Western NY Trail Towns

Creating Trail-Friendly Communities

The Western NY Trail Town Program, made possible with support from the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, offers technical assistance and recognition to communities along the Genesee Valley Greenway State Park that are ready to embrace outdoor recreation as a driver of economic growth, community pride, and quality of life. Through nine months of hands-on assistance, PTNY helps participating towns strengthen connections between their downtowns, trails, and recreational assets — helping to develop a network of stakeholders and a long-term plan to transform them into destinations where residents and visitors alike can explore, stay, and thrive.

Belfast Canal Warehouse in background with Genesee Valley Greenway yellow gate in foreground.

congrats Belfast – Our newest Trail Town

Congratulations to the Town of Belfast for completing the Trail Town planning process!

applications for 2026 now closed

The 2026 Western NY Trail Town will be announced this spring.

Birds-eye view of the Village of Cuba with green hills in the background and a brick church in the foreground.

Program and application resources