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Red Brick Church – Erie Canal Trail loop from Johnstown

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Red Brick Church – Erie Canal Trail loop from Johnstown

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Red Brick Church – Erie Canal Trail loop from Johnstown

06:11

104km

680m

Cycling

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

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 73.4 km for 112 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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27.3 km

Fort Klock

Highlight • Historical Site

Fort Klock is a fortified homestead was built around 1750 by Johannes Klock. It was used as a trading post during the French and Indian War and the American Revolutionary War. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1972.

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39.2 km

Lock and Dam 15 - Fort Plains

Highlight • Monument

Free tent camping for cyclists. Picnic benches, bike racks, bathrooms, and potable water are available. The nights can be quiet or they can be loud with the rumbling of the …

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40.5 km

Highwheeler Coffee

Highlight • Cafe

Penny farthing themed coffee shop. Good food and coffee for cyclists!

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51.6 km

Sprakers Reformed Church Rest Stop

Highlight • Religious Site

free toilets, water, hotwater, microwave, camping spot and some light food provided by the church.

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65.8 km

Red Brick Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful foliage needed a picture!

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73.5 km

Ranch's Brook

Highlight • Restaurant

Great place to stop for lunch or an ice cream.

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74.6 km

Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site

Highlight • Historical Site

Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site is also known as the Erie Canal National Historic Landmark. It is a historic district and is where the ruins of the Erie Canal aqueduct are found.

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81.6 km

Erie Canal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a great section of the Erie Canal Trail between Amsterdam and Fonda. The trail passes through forest and open farmland with views of the Mohawk River.

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104 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

66.0 km

27.2 km

7.22 km

2.73 km

917 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

93.1 km

9.39 km

626 m

526 m

353 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Sunday 17 May

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Fort Klock

Lock and Dam 15 - Fort Plains

Highwheeler Coffee

Sprakers Reformed Church Rest Stop

Red Brick Church

Ranch's Brook

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