Erie Canalway Trail (Tonawanda to Amherst)

A mostly paved and off-road stage alongside the Erie Canal with views of boats and wildlife. There are four short parts where walkers are on the shoulders of roads facing oncoming vehicle traffic. The stage ends at the Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village

A 16.1 km full-day trail that rewards walkers with a proper day out. Budget roughly 3 hours and 35 minutes at a steady pace.

This is a point-to-point route, running from one location to another. Plan ahead for return transport, or consider reversing the route on your way back. 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.