Erie Canalway Trail (Buffalo Harbor State Park to Hertel Avenue)
Centennial Park, Erie County, NY
Out-and-back trail in Centennial Park, Erie County, NY. Hiking.
- Distance
- 16 mi (25.7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 108 ft (33 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr 10 min
- High point
- 630 ft (192 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Attraction: Lucy Smith & Colesville 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from start
- Bike repair station 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 3.1 mi (5 km) from start
- Shelter: Band Shell 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from start
- Attraction: Edward M. Cotter 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from start
- Shelter 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from start
- Shelter 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from start
- Trailhead 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from start
- Historic site: The Ruins at Canalside 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from start
- Visitor center: Buffalo Visitor Center 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from start
- Shelter 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from start
- Shelter 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from start
- Shelter 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from start
- Shelter 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint 9 mi (14.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Bridge overlook 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from start
- Shelter 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from start
- Shelter 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from start
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Questions about Erie Canalway Trail (Buffalo Harbor State Park to Hertel Avenue)
How long is Erie Canalway Trail (Buffalo Harbor State Park to Hertel Avenue)?
Erie Canalway Trail (Buffalo Harbor State Park to Hertel Avenue) is 16 mi (25.7 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr 10 min. It climbs 108 ft (33 m) in total, up to a high point of 630 ft (192 m).
How hard is Erie Canalway Trail (Buffalo Harbor State Park to Hertel Avenue)?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Erie Canalway Trail (Buffalo Harbor State Park to Hertel Avenue)?
Parking at the start, Free. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Erie Canalway Trail (Buffalo Harbor State Park to Hertel Avenue)?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. Toilets: Trailhead, 3.7 mi (5.9 km), 5 mi (8 km).
Is Erie Canalway Trail (Buffalo Harbor State Park to Hertel Avenue) shaded?
Mostly exposed (18% under trees).
What can you do on Erie Canalway Trail (Buffalo Harbor State Park to Hertel Avenue)?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Erie Canalway Trail (Buffalo Harbor State Park to Hertel Avenue)?
Charlie's Boat Yard, 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Elevator Alley Kayak, 1.4 mi (2.3 km).
Is this a good week for Erie Canalway Trail (Buffalo Harbor State Park to Hertel Avenue)?
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