Take Your Bike: Family Rides in the Rochester New York Area

by Freeman, Rich; Freeman, Susan J.

• ISBN13: 9781930480025
• ISBN10: 1930480024
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-03-01
• Publisher: Footprint Pr

Summary

Over 300 miles of bicycle adventures.Fun andsafe for the whole family. This guidebook is packed with maps and details for 42 bicycling trails in the Rochester, NY region. Learn where to park, how long you'll be riding, amenities to find along the way, and the type and difficulty ofterrain to expect. The trails range from easy, paved bike paths to more ruggedmountain biking trails. Learn local history and discover new places to ride even if you've been a life-long resident.

Table of Contents

Trail Development & Acknowledgments	9	(2)
Introduction	11	(2)
How to Use this Book	13	(1)
Legend	14	(3)
Map Legend	17	(1)
Directions	18	(1)
Guidelines	19	(1)
History of the Bicycle	20	(3)
Types of Bikes	23	(2)
Safety	25	(1)
Bicycling With Children	26	(1)
A Word About Dogs	27	(1)
Clothing and Equipment	28	(1)
Bike Racks	29	(3)
Rides Northwest of Rochester
Greece Interstate 390 Trail	32	(5)
Hilton Hojack Trail	37	(4)
Hamlin Hojack Trail	41	(4)
Hamlin Beach State Park	45	(4)
Lakeside Beach State Park	49	(5)
City Rides
Genesee Valley Park & Genesee Valley Greenway Loop	54	(7)
Genesee River - Downtown Loop Trail	61	(7)
Mount Hope Cemetery	68	(5)
North Genesee River Trail	73	(7)
Rides Northeast of Rochester
Webster - Hojack Trail	80	(4)
North Ponds Park Trail	84	(3)
Webster - Route 104 Trail	87	(4)
Historic Macedon Erie Canal Route	91	(5)
Canal Park Trailway	96	(5)
Fair Haven - Cato Trail (Cayuga County Trail)	101	(6)
Hannibal - Hojack Trail	107	(3)
Howland Island	110	(6)
Rides Southeast of Rochester
Perinton Hike-Bikeway	116	(5)
Western Hike-Bikeway to Thomas Creek Wetlands	121	(5)
Historic Erie Canal and Railroad Loop Trail	126	(5)
Electric Trolley Trail	131	(3)
Cartersville - Great Embankment Loop Trail	134	(5)
Auburn Trail	139	(8)
Victor - Lehigh Valley Trail	147	(3)
Mendon - Lehigh Valley Trail	150	(7)
Ontario Pathways Trail (Canandaigua to Stanley)	157	(6)
Ontario Pathways Trail (Stanley to Phelps)	163	(7)
Rides South of Rochester
Hansen Nature Center Trail	170	(4)
Royal Coach Trail	174	(4)
Canadice Lake Trail	178	(5)
Hemlock Lake Trail	183	(4)
Harriet Hollister Spencer Memorial State Recreation Area	187	(5)
Stid Hill Multiple Use Area	192	(4)
Middlesex Valley Rail Trail	196	(6)
Rides Southwest of Rochester
Genesee Valley Greenway (Chili to Cuylerville)	202	(9)
Oak Orchard Wildlife Management Area	211	(5)
Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge and Tonawanda Wildlife Management Area	216	(5)
Genesee County Park and Forest	221	(7)
Erie Canalway Trail	228	(35)
Erie Canalway Trail (Palmyra to Pittsford)	231	(9)
Erie Canalway Trail (Pittsford to Spencerport)	240	(7)
Erie Canalway Trail (Spencerport to Albion)	247	(7)
Erie Canalway Trail (Albion to Lockport)	254	(9)
Additional Resources	263	(2)
The Recycle Cycle Program	265	(1)
Guided Bike Tours	266	(2)
Definitions	268	(2)
Trails by Length	270	(3)
Loop Trails	273	(1)
Trails by Difficulty	274	(2)
Trails by Amenities	276	(1)
Word Index	277	(5)
About the Authors	282	(2)
Books Available from Footprint Press, Inc.	284	(3)
Order Form	287