Tonawanda Rails-to-Trails – Erie Canalway Trail loop from Amherst Street

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Tonawanda Rails-to-Trails – Erie Canalway Trail loop from Amherst Street

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(7812)

7,813

riders

Tonawanda Rails-to-Trails – Erie Canalway Trail loop from Amherst Street

01:36

28.5km

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: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.94 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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6.52 km

Mount Olivet Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

This is an important historical site in Buffalo. In this cemetery, on the west side you can visit Philip Knoche House and the Tonawanda-Kenmore Historical Society Museum.

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7.40 km

Park Site

Highlight • Rest Area

Here you have a small but pleasant park space perfect for a break.

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9.26 km

Tonawanda Rail Trail

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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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10.3 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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10.9 km

Erie Canal

Lake

14.1 km

Ellicott Creek Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Ellicott Creek Park is a popular park on the banks of the Niagara River. The park is popular for walking, cycling and picnicking in one of the covered picnic areas.

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