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Erie Canal Trail – View of Amsterdam Castle loop from Exit 26 Thruway Park and Ride

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Schenectady County

Erie Canal Trail – View of Amsterdam Castle loop from Exit 26 Thruway Park and Ride

Moderate

4.7

(2564)

19,700

riders

Erie Canal Trail – View of Amsterdam Castle loop from Exit 26 Thruway Park and Ride

03:38

80.4km

700m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 6, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

53.1 km

Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site

Highlight • Historical Site

Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site is also known as the Erie Canal National Historic Landmark. It is a historic district and is where the ruins of the Erie Canal aqueduct are found.

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2

57.8 km

Erie Canal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a great section of the Erie Canal Trail between Amsterdam and Fonda. The trail passes through forest and open farmland with views of the Mohawk River.

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3

61.0 km

View of Amsterdam Castle

Highlight • Castle

Nice view of Amsterdam Castle from the Empire State Trail. The castle was built in 1895 as an armory for the National Guard. It was decommissioned in 1994 and is …

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4

66.4 km

Lock and weir

Highlight • Structure

The lock and weir is an impressive sight from this good quality cycle path. It is especially cool when significant streams of water are flowing out of the lower side.

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5

66.4 km

Erie Canal Lock 10

Highlight • Monument

This is a great historic spot along the canal. The lock is still fully operational and you can walk right up to it and the Mohawk River. If you're lucky …

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B

80.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.6 km

13.7 km

8.67 km

5.39 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

70.4 km

9.86 km

216 m

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