Erie Canalway Trail (Brockport to Rochester)

Off-road with vistas of rural landscapes and canal boats, bridges and gates. Approaching Rochester the canal is below grade with a wooded buffer. The end is a bridge over the Genesee River with the Erie Canal alongside doing the same at grade.

Covering 30.9 km, this demanding trail is best tackled by experienced walkers in good condition. Budget roughly 6 hours and 52 minutes or consider splitting it across two days.

This linear trail moves from one end to the other without looping back. A return journey by transport — or retracing the path — is needed to get back to the start. Look for the ECT trail markings to stay on the official route.

Part of the Local Walking Network (LWN), this trail is ideal for exploring the neighbourhood landscape. It is typically well-known to local walkers and offers an authentic sense of place.