many miles of peaceful, rural scenery, you begin to notice church steeples and other signs of urban life in the distance. You have arrived in the storied city of Lockport, home of the famous Flight of Five canal locks. Enjoy a stroll around the Locks District, treat yourself at a nearby caf\u00e9, and don\u2019t be surprised if you find yourself singing about an old mule named Sal.<\/p>\n<p><em>More information here: Canalway Trail<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Clarence Bike Path<\/p>\n<p>Choices abound if you decide to give the Clarence Bike Path a try. You can jump on the path at a number of places, as it crosses numerous roads along the length of its 17 miles. The path has two main portions, the West Shore Trail and the Peanut Line Trail.&nbsp; Both names refer to former railroad lines that traversed the area and are successful examples of rails-to-trails conversions. They merge just shy of the Town of Newstead portion of the path, which ends in the Village of Akron. Wehrle Drive is the start of the West Shore portion of the trail, while the Peanut Line begins on Transit Rd. The path is flat and smooth and can accommodate all bike types. A mixture of sun and shade, suburban back yards and farm fields provide the backdrop. About two miles after the trails merge, you will glide to a stop on Cedar Street in Akron. This is a delightful place in which to take a spin around the streets or visit a restaurant for a reward after your ride. If you are feeling ambitious, Erie County\u2019s Akron Falls Park can also be visited. Just remember to save some energy for the ride back!<\/p>\n<p><em>More information here: Erie County Clarence Bike Path<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Ohio Street and Outer Harbor Bike Paths<\/p>\n<p>This once industrial neighborhood has been transformed from desolate to destination \u2013 with thousands of outdoor enthusiasts using it daily during Buffalo\u2019s glorious summer months. For bicyclists, it\u2019s a particularly appealing place to get close to the water and away from traffic. There are plenty of places to start, but we recommend parking near Buffalo Riverfest Park on Ohio Street and peddling to the Outer Harbor. This route adds an elevation change over the CSX rail yards on the way out and back, but otherwise it\u2019s smooth sailing on a well-maintained asphalt path that winds its way along the water\u2019s edge, near Tifft Farm Nature Preserve and by what was once known as the Saskatchewan Cooperative grain elevator. Be sure to check out the very Instagrammable wind sculptures at Wilkeson Point and, when it\u2019s open, the historic 1833 Lighthouse that lies at the very end of Fuhrmann Boulevard adjacent to the Coast Guard base. The Queen City Bike Ferry makes this route into a loop, conveniently connecting the inner and outer harbors and eliminating any need to retrace your path.<\/p>\n<p><em>More information here: Buffalo Waterfront &#8211; Outer Harbor<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Ellicott Creek Bike Path<\/p>\n<p>The popular Ellicott Creek Trail runs about seven miles one way. You can begin on either North Forest Rd. or from Ellicott Creek Park on Niagara Falls Blvd. You will encounter people running, roller-blading, walking and pushing strollers, as well as many families with young children out for a ride. The path is quite wide in most places, though, and can accommodate everyone. It is a paved asphalt trail, without any notable elevation change, and good for all bike types. The path follows Ellicott Creek, as it winds its way through Amherst. You will encounter a mixture of straightaway sections that pass behind office parks, as well as curving, tree-studded portions of the trail that provide a feeling of solitude. There are a few picturesque bridges that cross the stream, and plenty of Canada geese to keep you company. You can take in the sights of the University at Buffalo campus, including Lake LaSalle with its iconic white marble columns on Baird Point. Dappled sunlight, sparkling water and the cool shade of many trees along this section make for a very relaxing ride at any time of day.<\/p>\n<p><em>More information here: Erie County Ellicott Creek Park<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Tonawanda &amp; North Buffalo Rail Trails<\/p>\n<p>Following the rail bed of the former NY &amp; Erie Railroad for nearly six miles, this is one trail with two names: The North Buffalo Rails to Trails and the Tonawanda Rails to Trails. Confusing? A little, but well worth the ride. Start your journey at the LaSalle Metro Rail parking lot off Main Street in North Buffalo. The city portion of the path runs briefly alongside Shoshone Park before heading into the suburbs. It crosses several streets (all equipped with button-activated crossing lights that bring traffic to a halt) along the way \u2013 including a stretch of Sheridan Drive that\u2019s within sniffing distance of three of Buffalo\u2019s preeminent food establishments: Anderson\u2019s Frozen Custard, Paula\u2019s Donuts and Ted\u2019s Hot Dogs. Stay strong and carry on. Eventually, you\u2019ll cross Tonawanda Creek on a massive former railroad trestle and head for Fillmore Avenue, a quiet stretch of road with a bike lane that runs for about a mile before you reach Gateway Park and the banks of the Erie Canal. Grab a seat in the shade, watch the kayaks and motor boats come and go and give thanks to the rails to trails movement that made this lovely ride possible!<\/p>\n<p><em>More information here: Town of Tonawanda Rails to Trails<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Bike Rentals, Tours &amp; Events<\/p>\n<p>Buffalo Bike Tours | 1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo, NY | (716) 328-8432 | buffalobiketours.com<\/p>\n<p>Campus WheelWorks | 1330 Niagara Street, Buffalo, NY | (716) 881-3613 | campuswheelworks.com<\/p>\n<p>Reddy Bikeshare | Rental stations across Buffalo | reddybikeshare.socialbicycles.com<\/p>\n<p>GoBike Buffalo | Events throughout the year | (716) 222-3220 | gobikebuffalo.org<\/p>\n<p>Slow Roll Buffalo | Events throughout the year | slowrollbuffalo.org<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><em>Some supporting information and photos by Ed Healy<\/em> &amp; Jay Josker<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":45,"featured_media":480381,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-block-layout.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-394850","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.2 (Yoast SEO v24.2) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Outdoor Activities in Buffalo, NY: Hiking, Kayaking, Biking<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"There is no shortage of outdoor adventures in the Buffalo area! 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