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Erie Canalway Trail – View of Court Street Dam loop from Bushnell's Basin Park and Ride Lot

Erie Canalway Trail – View of Court Street Dam loop from Bushnell's Basin Park and Ride Lot

Moderate

4.6

(8776)

15,727

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Erie Canalway Trail – View of Court Street Dam loop from Bushnell's Basin Park and Ride Lot

02:15

48.8km

200m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 22.1 km for 53 m

After 22.7 km for 182 m

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Start point

Parking

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5.80 km

Pittsford

Highlight • Settlement

The picturesque little village of Pittsford has about 1,300 residents. But it's busier than you might expect, with lots of interesting shops and a thriving "canal district" near the Erie Canal.

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7.17 km

Erie Canalway Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This section of the Erie Canalway Trail is flat, paved, and pretty easy biking for all ability levels. Like the majority of the path, you get continuous views of the …

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9.15 km

George's Cove

Highlight • River

This cove doesn't sit on the ocean — instead, it's part of the Erie Canal. The trail running alongside the canal is fantastic for cycling, but you'll need to watch out for slower trail users.

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20.4 km

The trail here is paved and runs right along the river's edge. You get fantastic views from North Star Commons, which doubles as a market and urban scenic area with plenty of interesting architecture.

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21.7 km

View of Rochester Skyline from Genesee River Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

This paved-over rail trail runs more than 22 miles along the river. If you bike the whole length you'll see at least three waterfalls in the beautiful Genesee River Gorge, …

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22.8 km

View of Court Street Dam

Highlight • Monument

The Court Street Dam, just south of Court Street's crossing of the Genesee River, was built in 1927. It replaced the Mohawk Dam that was built in 1917.

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24.5 km

Pont de Rennes Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Offering sweeping views of High Falls and the Genesee River Gorge, the Pont de Rennes is more than just a pedestrian bridge—it’s a front-row seat to Rochester’s industrial past and natural beauty.

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48.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.7 km

13.5 km

8.58 km

4.06 km

665 m

206 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.4 km

7.43 km

969 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Erie Canalway Trail – View of Court Street Dam loop from Bushnell's Basin Park and Ride Lot

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