Onodaga Lake (East Shore) – Willow Bay loop from Oswego Canal Lock 5 - Mud Lock

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Onodaga Lake (East Shore) – Willow Bay loop from Oswego Canal Lock 5 - Mud Lock

Hard

2.6

(6)

runners

Onodaga Lake (East Shore) – Willow Bay loop from Oswego Canal Lock 5 - Mud Lock

04:15

41.0km

130m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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7 m

Oswego Canal Lock 5

Highlight • Monument

Oswego Canal Lock 5 is located just north of the Minetto Bridge. As you traverse this historic lock, catch sight of the Minetto Hydro Plant on the east bank. Exiting …

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12.7 km

Steeped in indigenous history, the waters of Onondaga Lake's outlet transport runners back through generations of reverence, recreation and hardship. Once central to the Onondaga Nation, who consider the lake …

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13.4 km

Willow Bay

Highlight • Beach

Situated on the shores of Onondaga Lake, Willow Bay is a special place to enjoy a break and great views of the lake. The lake is considered sacred for Onondaga Nation.

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16.9 km

Onodaga Lake (East Shore)

Highlight • Lake

Onondaga Lake provides a picturesque setting for leisurely walks or bike rides along its shores. On clear days, you can enjoy stunning views across the lake.

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17.1 km

Onodaga Lake

Highlight • Lake

Onondaga Lake provides a picturesque setting for leisurely walks or bike rides along its shores. On clear days, you can enjoy stunning views across the lake.

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20.2 km

Willow Bay

Highlight • Lake

Situated on the shores of Onondaga Lake, Willow Bay is a special place to enjoy a break and great views of the lake. The lake is considered sacred for Onondaga Nation.

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30.0 km

Onondaga Lake (West Shore)

Highlight • Lake

Onondaga lake is 4.6 miles but only 1 mile wide - on clear days, you can see the east shore from the other side of the lake. Very nice path with beautiful views!

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30.4 km

Onondaga Lake

Highlight • Lake

Onondaga lake is 4.6 miles but only 1 mile wide - on clear days, you can see the east shore from the other side of the like. Very nice path with beautiful views!

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41.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.8 km

9.26 km

3.60 km

1.40 km

Surfaces

35.4 km