New York · Hiking

Genesee Valley Greenway

2.9 mi
round trip
247 ft
climb
1,476 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jul–Sep
best months

The Genesee Valley Greenway is a 5.8-mile out-and-back hike in western New York, about a mile from the village of Black Creek. The route rises from 1,425 feet to 1,476 feet, with the steepest stretch at about 1.4 miles in, where the grade reaches 3%. The climb is rated moderate, and the total elevation gain is 42 feet one way. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Angelica weather station show July highs around 80°F with lows near 55°F, while winter brings highs in the low 30s and regular snow days from December through February. Nearby, Oil Creek offers canoeing about 7 miles away, Belfast Pillars has climbing at a similar distance, and Hidden Waterfall Trail is a hike roughly 7.4 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Jul–Sep

    Best time to visit Genesee Valley Greenway

    Best months: July–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

      33° / 13°

      14 wet · 10 snow

    2. Feb

      35° / 14°

      12 wet · 9 snow

    3. Mar

      44° / 20°

      13 wet · 6 snow

    4. Apr

      57° / 31°

      14 wet · 2 snow

    5. May

      69° / 41°

      14 wet

    6. Jun

      76° / 50°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      80° / 55°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      78° / 53°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      72° / 46°

      12 wet

    10. Oct

      60° / 36°

      14 wet · 1 snow

    11. Nov

      48° / 29°

      14 wet · 4 snow

    12. Dec

      37° / 21°

      14 wet · 8 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Angelica, NY, 9.8 mi away at 1,475 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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