Akron Falls Park, Akron, NY

Visited February 21, 2022

Park Entrance:  I used Google Maps:  Akron Falls Park, 44 Parkview Drive, Akron, New York 14001

41-51 degrees Fahrenheit, sunshine, no wind, 9:47 AM-10:50 AM

Restrooms across the bridge from the lower parking we used was closed for the season.

Noted on website: "Dogs: Must be licensed and kept on leash no longer than 7 feet at ALL TIMES (this includes at your shelter or campsite). YOU MUST CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR DOG. Dogs are not allowed on county beaches." Wesley had stayed home because Melissa and I had plans for lunch after our walk.

I visited this beautiful place with my friend, Melissa, because we just had to get out to enjoy the sunshine and unseasonably warm weather today.  Our walk was 1.5 miles. All Trails describes the elevation gain as 66 feet for this trail. We were there for about an hour because we stopped to chat and visit while enjoying the trail.  

The trail varied in width but most areas allowed us to walk side by side.  The trail had a slight incline with one sharp incline as we neared the falls.  There were muddy sections which is why we chose not to wear snow shoes but the sharp incline was icy and I would have liked the purchase power of the snow shoes for that section.

We shared the lot with one vehicle when we arrived and there were four other vehicles in the small lot we used during our visit.  It was the first lot on the left that had a wide trail sloping down to a bridge.  From the trail we observed what must be another lot past where we parked that would have resulted in a shorter walk to the falls involving a decline rather than an incline to the falls.  That trail was glazed because of high traffic so we did not explore it today.

There was some trash along the trails, a dog poo bag and drink containers which were tucked into hollows of fence posts and hollow trunks.

No mosquitos were awake today.

Parking: More than one lot.

No entrance or parking fee.

We heard a few birds and saw a blue jay, nuthatch, and woodpeckers. There were mosses and a variety of tree species including beech, maple, and oaks.  The website details the variety of flora and fauna at this park.

For more information about the park:

https://www3.erie.gov/parks/akron-falls

Nearby:

The Buffalo BrewPub, Distinguished on their Menu as Western New York's Oldest Brewery

6861 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221

They offer a Buffalo Breakfast Stout, strawberry salad, and hot pretzels that were very enjoyable.  The wait staff was very efficient and friendly.

https://www.buffalobrewpub.com/Home