Clarence West Shore — paved Town Park return
New York · Greenway
Join the signed West Shore route from the public Town Park and follow it east toward Newstead for up to two miles and retrace, stopping before any actual path end, road gap or barrier. The separate Peanut Line route is not added to this distance.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Clarence · New York
- Ride length
- Up to 4 miles return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Asphalt main former-rail bicycle path
- Road crossings
- Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure.
- Elevation
- Generally rail/river-corridor terrain with local rises, bridge ramps and road crossings; no surveyed maximum grade. Walk difficult or crowded approaches.
- Starting location
- West Shore Trail public Main Street Town Park access, 10405 Main Street, Clarence, NY
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Selected public named place with explicit place coordinates, not viewport or a surveyed parking stall. Use the independently documented written public start.
Clarence West Shore — paved Town Park return — detailed guide
Source review: 2026-10-23. A dated source review does not guarantee current-day conditions.
A selected outing on a documented improved bicycle route. Follow the stated public start and course.
Start and parking
Start: West Shore Trail public Main Street Town Park access, 10405 Main Street, Clarence, NY.
Use only signed public visitor/trailhead spaces under current hours, fees and event controls. Reserved, private, business, school and campus parking is not assumed available.
Ride and distance
Selected ride: Up to 4 miles return. Format: Out and back.
Ride: Join the signed West Shore route from the public Town Park and follow it east toward Newstead for up to two miles and retrace, stopping before any actual path end, road gap or barrier. The separate Peanut Line route is not added to this distance.
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Surface and effort
Asphalt main former-rail bicycle path. Generally rail/river-corridor terrain with local rises, bridge ramps and road crossings; no surveyed maximum grade. Walk difficult or crowded approaches.
Crossings and shared use
Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure. Yield to pedestrians, keep right, and slow at blind corners. Stop at barriers; never use a traffic-road detour to bypass a trail closure.
Hours, costs and access
Use daylight and obey posted trail, park and parking hours. Follow current public visitor-parking terms; reserved activities and events have separate conditions.
Reviewed 2026-10-23. Documented selected improved bicycle course. Shared rail path with street crossings; town park and market events can affect access. Whole-network mileage is not the length of this selected return. This is a dated source review, not a field inspection or same-day all-clear. This is a source review, not a same-day inspection. Recheck the linked manager before travel.
Map and Directions
Use the named public start and its posted parking signs. The map reference identifies the facility or selected trail area; it is not a surveyed parking stall or navigable route line. Bicycle and e-bike rules can differ; only ordinary bicycle use is established unless noted.