Olmstead Trail South
?Olmstead Trail South is a 0.8-mile bike path in and around Rochester, NY. OpenStreetMap doesn't record the surface for much of it, so we can't score it yet. It stays away from cars the whole way. There's a playground and parking within half a mile. We didn't find public restrooms within half a mile.
0.8 mi · 100% away from cars
It may still be great for kids. Check the surface before you go.
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Best place to start
Park at Seneca Park, right by the trail. From the lot, a playground is about 250 feet away.
- The trail
- Playground
- Restroom
- Parking
- Best place to start
Playgrounds and restrooms within half a mile are shown. Parking lots are shown if they're within about 200 m (one or two blocks), plus the closest one. Tap a dot or icon for its name.
Close by
Parks within half a mile of the trail, closest first, and what they have.
- Seneca Park (along the trail): 2 playgrounds and 4 parking lots
- Maplewood Nature Center (0.5 mi away): 1 playground
Gear for this ride
Short and sweet
A good length for a balance bike or a first pedal bike. Find the right size by inseam, not age. Kids' bike size chart
Helmets on
A helmet that fits sits level, two fingers above the eyebrows. Here's what to look for. Kids' helmets
Snack stops
Snacks and water keep a ride happy. Spill-proof cups help for kids in a seat. Snacks and water
Nearby trails
These trails connect to or come within a block or two of Olmstead Trail South.
- Seneca Pedestrian Bridge · 0.6 mi · kid score 94
More Rochester trails
- Erie Canalway Trail - 1 Buffalo to Fairgrounds · 5.6 mi · kid score 100
- Genesee Valley Greenway · 1.7 mi · kid score 99
- Genesee Valley Park paths · 1.3 mi · kid score 98
- Lake Ontario State Parkway Trail · 1.7 mi · kid score 93
- Genesee River Trail · 1.1 mi · kid score 87
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