Erie Canalway Trail (Schenectady to Niskayuna)

A 17.6 km Local Hiking trail, Erie Canalway Trail (Schenectady to Niskayuna) takes walkers through a varied section of terrain.

Covering 17.6 km, this is a substantial hike requiring a reasonable base fitness. Most walkers complete it in about 3 hours and 54 minutes.

This linear trail moves from one end to the other without looping back. A return journey by transport — or retracing the path — is needed to get back to the start. Look for the ECT trail markings to stay on the official route.

Part of the Local Walking Network (LWN), this trail is ideal for exploring the neighbourhood landscape. It is typically well-known to local walkers and offers an authentic sense of place.