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Cyclists in Monroe County are fortunate to have miles of scenic bike paths to enjoy. One of the newest links in the Genesee Riverway Trail System connects Turning Point Park, located off Lake Avenue, to the riverfront promenade at Petten Street.
A new boardwalk enables cyclists and pedestrians to cross a scenic stretch of the Genesee River that overlooks marshy wetlands full of wildlife, such as birds, bullfrogs and turtles.
The trail also provides access to the river for canoeing, kayaking, fishing and bird watching. At the end of the trail lies Ontario Beach Park, which features eateries, a playground, a carousel and a second boardwalk leading out to a lighthouse.
This segment of the citywide trail system runs just over two miles, said JoAnn Beck, a senior landscape architect for the city. The project includes not only trails, but new boat docks.
"It's a real maritime experience," Beck says. "It's opened a lot of different views of the river."
Long-range plans for the Genesee Riverway Trail call for it to extend the entire 13-mile length of the river corridor, from the Erie Canal in Genesee Valley Park north to the river harbor.
A second trail, the Irondequoit Lakeside Multi-use Trail, runs through portions of the city and Irondequoit. Although it is not entirely completed, the $2.5 million trail has already become a popular spot for cyclists and pedestrians.
The 4.7-mile trail starts at Pattonwood Drive in Irondequoit, heads east through Irondequoit, passing by the front of Durand Eastman Park, which is located in Rochester. A boardwalk-style bridge takes you over some wetlands and then back into the woods. The trail then heads north to Seabreeze Amusement Park, back to Culver Road. When completed, the trail will end in Irondequoit Bay Marine Park.
