Route 390 Trail

Rochester, NY · Monroe County · 3.2 mi · Point to point

A flat 3.2-mile point to point. Partial shade (45% coverage); water access along most of the route.

Dogs allowedAllowed
Leash ruleRequired
Trail effortFlat
ShadeSome shade
Certified dog policySource: Parks & Recreation | City of RochesterGood year-round.
Best entry:Applebee's Carside 2 Go Parking

Route 390 Trail is a 3.2-mile dog-friendly trail in Rochester, NY. Includes leash-required policy details · medium shade. Elevation gain is about 118 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
Manageable length
Senior Dog
Older dogs, 7+ years
90%
Great fit
Flat & joint-friendly
Comfortable distance
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
50%
Caution
Getting-Fit Dog
Building up stamina
97%
Great fit
Good training length
Flat — great for conditioning
Can shorten route if needed
Water Lover
Dogs who love to swim & splash
37%
Tough
Water nearby — no swim confirmed
Water along most of the route
Leash required — limits water play

Trail Suitability

Who this trail works best for — and what to watch

Waterside, flat trail — notable hazards present

Best for

Senior dogsSmall dogsEasy walksWater-loving dogsFirst-time trail dogs

Use caution if

Dogs off trail

Elevated hazard rating — road crossings, terrain, or other risk factors present

Why this trail works

  • River or lake alongside much of the route
  • Essentially flat — average slope under 3%

Safety & Conditions

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

HAZARDSHigh
SHADE / HEATSome shade
CROWD

High hazards

8 risky road crossings; 4 water crossings

Terrain & Comfort

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

EffortFlat
SurfaceMixed
ShadeModerate
WaterModerate

Elevation & Width

Distance and climbing are shown together so you can judge overall effort for your dog on a 3.

Trail Effort

Easy

Flat or gently rolling. Comfortable for almost all dogs.

EasyModerate
Challenging
Strenuous
Gain:118 ftGain/mi:37 ft/miSteep sections:Low
Rated from 118 ft gain + 37 ft/mi.
Elevation Profile
502 ft384 ft0 mi3.2 mi123
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: Asphalt

Surface data is limited, so expect changing conditions.

Roughness unknown
Surface along the trail
AsphaltConcreteAsphaltConcreteAsphaltConcreteAsphaltConcreteAsphaltConcreteAsphaltUnknownAsphaltUnknown0 mi3.2 mi123HardUnknown

Top surfaces

Not mapped
64%
Asphalt
35%
Concrete
1.4%

Quick read

Roughness: Unknown

This trail is mostly Not mapped. A notable share is asphalt (35%). Surface data is incomplete for some sections—expect variety.

Best fordogsrunnerscasual hikes

Shade & Heat

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

🌳 Shade

MEDIUM

Moderate shade coverage

45.4%
Shade along the trail
0 mi3.2 mi123SunPartialShadeDense

Exposure mix

Sun
54%
Partial
0%
Shade
0%
Dense
46%

Quick read

Roughly half the trail has meaningful tree or canopy coverage. Expect mixed sun and shade.

Water Access

Water proximity is tracked along the route (79%) to help you plan hydration and cooldown stops.

Water

Hydration & splash potential

Near water: 79%
Swim: Unlikely
Water nearby79%
Water along the trail
StreamDry — no water within 200 mStreamDry — no water within 200 mLake / PondStream0 mi3.2 mi123Lake / PondStream

Water types nearby

Lake/PondStream

Lake/Pond • Stream

Quick read

You’ll likely pass some water. Carry water for longer stretches. Swimming spots are unlikely.

Access & Entry

Trailheads, parking, and entry logistics for hiking with dogs

Parking LotsUnknown
Capacity
FeeUnknown

This section covers 3 trailheads listed, parking availability, and amenity placement so you can plan start points and access logistics before arriving.

Primary trailhead

Parking #3
Primary🔓 Yes access💵 Fee not posted📍 On trail

Other access points

Applebee's Carside 2 Go Parking
🔓 Permissive access💵 Fee not posted📍 Near trail (~95 m)
Applebee's Carside 2 Go Parking
🔓 Permissive access💵 Fee not posted📍 Near trail (~95 m)
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: mediumScore: 0.35

Fast exits if you need to shorten the route.

Actionable: 2Dead ends: 0Closest Start: 546 m
Method + full metrics

Based on trail graph connectivity and nearby exits.

Total spots: 2Actionable exits: 2Dead ends: 0Closest near Start: 546 mClosest near Midpoint: 2.9 kmClosest near End:
🚪 ExitsTrail entrance / exit · 546 m from startTrail entrance / exit · Trail entrance / exit0 mi3.2 mi1.6 mi
2 actionable exits· closest 546 m from start
  • Low dead-end count (2) improves bailout options.
  • Entrance count is estimated from graph topology (proxy).
  • Graph-based route structure estimate using stored segment geometry.

Top exits near Start

Trail entrance / exit

Near Start · 546 m from start

EntranceDead End
546 mGoogle Maps OSM unavailable

Rules & Safety

Dog policy context, emergency resources, and trail hazard overview

Current hazard level is marked as high. 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:

High
Road: 25Risky road: 8Water: 4

Primary concerns: Road crossings (8 risky), Water crossings (4)

Show hazard breakdown
Road crossings
Total: 25
Risky: 8
Water crossings
4
Cliff / steep edge
0
Bike conflict
0
Off-leash conflict proxy
0