While Ralph Wilson Park is under construction, there will be a detour for the Shoreline Trail. We anticipate the detour will be in effect for the duration of construction – through Q3 2025. The Gilbane construction team will be posting signage to direct cyclists soon.
In partnership with GoBike Buffalo, we have recommended the following detour routes:
For cyclists going south along the Niagara Street Cycle Track:
- Continue along the Shoreline Trail until Porter
- Turn east on Porter
- Turn south on Busti
- Turn East on Hudson
- Turn south on Niagara
OR
- Continue south onto Busti
- Turn East on Hudson
- Turn South on Niagara
For cyclists going north on Niagara Street from downtown:
- Turn West on Hudson
- Turn North on 7th Street
- Turn West on Porter
- Turn North onto the Shoreline Trail
OR
- Turn West on Hudson
- Turn North on 7th Street
- Stay on 7th as it becomes Columbus Parkway @ Porter
- Turn East on Massachusetts
- Turn North on Niagara
- Mount bike lane on curb @ Hampshire
- Use traffic light to cross Niagara and re-enter Niagara Street Cycle Track
The Shoreline Trail runs from Buffalo Harbor State Park north through downtown Buffalo to North Buffalo, Tonawanda, and beyond.
