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Expanded Erie Canal Trail – Lock 8 loop from Schenectady

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United States

New York

Schenectady County

Expanded Erie Canal Trail – Lock 8 loop from Schenectady

Hard

3.3

(16)

riders

Expanded Erie Canal Trail – Lock 8 loop from Schenectady

05:38

94.6km

570m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 17, 2026

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After 58.0 km for 118 m

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After 62.5 km for 94 m

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3.82 km

Expanded Erie Canal Trail

Highlight • Trail

Another beautiful view along the route

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4.36 km

Enlarged Erie Canal

Lake

14.9 km

Erie Canal Lock 10

Highlight • Monument

This is a great historic spot along the canal. The lock is still fully operational and you can walk right up to it and the Mohawk River. If you're lucky …

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32.0 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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32.9 km

Enlarged Erie Canal Lock 23

Ruins

49.1 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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51.4 km

Mohawk-Hudson Bike & Hike Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This nicely paved trail is ideal for biking and hiking, connecting Albany and Schenectady counties as it meanders along the Mohawk River. The views are stunning throughout, and there are several lookout points for an even better view.

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53.1 km

Lisha Kill

Lake

54.8 km

Lions Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Lion's Park has a large parking area and access to the Mohawk-Hudson Bike Trail. It is a great spot for a break as there are also picnic areas with beautiful …

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63.9 km

View of the Lake Through the Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

76.5 km

Mohawk Hudson Bike-Hike Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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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94.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

80.6 km

8.30 km

3.34 km

1.74 km

399 m

202 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

89.9 km

2.99 km

1.59 km

202 m

Elevation

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Sunday 17 May

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