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Bridge over the Erie Canal – Erie Canalway Trail loop from Rochester

Bridge over the Erie Canal – Erie Canalway Trail loop from Rochester

Moderate

4.5

(8032)

19,098

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Bridge over the Erie Canal – Erie Canalway Trail loop from Rochester

02:54

62.8km

210m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 24.4 km for 1.67 km

After 26.1 km for 2.22 km

After 31.7 km for 629 m

After 35.8 km for 2.22 km

After 38.1 km for 1.67 km

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Start point

Train Station

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4.76 km

Highland Park

Highlight • Natural

Highland Park has benches, picnic areas and Warner Castle, a historic castle in the heart of the park.

The park also boasts a large assortment of flowers and plants. It …

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4.89 km

Highland Park Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Highland Park has benches, picnic areas and Warner Castle, a historic castle in the heart of the park.

The park also boasts a large assortment of flowers and plants. It …

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16.5 km

Pittsford

Highlight • Settlement

The picturesque little village of Pittsford has about 1,300 residents. But it's busier than you might expect, with lots of interesting shops and a thriving "canal district" near the Erie Canal.

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32.1 km

Bridge over the Erie Canal

Highlight • Bridge

This is a lovely scenic bridge that takes you from the Erie Canalway Trail and trailhead on the north side to the RS&E Trail and Crescent Trail on the south side.

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48.5 km

Erie Canalway Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This section of the Erie Canalway Trail is flat, paved, and pretty easy biking for all ability levels. Like the majority of the path, you get continuous views of the …

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50.4 km

George's Cove

Highlight • River

This cove doesn't sit on the ocean — instead, it's part of the Erie Canal. The trail running alongside the canal is fantastic for cycling, but you'll need to watch out for slower trail users.

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61.1 km

View of Court Street Dam

Highlight • Monument

The Court Street Dam, just south of Court Street's crossing of the Genesee River, was built in 1927. It replaced the Mohawk Dam that was built in 1917.

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62.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.8 km

23.8 km

7.96 km

2.97 km

879 m

402 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

51.8 km

7.89 km

1.94 km

710 m

305 m

268 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Highland Park

Highland Park Reservoir

Pittsford

Bridge over the Erie Canal

Erie Canalway Trail

George's Cove

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