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Schenectady County

Village of Scotia

Lock 8 – Expanded Erie Canal Trail loop from Scotia

Bike touring routes & trails

Schenectady County

Village of Scotia

Lock 8 – Expanded Erie Canal Trail loop from Scotia

Easy

4.8

(6636)

6,819

riders

Lock 8 – Expanded Erie Canal Trail loop from Scotia

01:30

26.5km

70m

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: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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5.81 km

Enlarged Erie Canal Lock 23

Ruins

2

6.71 km

Mohawk River Lock 8

Highlight • Structure

Who doesn't live biking along a river? But in this case the really interesting things are the river locks, which can be filled with water (or partially emptied of it) …

Tip by

3

6.72 km

Lock 8

Highlight • Monument

Next to the Mohawk-Hudson Bike Trail. Good spot for a stop. It is fun watching the ships in the lock.

Tip by

4

11.7 km

Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This traffic free bike path is of a good quality and passes through lovely wooded surroundings with the Erie Canal on one side. Perfect for escaping the busy roads on a bike.

Tip by

5

12.7 km

Expanded Erie Canal Trail

Highlight • Trail

Another beautiful view along the route

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13.2 km

Enlarged Erie Canal

Lake

B

26.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.5 km

3.30 km

900 m

713 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.9 km

549 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 7 June

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