South Grand Island Bridge – Erie Canal view loop from Clarence Center

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South Grand Island Bridge – Erie Canal view loop from Clarence Center

Hard

3.2

(4)

riders

South Grand Island Bridge – Erie Canal view loop from Clarence Center

08:21

144km

250m

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: August 29, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 101 km for 39 m

After 111 km for 37 m

After 119 km for 42 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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Lake

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Waterfront View of Niagara River

Highlight • Viewpoint

A nice view from a small greenspace over the Niagara River. Take in the greatness that is this river that is the connecting channel between two of the Great Lakes, Lake Erie and Lake Ontario.

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South Grand Island Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Anyone who cycles in and around Buffalo will eventually have a route that takes them over the Grand Island Bridges. Luckily there is a dedicated pathway for non-motorized travel. You'll also have great views along the way.

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Bike Repair and Charging Station at Niawanda Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Very near one end of the Empire State Trail, this repair station will help you get your bike right before you set off on your adventure. Or, to fix up anything that needs a tune up after finishing a tour.

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Tonawanda Creek

Lake

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Uncle G's Icecream

Highlight • Cafe

The final stop on the trip where the group had celebratory ice cream and continued on separate ways to our homes.

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Viewpoint

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Erie Canal view

Highlight • River

Great place for cycling and dog walking for nature lovers

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Erie Canalway Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Erie Canalway Trail is 360 miles long and mostly comprised of wide, flat, crushed gravel trail that offers scenic views of the locks and towns across New York. There …

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Gasport Lift Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Very cool structure. On the north side of the bridge, there's a parking area and a space for those interested in exploring the canal on foot or by bike.

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