Aqua Lane Park – South Grand Island Bridge loop from Utica

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Aqua Lane Park – South Grand Island Bridge loop from Utica

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Aqua Lane Park – South Grand Island Bridge loop from Utica

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35.9km

80m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.78 km for 225 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.55 km

Waterfront View of Niagara River

Highlight • Viewpoint

A nice view from a small greenspace over the Niagara River. Take in the greatness that is this river that is the connecting channel between two of the Great Lakes, Lake Erie and Lake Ontario.

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10.2 km

Aqua Lane Park

Highlight • Rest Area

A thoughtfully planned out park, Aqua Lane Park was created with ideas for not just its people visitors but also its animal visitors. Park planners planted native plants including sunflowers, …

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14.1 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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14.3 km

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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16.4 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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18.5 km

Bike Repair and Charging Station at Niawanda Park

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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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21.0 km

Tonawanda Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Tonawanda Rail Trail is a commuter and exercise trail running from Buffalo to Tonawanda. The trail is primarily paved, but there are some smooth crushed-gravel sections, and there are …

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24.1 km

Tonawanda Rails-to-Trails

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Tonawanda Rails-to-Trails path is a 3.9 mile long trail made up of two parts; the first part is above a former railroad in the Town of Tonawanda and the …

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35.9 km

End point

Train Station

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