Empire State Trail (Harbor - Canalside, bike)
Erie County, NY
Out-and-back trail in Erie County, NY. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 4.8 mi (7.7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 10 ft (3 m)
- Est. Time
- 25 min
- High point
- 597 ft (182 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Shelter 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from start
- Shelter 0.6 mi (1 km) from start
- Attraction: Edward M. Cotter 0.6 mi (1 km) from start
- Shelter: Band Shell 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from start
- Bike repair station 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from start
- Attraction: Lucy Smith & Colesville 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from start
- Bike repair station 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Gateway 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Empire State Trail (Harbor - Canalside, bike)
How long is Empire State Trail (Harbor - Canalside, bike)?
Empire State Trail (Harbor - Canalside, bike) is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) long. Most people take about 25 min. It climbs 10 ft (3 m) in total, up to a high point of 597 ft (182 m).
How hard is Empire State Trail (Harbor - Canalside, bike)?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Empire State Trail (Harbor - Canalside, bike)?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Empire State Trail (Harbor - Canalside, bike)?
Drinking water on the way at 4.8 mi (7.7 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 1.1 mi (1.8 km).
Is Empire State Trail (Harbor - Canalside, bike) shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Empire State Trail (Harbor - Canalside, bike)?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Empire State Trail (Harbor - Canalside, bike)?
Tim Hortons, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Seneca One Stop, 0.4 mi (0.6 km).
Is this a good week for Empire State Trail (Harbor - Canalside, bike)?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap