New York · Hiking

Bartley Smith Greenway

0.5 mi
round trip
64 ft
climb
669 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Sep
best months

Bartley Smith Greenway is an easy out-and-back hike of about a mile, with a total gain of roughly 64 feet and a high point of 669 feet. The climb is steady, with the steepest section at about 0.18 miles in, and the route makes for a short outing that pairs easily with other trails in the area. It sits in New York, about 45 miles from Fort Niagara Beach. Summer is the warmest stretch. Typical July averages from a nearby weather station run to a high of 83°F and a low of 62°F, and September stays mild with highs around 74°F. Winter is cold, with January highs averaging about 34°F. The hike takes about half an hour, so it works well as a quick stop. Bartley Smith Greenway South lies about 0.6 miles away, and Richvale Greenway is about 2.9 miles off. Mountain bikers can head to Third Floor or Dante's trail, both about 5.6 miles from the route.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Bartley Smith Greenway

    Best months: June–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      34° / 19°

      18 wet

    2. Feb

      35° / 19°

      15 wet

    3. Mar

      43° / 25°

      13 wet

    4. Apr

      55° / 35°

      14 wet

    5. May

      68° / 46°

      14 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 57°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 62°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 61°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 54°

      12 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 44°

      17 wet

    11. Nov

      50° / 34°

      15 wet

    12. Dec

      39° / 26°

      16 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Youngstown 2 E, NY, 47 mi away at 295 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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