Best trails near Amherst

9 trails · 9 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near Amherst, New York — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 9 of 9 trails · best 15 shown on the map
E
Ellicott Creek Trailway
#1 Ellicott Creek Trailway
0.5 mi away
Why 61: intrinsic quality
61Solid
H
Hopkins Road Boardwalk and Trail
#2 Hopkins Road Boardwalk and Trail
2.3 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
I
I 990 Trailway
#3 I 990 Trailway
1.0 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
T
Tonawanda Canalway Trail
#4 Tonawanda Canalway Trail
2.5 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
A
Amherst Canalway Trail
#5 Amherst Canalway Trail
2.8 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
I
I-990 Trailway
#6 I-990 Trailway
0.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
P
Peanut Line Trail
#7 Peanut Line Trail
2.4 mi away
Why 54: intrinsic quality
54Solid
F
Founders Promenade
#8 Founders Promenade
0.5 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
N
Nature Trail
#9 Nature Trail
0.9 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid

Trails near Amherst

The Amherst area has 9 trails on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best trails near Amherst

How are these trails ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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