Erie Canalway Trail (Amsterdam to Schenectady)
Schenectady County, NY
Point-to-point trail in Schenectady County, NY. Hiking.
- Distance
- 17 mi (27.4 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 98 ft (30 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr 30 min
- High point
- 299 ft (91 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Trailhead: Pattersonville 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from start
- Shelter 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from start
- Historic site: Enlarged Erie Canal Lock 23 14.5 mi (23.4 km) from start
- Bike repair station 16.5 mi (26.6 km) from start
- Shelter 16.8 mi (27 km) from start
- Bike repair station 17 mi (27.4 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Erie Canalway Trail (Amsterdam to Schenectady)
How long is Erie Canalway Trail (Amsterdam to Schenectady)?
Erie Canalway Trail (Amsterdam to Schenectady) is 17 mi (27.4 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr 30 min. It climbs 98 ft (30 m) in total, up to a high point of 299 ft (91 m).
How hard is Erie Canalway Trail (Amsterdam to Schenectady)?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Erie Canalway Trail (Amsterdam to Schenectady)?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Erie Canalway Trail (Amsterdam to Schenectady)?
Drinking water on the way at 6.9 mi (11.1 km), 11.7 mi (18.9 km). No toilets mapped.
Is Erie Canalway Trail (Amsterdam to Schenectady) shaded?
Partly shaded (67% under trees).
What can you do on Erie Canalway Trail (Amsterdam to Schenectady)?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Erie Canalway Trail (Amsterdam to Schenectady)?
Lorenzo's Southside, 0 mi (0.1 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Stewart's Shops, 0.4 mi (0.7 km).
Is this a good week for Erie Canalway Trail (Amsterdam to Schenectady)?
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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