Lock 8 – Mohawk River Lock 8 loop from Guilderland

Lock 8 – Mohawk River Lock 8 loop from Guilderland

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Lock 8 – Mohawk River Lock 8 loop from Guilderland

04:14

92.5km

780m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 19, 2026

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Albany Pine Bush Preserve

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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48.1 km

Enlarged Erie Canal

Lake

49.0 km

Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This traffic free bike path is of a good quality and passes through lovely wooded surroundings with the Erie Canal on one side. Perfect for escaping the busy roads on a bike.

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54.6 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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54.6 km

Mohawk River Lock 8

Highlight • Structure

Who doesn't live biking along a river? But in this case the really interesting things are the river locks, which can be filled with water (or partially emptied of it) …

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55.5 km

Enlarged Erie Canal Lock 23

Ruins

60.0 km

Schenectady Historical District

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful colonial era houses

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63.6 km

This 97-mile trail traverses New York's Mohawk Valley, offering a nicely paved path popular among hikers, runners, and bikers. This section winds through lush greenery, meandering along the Mohawk River.

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66.4 km

Rexford Aqueduct

Highlight • Bridge

You'll find a few remaining arches of the Rexford Aqueduct, built in 1842, on both the north and south sides of the river.

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72.4 km

View of the Mohawk River

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Mohawk River is a 149-mile-long and is the largest tributary of the Hudson River. There is a great view of the river from this point on the Mohawk-Hudson Bike …

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76.0 km

Lisha Kill

Lake

77.7 km

Lions Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Lion's Park has a large parking area and access to the Mohawk-Hudson Bike Trail. It is a great spot for a break as there are also picnic areas with beautiful …

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92.5 km

End point

Parking

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