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Lock 8 – Mohawk River Lock 8 loop from Karner

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Lock 8 – Mohawk River Lock 8 loop from Karner

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3.3

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Lock 8 – Mohawk River Lock 8 loop from Karner

02:51

48.8km

250m

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: March 17, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 23.5 km for 65 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.3 km

View of the Mohawk River

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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

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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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23.5 km

Jay Street Schenectady

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

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28.4 km

Enlarged Erie Canal Lock 23

Ruins

29.3 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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29.3 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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48.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.6 km

17.8 km

7.17 km

1.02 km

217 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.0 km

2.18 km

723 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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Lock 8 – Mohawk River Lock 8 loop from Karner

View of the Mohawk River

Rexford Aqueduct

Mohawk Hudson Bike-Hike Trail

Jay Street Schenectady

Lock 8

Mohawk River Lock 8

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