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75 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
42.82, -73.88 · rel 17822391
42.82, -73.88 · rel 17822391
Erie Canalway Trail (Schenectady to Niskayuna)
17,6 km from Schenectady to Niskayuna through urban area.
Schenectady
→
Niskayuna
linear
17,6km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
31
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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 · 7 points along the route
What will you encounter?
4× monument
1× Attraction
2× ruins
Thomas Edison and Charles Steinmetz
monument ·
324 m off route
0,0 km
0%
The Capital Region Entertainment Hall of Fame
Attraction ·
435 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Lawrence the Indian
monument ·
207 m off route
17,6 km
100%
Burr Bridge Abutment
ruins ·
245 m off route
17,6 km
100%
Schenectady County Vietnam Veterans Memorial
monument ·
363 m off route
17,6 km
100%
Burr Bridge Abutment
ruins ·
473 m off route
17,6 km
100%
WWII Memorial
monument ·
487 m off route
17,6 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
56 m
–
120 m
0 km
8,8 km
17,6 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
77 m elevation
Halfway
108 m elevation
Three quarters
100 m elevation
Finish
56 m elevation
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 (Schenectady to Niskayuna) is 17.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Erie Canalway Trail (Schenectady to Niskayuna) takes approximately 4h 23min to complete.
No, Erie Canalway Trail (Schenectady to Niskayuna) is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Schenectady to Niskayuna. Plan ahead for return transport.
Erie Canalway Trail (Schenectady to Niskayuna) starts at Schenectady.
Erie Canalway Trail (Schenectady to Niskayuna) is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
Erie Canalway Trail (Schenectady to Niskayuna) is maintained and managed by Empire State Trail.