South Grand Island Bridge – Isle View Park loop from Glenhaven Dr & Sweet Home Rd (EB)

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Erie County

South Grand Island Bridge – Isle View Park loop from Glenhaven Dr & Sweet Home Rd (EB)

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16,383

riders

South Grand Island Bridge – Isle View Park loop from Glenhaven Dr & Sweet Home Rd (EB)

01:49

31.9km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.89 km

Tonawanda Creek

Lake

9.25 km

Erie Canalway Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Part of the greater Empire State Trail, the Erie Canalway Trail is 360 miles long. The segment from Buffalo to Lyons is described by the National Park Service as "Level …

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11.4 km

Bike Repair and Charging Station at Niawanda Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Very near one end of the Empire State Trail, this repair station will help you get your bike right before you set off on your adventure. Or, to fix up anything that needs a tune up after finishing a tour.

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13.0 km

Shoreline Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Shoreline Trail is a paved, 8-mile trail that is part of the Empire State Trail. It follows along the Niagara River and is completely off-road.

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15.6 km

South Grand Island Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Anyone who cycles in and around Buffalo will eventually have a route that takes them over the Grand Island Bridges. Luckily there is a dedicated pathway for non-motorized travel. You'll also have great views along the way.

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15.8 km

Grand Island Bridges

Highlight • Bridge

Though both of the Grand Island Bridges look like they were built in 1930, actually the northbound traffic bridge is nearly 30 years younger, being built in 1963, while the …

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17.7 km

Isle View Park

Highlight • Rest Area

This 1.2-mile-long riverside park is popular for bikers, but that's just a tithe on the activity you can see here: People-watching opportunities include rollerblades, boaters, waterskiers, sunbathers, fisher, birdwatchers and many more.

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17.9 km

Isle View Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Isle View Park is a 1.2 mile-long park along the Niagara River. It is popular with cyclists, walkers and runners. The park has great views of the river, and has benches and picnic areas to enjoy the view.

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21.1 km

Viewpoint (outlet of Tonawanda Creek)

Highlight • Viewpoint

This little point looks out over the outlet of Tonawanda Creek, where it first merges into the Little River and then, together, the two waters merge into the Tonawanda Channel …

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31.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.1 km

4.53 km

280 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.4 km