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Erie Canal Trail – Eerie Canal Gravel section loop from Rochester

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Erie Canal Trail – Eerie Canal Gravel section loop from Rochester

Moderate

2.7

(2)

50

riders

Erie Canal Trail – Eerie Canal Gravel section loop from Rochester

03:49

64.6km

150m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 11, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.91 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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2

29.3 km

Pittsford town

Highlight • Settlement

30.5 km

Erie Canal Nature Preserve

Nature Reserve

4

31.3 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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5

33.3 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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6

40.9 km

Erie Canal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Erie Canalway Trail runs between Albany and Buffalo. It is part of the Empire State Trail.

The Rochester section is completely off-road, so it is a great section for a ride with children.

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7

41.6 km

Erie Canal to Genesee Valley Trail Marker

Highlight • Monument

8

51.7 km

Eerie Canal Gravel section

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

From Rochester to Lockport the Erie Canal trail is all gravel - and beautiful!

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9

64.0 km

Genesee Brew House

Highlight • Pub

Take a seat on the patio, and watch the falls over a burger and beer. Or take to the roof where the view is epic!

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B

64.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.6 km

7.88 km

7.27 km

1.95 km

823 m

168 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

50.1 km

7.12 km

6.67 km

546 m

222 m

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