Lock 8 – Mohawk River Lock 8 loop from Karner

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Lock 8 – Mohawk River Lock 8 loop from Karner

Moderate

3.3

(10)

riders

Lock 8 – Mohawk River Lock 8 loop from Karner

02:51

49.0km

260m

Cycling

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

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.3 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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17.1 km

Rexford Aqueduct

Highlight • Bridge

You'll find a few remaining arches of the Rexford Aqueduct, built in 1842, on both the north and south sides of the river.

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18.5 km

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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23.7 km

Jay Street Schenectady

Highlight • Settlement

Short pedestrian street with shops and restaurants in the heart of Schenectady

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28.5 km

Enlarged Erie Canal Lock 23

Ruins

29.4 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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29.4 km

Mohawk River Lock 8

Highlight • Structure

Who doesn't live biking along a river? But in this case the really interesting things are the river locks, which can be filled with water (or partially emptied of it) …

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49.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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