Walking or Hiking

Lists all county parks in Monroe County. Included are complete maps and details about trails for each park.

The City of Rochester has produced walking maps of 1 and 2 mile walking trails within each of the 10 Neighbors Building Neighborhoods sectors. Click below on a sector to get the walking maps. City of Rochester residents can also go to area NET offices and pick up the trail maps, walking logs and pedometers.

Six downtown walking tours, with photos and maps. The tours will introduce you to Rochester's past as seen through the best of its historic and contemporary architecture.

A map of the Mt. Hope Cemetery, along with history and information on famous Rochesterians.

Search this site for New York State Parks in the Fingerlakes region. Has information on activities offered and driving directions for each park.

"Take a Hike! Family Walks in the Rochester Area," by Rich and Sue Freeman, lists 60 walks in the Rochester Area and includes information on the difficulty of the hike, the terrain, distance and estimated time to finish the walk. In addition, it includes where to park and how to find the trails. (Is available from the Monroe County Library System and for purchase online or in bookstores.

Indoor Shopping Malls - Open for those who would like to walk. Mileage calculated by the American Heart Association.

Eastview Mall
- Doors open Monday through Sunday at 7 A.M.
- 1 Lap = 1.1 mile (Includes each entrance corridor & food court),
- Main corridor only = 0.74 mi. (Prime corridor, no food court),
- Short loop = 0.28 mi.
The Mall at Greece Ridge Center
- Doors open Monday through Saturday at 7:30 A.M. and Sunday at 9 A.M.
- 1 lap through all corridors is about 1.6 mi.
Irondequiot Mall
- Doors open Monday - Saturday at 7:30 A.M.& Sunday at 9 A.M.
- 1 lap around Upper Level, (not around food court or carousel) = ½ mile. 2 laps around lower level = 1 ¼ miles
The Marketplace Mall
- Doors open Monday through Saturday at 7 A.M. and Sunday at 9 A.M.
- 1 lap through all corridors is about 1 mile.

The skyway system contains underground, street-level and above-ground, weather-protected walking routes through downtown Rochester. Click here for a map.

Recreation and Family Activities

City of Rochester Department of Parks and Recreation

Exercise classes, swimming, weight training, exercise classes and sporting leagues are offered at various sites in the City of Rochester.

Town Recreation Programs

Many towns in Monroe County offer recreation programs involving physical activity that are low or no cost, including swimming in high school pools, exercise classes and sporting leagues. Contact your town for more information.

A site that lists current activities in the Rochester area. On the home page, scroll down to the bottom and click on the recreation activity of your choice.

A calendar of club events. Club offers slow and easy rides in addition to more challenging rides.

Information on bike clubs, events, rides and bike shops in the Genesee Valley Region, the Finger Lakes Region, and Rochester, NY

"Take Your Bike! Family Rides in the Rochester (NY) Area." By Rich Freeman, Sue Freeman. This book offers information on 42 bike trails in the Rochester area. Includes information on where to park, difficulty and length of the trail, and sites along the trail. Can be purchased http://www.footprintpress.com/

Running Calendar

The Democrat and Chronicle provides a detailed listing of competitive races, trail runs, clinics and other events in and around the Rochester area.