Starting with a detour on public roads around a long-term project in LaSalle Park this stage continues under the Peace Bridge (which provides a walk and cycle way to Canada) and then on a state-of-the-art protected cycle track.
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Erie Canalway Trail (Buffalo Harbor State Park to Hertel Avenue)
12,8 km from Buffalo Harbor State Park to Hertel Avenue through urban area.
Buffalo Harbor State Park
→
Hertel Avenue
linear
12,8km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
26
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
1× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Quiet area
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× viewpoint
1× ruins
4× Attraction
14× monument
Bridge overlook
viewpoint ·
on the route
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The Ruins at Canalside
ruins ·
35 m off route
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Lucy Smith & Colesville
Attraction ·
57 m off route
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Baldt Stockless Merchant Ship's Anchor
monument ·
90 m off route
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In Loving Memory of Sara Rogers (1993-2022)
monument ·
95 m off route
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Charles & Marie Fontana Boathouse Tour
Attraction ·
100 m off route
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Special Marine Corps Units in WWII
monument ·
120 m off route
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Korean War Memorial
monument ·
139 m off route
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Gold Star Memorial
monument ·
151 m off route
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Western New York Hispanic American Veterans
monument ·
156 m off route
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Blue Star Memorial
monument ·
157 m off route
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Buffal "O"
Attraction ·
162 m off route
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Merchant Marine Seamen in WWII
monument ·
166 m off route
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The French Connection
monument ·
174 m off route
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155th New York State Volunteers
monument ·
176 m off route
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USS Grenadier (SS210)
Attraction ·
185 m off route
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Polish Armed Forces in WWII
monument ·
198 m off route
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Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry Monument
monument ·
200 m off route
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Pearl Harbor Memorial
monument ·
208 m off route
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Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial
monument ·
218 m off route
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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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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Erie Canalway Trail (Buffalo Harbor State Park to Hertel Avenue) is 12.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Erie Canalway Trail (Buffalo Harbor State Park to Hertel Avenue) takes approximately 3h 12min to complete.
No, Erie Canalway Trail (Buffalo Harbor State Park to Hertel Avenue) is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Buffalo Harbor State Park to Hertel Avenue. Plan ahead for return transport.
Erie Canalway Trail (Buffalo Harbor State Park to Hertel Avenue) starts at Buffalo Harbor State Park.
Erie Canalway Trail (Buffalo Harbor State Park to Hertel Avenue) is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Erie Canalway Trail (Buffalo Harbor State Park to Hertel Avenue) is maintained and managed by Empire State Trails.