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Erie Canalway Trail – Tonawanda Rails-to-Trails loop from Amherst Street

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Erie Canalway Trail – Tonawanda Rails-to-Trails loop from Amherst Street

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Erie Canalway Trail – Tonawanda Rails-to-Trails loop from Amherst Street

03:13

57.1km

80m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.27 km

Tonawanda Rails-to-Trails

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The Tonawanda Rails-to-Trails path is a biking and walking path that is paved and is 3.9 miles long. This trail is made up of two parts; the first part is …

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7.40 km

Park Site

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Here you have a small but pleasant park space perfect for a break.

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9.26 km

Tonawanda Rail Trail

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The Tonawanda Rail Trail is a commuter and exercise trail running from Buffalo to Tonawanda. The trail is primarily paved, but there are some smooth crushed-gravel sections, and there are …

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10.3 km

Erie Canalway Trail

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Part of the greater Empire State Trail, the Erie Canalway Trail is 360 miles long. The segment from Buffalo to Lyons is described by the National Park Service as "Level …

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10.9 km

Erie Canal

Lake

14.1 km

Ellicott Creek Park

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Ellicott Creek Park is a popular park on the banks of the Niagara River. The park is popular for walking, cycling and picnicking in one of the covered picnic areas.

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35.8 km

Ellicott Creek Trailway Park

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The Ellicott Creek Trailway Park is located in the town of Tonawanda. It offers beautiful hiking trails through lush forests, meadows and along the streams Ellicott Creek and Tonawanda Creek.

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39.9 km

Ellicott Creek Trailway

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The Ellicott Creek Trailway is a multiuse trail that follows the waterway of the same name. The trail is paved and takes you through several parks and to the outskirts of the University of Buffalo.

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50.8 km

Tonawanda Rails-to-Trails

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Tonawanda Rails-to-Trails path is a 3.9 mile long trail made up of two parts; the first part is above a former railroad in the Town of Tonawanda and the …

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57.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.9 km

8.94 km

5.23 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

50.1 km

5.83 km

1.04 km

209 m

Elevation

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Thursday 3 September

27°C

20°C

34 %

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Tonawanda Rails-to-Trails

Park Site

Tonawanda Rail Trail

Erie Canalway Trail

Ellicott Creek Park

Ellicott Creek Trailway Park

Ellicott Creek Trailway

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