Erie Canalway Trail (Schenectady to Niskayuna)
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About this route
Erie Canalway Trail (Schenectady to Niskayuna) is a 17.6 km Local Hiking hiking route running from Schenectady to Niskayuna.
At 17.6 km, this is a solid full-day hike. At an average walking pace you can expect to complete the route in roughly 3 hours and 54 minutes.
This is a point-to-point route, running from one location to another. Plan ahead for return transport, or consider reversing the route on your way back. The trail is officially waymarked as ECT, so look out for the trail markers along the way.
This is a Local Walking Network (LWN) trail — a community-level route perfect for exploring the immediate surroundings, popular with locals and visitors alike.
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Best time to hike
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Sights along the way
7Points of interest sourced from OpenStreetMap
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Frequently Asked 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.
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