Emerge from the woods parallel to Plymouth Avenue. Pass the University of Rochester pedestrian bridge. Bear left onto the asphalt path. Pass the ice rink and Rochester Water Sports Center. Canoe rentals are available here from May 24 until October 5.
Parking is available here.
Proceed uphill on the paved path. At the first intersection, turn left. Turn left and cross the Genesee River on the Waldo J. Nielson Bridge. Mr. Nielson was a leading advocate of converting abandoned railroad beds and towpaths into trails and is responsible for your being able to enjoy this ride today. Turn left immediately over the bridge.