New York · Hiking

Bartley Smith Greenway South

0.4 mi
round trip
37 ft
climb
708 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Sep
best months

Bartley Smith Greenway South is a short, paved out-and-back trail in New York, about 0.4 miles from the start. The 0.82-mile route is rated easy, with a flat profile and only about 11 feet of elevation gain one way. It connects to Bartley Smith Greenway North, so you can easily extend your walk or ride into the broader greenway system. The trail is paved with asphalt and concrete, making it accessible for all fitness levels. The nearest town is Fort Niagara Beach, about 46 miles away. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 83°F with lows near 62°F, while winter highs stay in the mid-30s. Other options close by include Bartley Smith Greenway, about 0.6 miles away, and Richvale Greenway at roughly 3 miles. Mountain bikers can head to Third Floor, about 6 miles off, or Dante's trail, just beyond it.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Bartley Smith Greenway South

    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, 47.6 mi away at 295 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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