Here in Buffalo, we’re lucky to be surrounded by so much natural beauty. You don’t have to go far to visit some of our area’s most famous landmarks – like Niagara Falls – and if you love a good hike or nature walk, you technically don’t even have to leave the city. These trails are a must if you love the great outdoors.
- Delaware Park Trail
Gela Malek Pour / alltrails This nice, easy 1.8-mile loop is perfect for families or beginners. Delaware Park is located in the heart of Buffalo, and it’s a popular place in the summertime.
- History Trail
Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve / alltrails This 1.3-mile trail is located in the Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve. It doesn’t get much better than enjoying a nice, easy walk alongside a lake.
- Glen Falls Trail
Steve Ding / alltrails You don’t have to visit Niagara Falls to get your waterfall fix when you live in Buffalo. Just head to Williamsville and hike this easy mile-long trail to Glen Falls. This is one hike that’s easily accessible all year long.
- Ellicott Creek Trailway
James Elliott / alltrails Popular with cyclists and walkers alike, this 7-mile path travels along Ellicott Creek. Although it’s fully paved, there are enough changes in incline to give you a great workout.
- Goat Island Scenic Walk
Sully 123 / alltrails Looking for a nice, scenic walk near Niagara Falls without having to deal with all the madness? Head to Goat Island, where this 2.7-mile trail will show you the best parts.
- Tifft Nature Preserve Trail
Evan Yokum / alltrails The Tifft Nature Preserve is a peaceful, often uncrowded area, and this 2-mile trail takes you around a lake and through some fields. Depending on when you go, you could see wildlife at every turn.
- Knox Farm Trail
Shelly Kress / alltrails Sometimes only a nice, rural nature walk will do. When that urge strikes, head down to East Aurora to Knox Farm State Park, where this 1.6-mile trail will take you through woodlands, ponds, and wetland areas.
How many of these short and sweet little trails have you traveled? Are there others you would add to this list? Let us know in the comments below!
Gela Malek Pour / alltrails
This nice, easy 1.8-mile loop is perfect for families or beginners. Delaware Park is located in the heart of Buffalo, and it’s a popular place in the summertime.
Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve / alltrails
This 1.3-mile trail is located in the Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve. It doesn’t get much better than enjoying a nice, easy walk alongside a lake.
Steve Ding / alltrails
You don’t have to visit Niagara Falls to get your waterfall fix when you live in Buffalo. Just head to Williamsville and hike this easy mile-long trail to Glen Falls. This is one hike that’s easily accessible all year long.
James Elliott / alltrails
Popular with cyclists and walkers alike, this 7-mile path travels along Ellicott Creek. Although it’s fully paved, there are enough changes in incline to give you a great workout.
Sully 123 / alltrails
Looking for a nice, scenic walk near Niagara Falls without having to deal with all the madness? Head to Goat Island, where this 2.7-mile trail will show you the best parts.
Evan Yokum / alltrails
The Tifft Nature Preserve is a peaceful, often uncrowded area, and this 2-mile trail takes you around a lake and through some fields. Depending on when you go, you could see wildlife at every turn.
Shelly Kress / alltrails
Sometimes only a nice, rural nature walk will do. When that urge strikes, head down to East Aurora to Knox Farm State Park, where this 1.6-mile trail will take you through woodlands, ponds, and wetland areas.
When you want to take a hike but you’re short on time, this list features trails that are all under 3 miles in length.
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