If you’re looking for easy hikes near Buffalo, NY, look at these rail trails. A rail trail is a trail built on a former railroad bed. They are great for running, cycling and walking. The asphalt ones may be better for rolling, rollerblading, and pushing a stroller. With adequate snowfall, all are good for skiing and snowshoeing. Please consider carefully which trails are suitable for your activity.
| Trail name and link | Distance | Elevation Gain | Trail Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst Peanut Line Trail | 5.2 miles | 33 feet | Mostly grass, some gravel |
| Cheektowaga Historic Rails to Trails | 2.35 miles | 66 feet | Asphalt |
| Clarence Pathways Peanut Line | 7.2 miles | 145 feet | Asphalt |
| Concord Segment of the ECRT | 7.4 miles | 293 feet | Grass, gravel, and ballast |
| Lancaster Heritage Trail | 4 miles | 81 feet | Asphalt |
| Lehigh Memory Trail | 0.5 miles | 7 feet | Asphalt |
| Lockport Rail Trail | 2 miles | 14 feet | 1/2 mile of asphalt then gravel and possible pools of water |
| Newstead-Akron Bike Path | 5.2 miles | 68 feet | Asphalt |
| North Buffalo Rails to Trails | 0.8 miles | 36 feet | Asphalt |
| Orchard Park North Segment of the ECRT | 1.2 miles | 99 feet | Gravel |
| Orchard Park South Segment of the ECRT | 2.2 miles | 156 feet | Ballast and grass |
| Pendleton Rail Trail | 6.1 miles | 27 feet | Asphalt, dirt, ruts |
| Tonawanda Rails to Trails | 4 miles | 7 feet | Asphalt |