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Erie Canalway Trail – Erie Canal Trail loop from Mendon

Erie Canalway Trail – Erie Canal Trail loop from Mendon

Moderate

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(6551)

7,749

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Erie Canalway Trail – Erie Canal Trail loop from Mendon

02:32

48.4km

230m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 5.86 km for 386 m

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After 7.42 km for 1.72 km

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After 12.6 km for 454 m

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Start point

Parking

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12.8 km

Erie Canal Nature Preserve

Highlight • Forest

13.6 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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15.5 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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23.2 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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35.2 km

Pittsford

Highlight • Settlement

The picturesque little village of Pittsford has about 1,300 residents. But it's busier than you might expect, with lots of interesting shops and a thriving "canal district" near the Erie Canal.

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48.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.3 km

18.2 km

3.37 km

2.48 km

1.26 km

792 m

Surfaces

42.5 km

3.52 km

1.53 km

523 m

367 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Erie Canalway Trail – Erie Canal Trail loop from Mendon

Erie Canal Nature Preserve

Erie Canalway Trail

George's Cove

Erie Canal Trail

Pittsford

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