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View of Court Street Dam – Erie Canalway Trail loop from Brighton

View of Court Street Dam – Erie Canalway Trail loop from Brighton

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(6260)

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View of Court Street Dam – Erie Canalway Trail loop from Brighton

01:54

42.5km

130m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.11 km for 255 m

After 13.5 km for 93 m

After 20.0 km for 144 m

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11.5 km

Genesee Riverway Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The trail here is paved and runs right along the river's edge. You get fantastic views from North Star Commons, which doubles as a market and urban scenic area with plenty of interesting architecture.

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12.7 km

View of Rochester Skyline from Genesee River Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

This paved-over rail trail runs more than 22 miles along the river. If you bike the whole length you'll see at least three waterfalls in the beautiful Genesee River Gorge, …

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13.5 km

View of Court Street Dam

Highlight • Monument

The Court Street Dam, just south of Court Street's crossing of the Genesee River, was built in 1927. It replaced the Mohawk Dam that was built in 1917.

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13.9 km

Frederick Douglass Susan B Anthony Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Greenway sweeps under the triple arch steel bridge as you follow the Genesee River. The Frederick Douglass Susan B Anthony Bridge, also known as the "Anthony Bridge" or "Freddie …

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29.4 km

Pittsford

Highlight • Settlement

The picturesque little village of Pittsford has about 1,300 residents. But it's busier than you might expect, with lots of interesting shops and a thriving "canal district" near the Erie Canal.

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31.8 km

Erie Canalway Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This section of the Erie Canalway Trail is flat, paved, and pretty easy biking for all ability levels. Like the majority of the path, you get continuous views of the …

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33.7 km

George's Cove

Highlight • River

This cove doesn't sit on the ocean — instead, it's part of the Erie Canal. The trail running alongside the canal is fantastic for cycling, but you'll need to watch out for slower trail users.

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42.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.2 km

8.85 km

3.04 km

1.02 km

701 m

697 m

Surfaces

33.0 km

8.70 km

610 m

164 m

Elevation

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Sunday 24 May

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63 %

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