Start
84 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
42.88, -74.07 · rel 17822027
42.88, -74.07 · rel 17822027
Erie Canalway Trail (Amsterdam to Schenectady)
27,4 km from Amsterdam to Schenectady through urban area.
Amsterdam
→
Schenectady
linear
27,4km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
4× monument
2× ruins
Schenectady County Vietnam Veterans Memorial
monument ·
130 m off route
27,4 km
100%
Burr Bridge Abutment
ruins ·
293 m off route
27,4 km
100%
9/11 Memorial
monument ·
294 m off route
27,4 km
100%
Thomas Edison and Charles Steinmetz
monument ·
324 m off route
27,4 km
100%
Burr Bridge Abutment
ruins ·
407 m off route
27,4 km
100%
Lawrence the Indian
monument ·
430 m off route
27,4 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
66 m
–
91 m
0 km
13,7 km
27,4 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
82 m elevation
Halfway
75 m elevation
Three quarters
73 m elevation
Finish
75 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Erie Canalway Trail (Amsterdam to Schenectady) is 27.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Erie Canalway Trail (Amsterdam to Schenectady) takes approximately 6h 49min to complete.
No, Erie Canalway Trail (Amsterdam to Schenectady) is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Amsterdam to Schenectady. Plan ahead for return transport.
Erie Canalway Trail (Amsterdam to Schenectady) starts at Amsterdam.
Erie Canalway Trail (Amsterdam to Schenectady) is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Erie Canalway Trail (Amsterdam to Schenectady) is maintained and managed by Empire State Trails.