Buffalo is home to plenty of beautiful nature spots to explore, but many of them require a skill to hike long, treacherous trails to get to the best vantage points. This little trail right in a breathtaking Buffalo nature preserve is the perfect hike for beginners while still offering those wonderful nature views we crave. Not only will you be met with the most incredible scenery in our city, you also may come across a furry friend who lives within the preserve. This easy hike is perfect for anyone and everyone while still offering the best nature views in Buffalo, and you need to see it with your own eyes.

Welcome to Tifft Nature Preserve Trail!

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This simple, 1.9-mile loop hike sits within Tifft Nature Preserve, which is located across from Small Boat Harbor.

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The nature preserve is set upon 264-acres of beauty, all of which used to be a giant dairy farm for Buffalo.

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Since transforming to a nature preserve in the 1970s, Tifft has become a go-to for those who want to wander in nature but don’t want to take on the big trails.

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The main trail is a big loop around the preserve, and within it you’ll see many wildflowers and pieces of natural beauty.

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There’s also a marsh within, so beware that the trail might be muddy.

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Since this is a preserve, after all, there is also much wildlife to see amongst your hike.

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Being right on the water, you can end this easy hike with the perfect backdrop. Tifft Nature Preserve Trail is truly one-of-a-kind.

Tifft Nature Preserve/Facebook Address: 1200 Fuhrmann Boulevard, Buffalo, NY, 14203

For more information on Tifft Nature Preserve and the trails within, you can visit their website right here.

Have you ever taken on this scenic trail? What did you see? We’d love to hear all about your experience in the comments!

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Address: 1200 Fuhrmann Boulevard, Buffalo, NY, 14203

For more information on Tifft Nature Preserve and the trails within, you can visit their website right here.

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