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Tonawanda Rails-to-Trails – South Grand Island Bridge loop from Town of Tonawanda

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Tonawanda Rails-to-Trails – South Grand Island Bridge loop from Town of Tonawanda

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5,943

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Tonawanda Rails-to-Trails – South Grand Island Bridge loop from Town of Tonawanda

01:19

23.4km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.79 km

Tonawanda Rails-to-Trails

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The Tonawanda Rails-to-Trails path is a 3.9 mile long trail made up of two parts; the first part is above a former railroad in the Town of Tonawanda and the …

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3.26 km

Park Site

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Here you have a small but pleasant park space perfect for a break.

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5.12 km

Tonawanda Rail Trail

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The Tonawanda Rail Trail is a commuter and exercise trail running from Buffalo to Tonawanda. The trail is primarily paved, but there are some smooth crushed-gravel sections, and there are …

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6.93 km

Viewpoint (outlet of Tonawanda Creek)

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This little point looks out over the outlet of Tonawanda Creek, where it first merges into the Little River and then, together, the two waters merge into the Tonawanda Channel …

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7.81 km

Bike Repair and Charging Station at Niawanda Park

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Very near one end of the Empire State Trail, this repair station will help you get your bike right before you set off on your adventure. Or, to fix up anything that needs a tune up after finishing a tour.

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9.36 km

Shoreline Trail

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The Shoreline Trail is a paved, 8-mile trail that is part of the Empire State Trail. It follows along the Niagara River and is completely off-road.

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12.0 km

South Grand Island Bridge

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Anyone who cycles in and around Buffalo will eventually have a route that takes them over the Grand Island Bridges. Luckily there is a dedicated pathway for non-motorized travel. You'll also have great views along the way.

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12.2 km

Grand Island Bridges

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Though both of the Grand Island Bridges look like they were built in 1930, actually the northbound traffic bridge is nearly 30 years younger, being built in 1963, while the …

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23.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.5 km

2.70 km

2.52 km

558 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.1 km

647 m

604 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 1 September

28°C

21°C

51 %

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Tonawanda Rails-to-Trails – South Grand Island Bridge loop from Town of Tonawanda

Tonawanda Rails-to-Trails

Park Site

Tonawanda Rail Trail

Viewpoint (outlet of Tonawanda Creek)

Bike Repair and Charging Station at Niawanda Park

Shoreline Trail

South Grand Island Bridge

Grand Island Bridges

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