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.
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43.18, -77.77 · rel 17814735
43.18, -77.77 · rel 17814735
Erie Canalway Trail (Brockport to Rochester)
30,9 km from Brockport to Rochester .
Brockport
→
Rochester
linear
30,9km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 1 point along the route
What will you encounter?
1× ruins
Greece Dry Dock
ruins ·
247 m off route
30,9 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
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Quarter of the way
Halfway
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Finish
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 (Brockport to Rochester) is 30.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, Erie Canalway Trail (Brockport to Rochester) takes approximately 7h 41min to complete.
No, Erie Canalway Trail (Brockport to Rochester) is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Brockport to Rochester. Plan ahead for return transport.
Erie Canalway Trail (Brockport to Rochester) starts at Brockport.
Erie Canalway Trail (Brockport to Rochester) is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Erie Canalway Trail (Brockport to Rochester) is maintained and managed by Empires State Trail.