A mostly paved and off-road stage alongside the Erie Canal with views of boats and wildlife. There are four short parts where walkers are on the shoulders of roads facing oncoming vehicle traffic. The stage ends at the Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village
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43.05, -78.79 · rel 17814583
43.05, -78.79 · rel 17814583
Erie Canalway Trail (Tonawanda to Amherst)
16,1 km from Tonawanda to Amherst through urban area.
Tonawanda
→
Amherst
linear
16,1km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
22
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
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× monument
James Edward Depeau
monument ·
305 m off route
16,1 km
100%
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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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Erie Canalway Trail (Tonawanda to Amherst) is 16.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, Erie Canalway Trail (Tonawanda to Amherst) takes approximately 4h 1min to complete.
No, Erie Canalway Trail (Tonawanda to Amherst) is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Tonawanda to Amherst. Plan ahead for return transport.
Erie Canalway Trail (Tonawanda to Amherst) starts at Tonawanda.
Erie Canalway Trail (Tonawanda to Amherst) is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
Erie Canalway Trail (Tonawanda to Amherst) is maintained and managed by Empire State Trails.