Hike

Erie Canalway Trail (Amsterdam to Schenectady)

Near a waterfall

17.1 mi one way · 262 ft gain · 302 ft high point · Moderate

NY · OpenStreetMap contributors

About this hike

This 17.1-mile one-way trail follows the Erie Canal from Amsterdam to Schenectady, climbing 262 feet with waterfalls and Collins Lake nearby.

Elevation

262 ft of gain and 210 ft of descent.

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Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

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What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

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Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

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Fri66°48°Patchy Fog
Sat59°42°Rain Showers
Sun57°40°Rain Showers Likely
Mon55°36°Slight Chance Light Rain
Tue61°38°Partly Sunny
Wed55°30°Partly Sunny
Thu52°Mostly Sunny

Fri: Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny · wind 2 mph N

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Erie Canalway Trail (Amsterdam to Schenectady)

About this hike

Elevation

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