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Schenectady County
Schenectady

Expanded Erie Canal Trail – Lock 8 loop from Schenectady

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United States
New York
Schenectady County
Schenectady

Expanded Erie Canal Trail – Lock 8 loop from Schenectady

Hard

3.1

(13)

85

riders

Expanded Erie Canal Trail – Lock 8 loop from Schenectady

07:07

123km

500m

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: March 17, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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6.48 km

Enlarged Erie Canal Lock 23

Ruins

2

13.3 km

Expanded Erie Canal Trail

Highlight • Trail

Another beautiful view along the route

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13.8 km

Enlarged Erie Canal

Lake

4

24.4 km

Erie Canal Lock 10

Highlight • Monument

This is a great historic spot along the canal. The lock is still fully operational and you can walk right up to it and the Mohawk River. If you're lucky …

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5

41.5 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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6

49.6 km

Mohawk Hudson Bike-Hike Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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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7

58.6 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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8

60.9 km

Mohawk-Hudson Bike & Hike Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This nicely paved trail is ideal for biking and hiking, connecting Albany and Schenectady counties as it meanders along the Mohawk River. The views are stunning throughout, and there are several lookout points for an even better view.

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62.6 km

Lisha Kill

Lake

10

64.3 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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67.6 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

12

87.6 km

Mohawk Hudson Trail Watervliet Parking

Highlight • Parking

This day use parking lot is a great place to jump on the Mohawk Hudson Trail. There's usually plenty of parking available & offers picnic tables with a view of the Hudson River.

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93.1 km

Riverfront Preserve

Nature Reserve

B

123 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

95.8 km

18.8 km

5.56 km

2.87 km

368 m

147 m

113 m

Surfaces

113 km

9.41 km

581 m

368 m

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