Along 4 The Hike: Royalton Ravine

GASPORT, N.Y. (WIVB) – Royalton Ravine in Gasport is often referred to as an underrated gem. It's a scenic wooded area along a ravine on the edge of the Niagara Escarpment.

There are several highlights on the trails, one of them being an 80-foot-long wooden footbridge, believed to be the longest wooden suspension footbridge in Western New York. Be prepared to swing and sway as you go across. You can also find the the ruins of a homestead belonging to Belva Lockwood. Lockwood was the first woman to run for president back in 1884 and 1888, and the first woman to be admitted to practice law before the Supreme Court.

• Address: 4662 Gasport Road, Gasport, NY 14067
• Difficulty: Medium
• Learn more: Visit the Niagara County website to learn about the history of Royalton Ravine Park and dig into the Western New York Hiking Challenge.