Bridge – Red Brick Church loop from Amsterdam

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Bridge – Red Brick Church loop from Amsterdam

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Bridge – Red Brick Church loop from Amsterdam

03:59

69.4km

270m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 6, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 12.8 km for 112 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4 m

Amsterdam Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Took the train from Utica.

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11.7 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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12.1 km

Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Beautiful iron trestle bridge that takes you over Schoharie Creek. It runs next to the Highway 5S bridge and gives you good views of the creek. The bridge is part of the Erie Canalway Trail.

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12.8 km

Ranch's Brook

Highlight • Restaurant

Great place to stop for lunch or an ice cream.

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20.5 km

Red Brick Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful foliage needed a picture!

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34.7 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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62.2 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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65.4 km

View of Amsterdam Castle

Highlight • Castle

Nice view of Amsterdam Castle from the Empire State Trail. The castle was built in 1895 as an armory for the National Guard. It was decommissioned in 1994 and is …

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69.4 km

End point

Train Station

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