Erie Canalway Trail (Amherst to Lockport)
Niagara County, NY
Out-and-back trail in Niagara County, NY. Hiking.
- Distance
- 14.5 mi (23.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 328 ft (100 m)
- Est. Time
- 4 hr 50 min
- High point
- 617 ft (188 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Pendleton Guard Gate 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint 6 mi (9.6 km) from start
- Trailhead 7.5 mi (12 km) from start
- Viewpoint 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from start
- Trailhead 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Big Bridge 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from start
- Bike repair station 14.5 mi (23.3 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Erie Canalway Trail (Amherst to Lockport)
How long is Erie Canalway Trail (Amherst to Lockport)?
Erie Canalway Trail (Amherst to Lockport) is 14.5 mi (23.3 km) long. Most people take about 4 hr 50 min. It climbs 328 ft (100 m) in total, up to a high point of 617 ft (188 m).
How hard is Erie Canalway Trail (Amherst to Lockport)?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Erie Canalway Trail (Amherst to Lockport)?
Parking at the start. 13 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Erie Canalway Trail (Amherst to Lockport)?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is Erie Canalway Trail (Amherst to Lockport) shaded?
Partly shaded (48% under trees).
What can you do on Erie Canalway Trail (Amherst to Lockport)?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Erie Canalway Trail (Amherst to Lockport)?
Uncle G's Ice Cream, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Shop, 1.6 mi (2.6 km).
Is this a good week for Erie Canalway Trail (Amherst to Lockport)?
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