From the Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village in Amherst and follows the Erie Canal, passing through woods, fields, and water views of boats and wildlife. Ends beside the dramatic “Flight of Five Locks” in central Lockport.
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43.13, -78.72 · rel 17814584
43.13, -78.72 · rel 17814584
Erie Canalway Trail (Amherst to Lockport)
11,7 km from Amherts to Lockport through urban area.
Amherts
→
Lockport
linear
11,7km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
27
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
2× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× monument
2× viewpoint
James Edward Depeau
monument ·
314 m off route
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0%
Pendleton Guard Gate
viewpoint ·
on the route
11,7 km
100%
Big Bridge
viewpoint ·
79 m off route
11,7 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Erie Canalway Trail (Amherst to Lockport) is 11.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Erie Canalway Trail (Amherst to Lockport) takes approximately 2h 54min to complete.
No, Erie Canalway Trail (Amherst to Lockport) is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Amherts to Lockport. Plan ahead for return transport.
Erie Canalway Trail (Amherst to Lockport) starts at Amherts.
Erie Canalway Trail (Amherst to Lockport) is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Erie Canalway Trail (Amherst to Lockport) is maintained and managed by Empire State Trails.