Erie Canal Water Trail
Onondaga County, NY
Point-to-point trail in Onondaga County, NY. Paddling.
- Distance
- 347.2 mi (558.8 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 610 ft (186 m)
- Est. Time
- 111 hr 45 min
- High point
- 571 ft (174 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Visitor center: Richard M. Hurst Harbor Visitors Center 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Waterfall 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from start
- Waterfall 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from start
- Waterfall 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 1.9 mi (3 km) from start
- Viewpoint 12.9 mi (20.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Burr Bridge Abutment 21.2 mi (34.1 km) from start
- Waterfall 37.9 mi (61.1 km) from start
- Visitor center: Taste NY 53.2 mi (85.6 km) from start
- Visitor center: Mohawk Valley Welcome Center 53.2 mi (85.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Lock 15 64.3 mi (103.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Old Lock 33 Wall 71.3 mi (114.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Enlarged Erie Canal Lock 36 78.8 mi (126.8 km) from start
- Shelter 78.8 mi (126.9 km) from start
- Historic site: Old Lock 38 Wall 79.6 mi (128.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Old Lock 39 Wall 79.7 mi (128.3 km) from start
- Campsite: Empire State Trail 83.1 mi (133.8 km) from start
- Shelter 89 mi (143.2 km) from start
- Shelter 89.1 mi (143.4 km) from start
- Shelter 89.1 mi (143.4 km) from start
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Questions about Erie Canal Water Trail
How long is Erie Canal Water Trail?
Erie Canal Water Trail is 347.2 mi (558.8 km) long. Most people take about 111 hr 45 min. It climbs 610 ft (186 m) in total, up to a high point of 571 ft (174 m).
How hard is Erie Canal Water Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Erie Canal Water Trail?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Erie Canal Water Trail?
Drinking water on the way at 219.1 mi (352.6 km), 261.2 mi (420.4 km), 261.4 mi (420.6 km), 264.4 mi (425.5 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 0.2 mi (0.3 km), 328.8 mi (529.1 km), 346.4 mi (557.5 km).
Is Erie Canal Water Trail shaded?
Mostly exposed (10% under trees).
What can you do on Erie Canal Water Trail?
Best for Paddling.
Where can you eat near Erie Canal Water Trail?
Pizza Hut, 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from the start. 6 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Erie Canal Water Trail?
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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