Chautauqua Rails to Trails

Chautauqua Rails to Trails Mission of Rails to Trails is to: acquire, develop and maintain multi-purpose recreational trails on or near abandoned railroad corridors for public use.

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY is blessed with over 30 miles beautiful unused rail corridors winding through picturesque countryside and villages and trucks, railroads were essential for transportation and for moving agricultural and manufactured goods and supplies through rural areas. In recent decades, railroads have abandoned most of their lines serving rural areas. In an era preceding paved roads and mecha

nically reliable cars, Chautauqua Rails-to-Trails is preserving these abandoned rail corridors for conversion into safe off-road trails for recreational use: walking, running, hiking, bicycling, cross country skiing, bird watching (over 170 species identified) and horseback riding. These trails provide public access from towns like Mayville, Brocton, and Sherman through scenic woodlands, wetlands and flowering meadows, offering trail users opportunities to observe the plants, animals and birds found in areas otherwise remote from highways and roads. The trails are available for outdoor recreational activities and environmental study for the public at large and for group outings sponsored by schools, scouts, churches and service organizations.

Pardon our dust. Rizzo Excavation & Trucking is doing a superb job putting limestone fines on the Fincher Chautauqua Rai...
08/25/2026

Pardon our dust. Rizzo Excavation & Trucking is doing a superb job putting limestone fines on the Fincher Chautauqua Rails to Trails segment between route 430 and Honeysette Road. It will be finished by Wednesday afternoon.

08/24/2026
That's a wrap for the Mayville Bluegrass Festival 2026 presented by Chautauqua Rails to Trails. So grateful for this be...
08/18/2026

That's a wrap for the Mayville Bluegrass Festival 2026 presented by Chautauqua Rails to Trails. So grateful for this beautiful day and all the folks who helped make it happen. We will do it again August 21st, 2027.

Had the trail maintenance supervisor along for the clearing before mowing ride today... Mowing will be happening within ...
08/08/2026

Had the trail maintenance supervisor along for the clearing before mowing ride today... Mowing will be happening within the next few days...

Hey, trail friends! Trail guides are being restocked at trailheads. If you notice any running low, please give us a shou...
08/04/2026

Hey, trail friends! Trail guides are being restocked at trailheads. If you notice any running low, please give us a shout. Thanks for helping us keep everyone on the right path!

07/31/2026

The Mayville Bluegrass Festival needs volunteers for August 15th. There are slots open throughout the day. Participation will get you free entry and a t-shirt. Come and help the festival and Chautauqua Rails to Trails !
You may call 716-753-2800 or email [email protected].

Get tickets now and support the trails:https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/mayville-bluegrass-festival--2026
07/27/2026

Get tickets now and support the trails:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/mayville-bluegrass-festival--2026

MAYVILLE – Chautauqua Rails to Trails will present the Mayville Bluegrass Festival on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Big Inlet Brewing in Mayville. The full-day celebration of bluegrass music will bring together an outstanding lineup of regional talent, highlighted by the Doerfel Br...

What’s better than a spontaneous hike with friends on a beautiful day? Fresh air, great company, and a little trail time...
07/26/2026

What’s better than a spontaneous hike with friends on a beautiful day? Fresh air, great company, and a little trail time make the perfect adventure!

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PO Box 151
Mayville, NY
14757

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(716) 753-2800

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