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Expanded Erie Canal Trail – Lock 8 loop from Glen

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United States

New York

Montgomery County

Expanded Erie Canal Trail – Lock 8 loop from Glen

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(1469)

12,420

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Expanded Erie Canal Trail – Lock 8 loop from Glen

05:33

92.8km

630m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: December 11, 2025

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After 12.3 km for 112 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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12.3 km

Ranch's Brook

Highlight • Restaurant

Great place to stop for lunch or an ice cream.

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13.5 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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18.1 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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37.3 km

Enlarged Erie Canal

Lake

37.8 km

Expanded Erie Canal Trail

Highlight • Trail

Another beautiful view along the route

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43.8 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.

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44.7 km

Enlarged Erie Canal Lock 23

Ruins

49.8 km

Jay Street Schenectady

Highlight • Settlement

Short pedestrian street with shops and restaurants in the heart of Schenectady

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72.6 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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92.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

61.7 km

15.4 km

10.6 km

4.67 km

329 m

111 m

Surfaces

76.9 km

15.3 km

366 m

293 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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76 %

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