North Buffalo Rails to Trails

"The trail’s history is quite intriguing. Imagine, this pathway was once a bustling railroad corridor, now transformed into a serene haven for recreation. This transformation was made possible through the efforts and funding from various government bodies, local community groups, and dedicated environmental advocates. It's a testament to what can be achieved with collective effort and vision. As I walked, I couldn't help but appreciate the smooth, paved surface, welcoming everyone from walkers and runners to cyclists and those using wheelchairs or strollers. The connectivity it provides betwee"

9 months ago

"My neighbors and I used to enjoy the trails but now it is unsafe. Men exposing themselves, people passed out on benches, and constant fires being set in there..my neighbors son was threatened and harassed while walking. They set a couch on fire. Graffiti painted on the trail nature signs. These individuals are ruining it for all of us who enjoy this path! We need police presence there to dissuade these problem people from destroying this trail.. People have been robbed and a teenage girl was accousted by a man who tried to pull her off her bike. Thank god she got away.."

a year ago

"This trail runs between LaSalle Street Subway Station/Shoshone Park in Buffalo, and Gateway Park in Tonawanda. It's an old railroad line, so other than the bit that is closest to Shoshone Park, it has a pretty typical railroad grade, which is to say that it's nearly flat. It does slope from its highest point in Buffalo to its lowest point in Tonawanda. The northern end of the trail is at the Erie Canal, where the Shoreline Trail goes. From there, you could bike off to Lockport, or head back along the Niagara River to Buffalo. You could also head farther North toward Niagara Falls. The trail"

a year ago