Erie Canalway Trail (Lockport to Middleport)

An off-road stonedust stage from the “Flight of Five Locks” in central Lockport heading east on the Erie Canalway Trail on the north side of the Erie Canal, passing by farmlands, woods, scenic vistas, and water views of boats and wildlife.

Covering 19.3 km, this is a substantial hike requiring a reasonable base fitness. Most walkers complete it in about 4 hours and 18 minutes.

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. The trail is officially waymarked as ECT, so look out for the trail markers along the way.

This is a Local Walking Network (LWN) trail — a community-level route perfect for exploring the immediate surroundings, popular with locals and visitors alike.