Erie Canalway Trail (Hertel Avenue to Tonawanda)
Erie County, NY
Out-and-back trail in Erie County, NY. Hiking.
- Distance
- 18.9 mi (30.4 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 10 ft (3 m)
- Est. Time
- 6 hr 5 min
- High point
- 591 ft (180 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint 0.6 mi (1 km) from start
- Shelter 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from start
- Historic site: World War I Memorial 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Niagara River Overlook 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Christopher W Dill stone 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from start
- Shelter 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Old Erie Canal bed 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from start
- Bike repair station 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from start
- Shelter 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from start
- Shelter 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from start
- Shelter 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from start
- Picnic area 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from start
- Bike repair station 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from start
- Shelter: Tonawanda City Hall Gazebo 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from start
- Historic site: All Heroes Memorial 14.7 mi (23.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 15.3 mi (24.7 km) from start
- Shelter 15.9 mi (25.6 km) from start
- Shelter 15.9 mi (25.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 16.1 mi (26 km) from start
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Questions about Erie Canalway Trail (Hertel Avenue to Tonawanda)
How long is Erie Canalway Trail (Hertel Avenue to Tonawanda)?
Erie Canalway Trail (Hertel Avenue to Tonawanda) is 18.9 mi (30.4 km) long. Most people take about 6 hr 5 min. It climbs 10 ft (3 m) in total, up to a high point of 591 ft (180 m).
How hard is Erie Canalway Trail (Hertel Avenue to Tonawanda)?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Erie Canalway Trail (Hertel Avenue to Tonawanda)?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Erie Canalway Trail (Hertel Avenue to Tonawanda)?
Drinking water on the way at 6 mi (9.7 km), 6 mi (9.7 km), 15.6 mi (25.1 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 3.8 mi (6.2 km), 10.9 mi (17.6 km), 12.2 mi (19.6 km).
Is Erie Canalway Trail (Hertel Avenue to Tonawanda) shaded?
Mostly exposed (25% under trees).
What can you do on Erie Canalway Trail (Hertel Avenue to Tonawanda)?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Erie Canalway Trail (Hertel Avenue to Tonawanda)?
Faso's Ristorante, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: 7-Eleven, 0 mi (0.1 km). 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Erie Canalway Trail (Hertel Avenue to Tonawanda)?
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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