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Durand Lake Trail

Rochester, NY · Monroe County · 1.2 mi · Out & back

A flat 1.2-mile out & back. Good shade throughout.

Dogs allowedAllowed
Leash ruleRequired
Trail effortFlat
ShadeHigh shade
Certified dog policySource: Parks & Recreation | City of RochesterGood year-round.
Best entry:Durand Lake

Durand Lake Trail is a 1.2-mile dog-friendly trail in Rochester, NY. Includes leash-required policy details · high shade. Elevation gain is about 135 ft. Looking for more options in Rochester dog-friendly trails or across dog-friendly trails across New York? Use the sections below for dog policy, access points, shade/heat, water, terrain, and safety.

Dog Fit

Dogs allowed status, leash expectations, and suitability by dog type

Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet in Rochester city parks. Rochester City Code §60-13. Dogs must be under control at all times.
Suitability by dog type

By Dog Type

How this trail suits different kinds of dogs

Small Dog
Toy & small breeds
80%
Great fit
Short & easy to complete
Well-shaded route
Senior Dog
Older dogs, 7+ years
90%
Great fit
Gentle slope
Short, relaxed walk
Good shade available
Reactive Dog
Reactive to dogs & strangers
93%
Great fit
All dogs leashed — controlled
Can cut short if needed
Sensitive Dog
Anxious or paw-sensitive dogs
77%
Good fit
Well-shaded — stays cooler
Getting-Fit Dog
Building up stamina
97%
Great fit
Ideal starter length (1–2.5 mi)
Gentle grade — good challenge
Can shorten route if needed
Water Lover
Dogs who love to swim & splash
16%
Not ideal
No water access found
Leash required — limits water play

Trail Suitability

Who this trail works best for — and what to watch

Well-shaded trail — good fit with minor considerations

Best for

Senior dogsSmall dogsHeat-sensitive dogsFirst-time trail dogs

Why this trail works

  • ~100% shade coverage along the route
  • 1.2 mi total — plan accordingly

Safety & Conditions

Hazards, heat exposure, crowd level, and nearby emergency vet context

HAZARDSLow
SHADE / HEATHigh shade
CROWD—

Terrain & Comfort

Elevation, surface, shade, heat, and water signals for dog hiking comfort

EffortFlat
SurfaceMixed
ShadeHigh
WaterNone

Elevation & Width

Distance and climbing are shown together so you can judge overall effort for your dog on a 1.

Trail Effort

Easy

Flat or gently rolling. Comfortable for almost all dogs.

EasyModerate
Challenging
Strenuous
Gain:135 ftGain/mi:113 ft/miSteep sections:Medium
Rated from 135 ft gain + 113 ft/mi.
Elevation Profile
348 ft285 ft0 mi1.2 mi1
Trail Width
Narrow
Narrow
< 6 ft
In-between
6-10 ft
Wide
10+ ft
NARROWTypical: ~0 ftWIDE

Mostly single-file with tighter passing space.

Surface & Paws

Surface coverage helps you plan for paw comfort and choose routes that match your dog's tolerance for rough or hot terrain.

Surface

What your dog will walk on

Mostly: Dirt

Softer footing that can feel easier on paws and joints.

Soft footingRoughness unknown

Top surfaces

Dirt
100%

Quick read

Roughness: Unknown

This trail is mostly Dirt. Softer footing—can get muddy after rain.

Best forrelaxed walksexpect mud after rain

Shade & Heat

Shade coverage and heat exposure are summarized to show when this trail is safer for warm-weather dog hikes.

🌳 Shade

HIGH

High shade coverage

100.0%
Shade along the trail
0 mi1.2 mi1SunPartialShadeDense

Exposure mix

Sun
0%
Partial
0%
Shade
0%
Dense
100%

Quick read

Most of the trail benefits from consistent tree cover.

Water Access

Water proximity is tracked along the route (17%) to help you plan hydration and cooldown stops.

Water

Hydration & splash potential

Near water: 17%
Swim: Unlikely
Water nearby17%
Water along the trail
Dry — no water within 200 mLake / PondDry — no water within 200 m0 mi1.2 mi1Lake / Pond

Water types nearby

Lake/Pond

Lake/Pond

Quick read

Water is limited near the trail—bring enough for you and your dog. Swimming spots are unlikely.

Access & Entry

Trailheads, parking, and entry logistics for hiking with dogs

Parking LotsUnknown
Capacity—
FeeUnknown

This section covers 8 trailheads listed, parking availability, and amenity placement so you can plan start points and access logistics before arriving.

Primary trailhead

Durand Lake

Durand Lake, Rochester, NY 14617

Primary🔓 Access not confirmed💵 Fee not posted📍 Distance not measured★ 4.6 (26)

Other access points

Durand Lake

Durand Lake, Rochester, NY 14617

🔓 Access not confirmed💵 Fee not posted📍 Distance not measured★ 4.6 (26)
Trailhead #2
🔓 Access not confirmed💵 Fee not posted📍 Distance not measured
Parking details

Map & Route

Trail layout, trailheads, parking, and dog-relevant points of interest

Map

Explore More

Highlights, viewpoints, and bailout options

Highlights

Highlights

0 total
Closest: — · —

No highlights are available for this trail yet.

Bailout & exit options

Exit options (Bailouts)

Bailout: highScore: 0.7

Fast exits if you need to shorten the route.

Actionable: 2Dead ends: 0Closest Start: 0 m
Method + full metrics

Based on trail graph connectivity and nearby exits.

Total spots: 2Actionable exits: 2Dead ends: 0Closest near Start: 0 mClosest near Midpoint: —Closest near End: 0 m
🚪 ExitsTrail entrance / exit · Trail entrance / exitTrail entrance / exit · 0 m from start0 mi1.2 mi0.6 mi
2 actionable exits· closest 0 m from start
  • High access density (1.68/mi).
  • Low dead-end count (2) improves bailout options.
  • Entrance count is estimated from graph topology (proxy).

Top exits near Start

Trail entrance / exit

Near Start · 0 m from start

EntranceDead End
0 mGoogle Maps OSM unavailable

Rules & Safety

Dog policy context, emergency resources, and trail hazard overview

Current hazard level is marked as low. Nearby emergency veterinary coverage appears when mapped in source data.

Dog Emergency

Emergency help nearby

No nearby vets found

No nearby veterinary clinics were found within search radius.

Hazards

Updated: —

Low

No major hazard concentrations reported.

Show hazard breakdown
Road crossings
Total: 0
Water crossings
0
Cliff / steep edge
0
Bike conflict
0
Off-leash conflict proxy
0