Spring in Buffalo means a few things: restaurants open up their patios, cold brew comes back to your favorite cafes, and bicyclists finally get to pull their two-wheeled babies out of storage. Put your pedal to the pavement and check out our picks for the eleven most beautiful bike trails you can take in Buffalo:

1. Greenway Nature Trail

Head to Fuhrmann Boulevard and take the Greenway Nature Trail along the Outer Harbor. Though the trail isn't particularly long (only about a mile in length), what it lacks in distance it definitely makes up for in views!

2. Forest Lawn Cemetery

It might sound morbid to bike through a cemetery, but Forest Lawn isn't your average burial ground. The longest loop around Forest Lawn is around 2.5 miles, so you can get plenty of exercise surrounded by beautiful, serene scenery!

3. Delaware Park

Loop around Delaware Park for a 1.75 mile ride. The loop takes you close to the Buffalo Zoo and through the best parts of the park for your viewing pleasure!

4. Cazenovia Park

Another great Olmsted park, Caz is located in South Buffalo and boasts a beautiful family-friendly atmosphere. Along with smooth bike trails, the park also has over 180 acres of land to explore!

5. Slow Roll Buffalo (several locations)

If you want to ride but don't know where to, sign up for a Slow Roll Buffalo and spend a Monday evening with hundreds of other bicyclists rolling through the city. The Slow Roll starts from several locations around Buffalo. Take a look at their website for a schedule!

6. Old First Ward

The Old First Ward might not offer the smoothest ride, but it's worth it to get up close and personal with a historic section of the city.

7. Ellicott Creek Trailway

Ellicott Creek Trailway is a popular biking destination in the north towns. The paths span almost seven miles, following the shores of Ellicott Creek to the Niagara River.

8. Clarence Pathways

The Clarence Pathways consist of several trails in the same system, totaling over 16 miles of bike-able paths. There are rest stations and bathrooms along the trails, making them a popular spot for day trips and family rides!

9. Lancaster Heritage Trail

This trail is a rails-to-trails location in Lancaster, spanning four miles. The path is located off the road with plenty of rest stops throughout so you can take a breather and enjoy the views!

10. Cheektowaga Historic Rails to Trails

The Cheektowaga Rails to Trail is another gem. Despite biking along the 1.5 miles of trail near an active railway, this bike trail provides a relatively quiet and peaceful ride!

11. Erie Canalway Trail

Forget 15 miles on the Erie Canal. The Erie Canalway Trail consists of over 279 miles to ride and stretches from Buffalo to Albany! The trail is relatively level and leads you through impressive sections of the canal, including an up-close and personal view of the locks!

Have you ever biked along these trails? Share your photos and other favorite Buffalo biking paths with us in the comments!