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Expanded Erie Canal Trail – Lock 8 loop from Johnstown

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Expanded Erie Canal Trail – Lock 8 loop from Johnstown

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Expanded Erie Canal Trail – Lock 8 loop from Johnstown

08:15

142km

670m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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Start point

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10.9 km

Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site

Highlight • Historical Site

Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site is also known as the Erie Canal National Historic Landmark. It is a historic district and is where the ruins of the Erie Canal aqueduct are found.

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15.5 km

Erie Canal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a great section of the Erie Canal Trail between Amsterdam and Fonda. The trail passes through forest and open farmland with views of the Mohawk River.

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35.5 km

Rotterdam Preserve

Nature Reserve

36.0 km

Expanded Erie Canal Trail

Highlight • Trail

Another beautiful view along the route

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36.6 km

Enlarged Erie Canal

Lake

42.9 km

Enlarged Erie Canal Lock 23

Ruins

43.8 km

Lock 8

Highlight • Monument

Next to the Mohawk-Hudson Bike Trail. Good spot for a stop. It is fun watching the ships in the lock.

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60.8 km

Erie Canal Lock 10

Highlight • Monument

This is a great historic spot along the canal. The lock is still fully operational and you can walk right up to it and the Mohawk River. If you're lucky …

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82.8 km

Red Brick Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful foliage needed a picture!

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97.0 km

Sprakers Reformed Church Rest Stop

Highlight • Religious Site

free toilets, water, hotwater, microwave, camping spot and some light food provided by the church.

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109 km

Lock and Dam 15 - Fort Plains

Highlight • Monument

Free tent camping for cyclists. Picnic benches, bike racks, bathrooms, and potable water are available. The nights can be quiet or they can be loud with the rumbling of the …

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142 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

121 km

12.4 km

5.68 km

1.32 km

1.14 km

990 m

Surfaces

130 km

9.76 km

1.48 km

1.12 km

181 m

Elevation

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Sunday 17 May

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11 %

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