Erie Canalway Trail (Chittenango to Erie Canal Lock 21)

Madison County, NY

Point-to-point trail in Madison County, NY. Hiking.

Distance
19.6 mi (31.6 km)
Elevation Gain
20 ft (6 m)
Est. Time
6 hr 20 min
High point
449 ft (137 m)
Difficulty
Easy
Route type
Point to point

Features

Along the way

From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.

Questions about Erie Canalway Trail (Chittenango to Erie Canal Lock 21)

How long is Erie Canalway Trail (Chittenango to Erie Canal Lock 21)?

Erie Canalway Trail (Chittenango to Erie Canal Lock 21) is 19.6 mi (31.6 km) long. Most people take about 6 hr 20 min. It climbs 20 ft (6 m) in total, up to a high point of 449 ft (137 m).

How hard is Erie Canalway Trail (Chittenango to Erie Canal Lock 21)?

GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.

Where do you park for Erie Canalway Trail (Chittenango to Erie Canal Lock 21)?

Parking at the start. Closest lot to the start: Old Erie Canal State Historic Park Trail Parking. 7 more lots along the route.

Are there water and toilets on Erie Canalway Trail (Chittenango to Erie Canal Lock 21)?

No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.

Is Erie Canalway Trail (Chittenango to Erie Canal Lock 21) shaded?

Partly shaded (68% under trees).

What can you do on Erie Canalway Trail (Chittenango to Erie Canal Lock 21)?

Best for Hiking.

Where can you eat near Erie Canalway Trail (Chittenango to Erie Canal Lock 21)?

Serendipity Cafe, 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Quick Serve Market, 0.9 mi (1.5 km). 6 picnic spots.

Is this a good week for Erie Canalway Trail (Chittenango to Erie Canal Lock 21)?

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.

Trails near Erie Canalway Trail (Chittenango to Erie Canal Lock 21)

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