Tonawanda Rails-to-Trails – South Grand Island Bridge loop from University

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Tonawanda Rails-to-Trails – South Grand Island Bridge loop from University

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Tonawanda Rails-to-Trails – South Grand Island Bridge loop from University

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34.9km

80m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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141 m

University at Buffalo School of Nursing

Highlight • Rest Area

The University at Buffalo School of Nursing has been an educational instate for 85 years. There is lots of parking for cyclists and a park and ride as well as a "University Station" metro link.

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5.23 km

Tonawanda Rails-to-Trails

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Tonawanda Rails-to-Trails path is a 3.9 mile long trail made up of two parts; the first part is above a former railroad in the Town of Tonawanda and the …

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9.73 km

Viewpoint

10.4 km

Viewpoint (outlet of Tonawanda Creek)

Highlight • Viewpoint

This little point looks out over the outlet of Tonawanda Creek, where it first merges into the Little River and then, together, the two waters merge into the Tonawanda Channel …

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15.5 km

Anyone who cycles in and around Buffalo will eventually have a route that takes them over the Grand Island Bridges. Luckily there is a dedicated pathway for non-motorized travel. You'll also have great views along the way.

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15.6 km

Grand Island Bridges

Highlight • Bridge

Though both of the Grand Island Bridges look like they were built in 1930, actually the northbound traffic bridge is nearly 30 years younger, being built in 1963, while the …

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24.5 km

Jesse Kregal Pathway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Jesse Kregal Pathway is formally the Scajaquada Creek Greenway trail, and is a walking or biking trail following the Scajaquada creek opposite the Scajaquada expressway.

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25.7 km

Jesse Kregal Pathway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Following the Scajaquada creek opposite the Scajaquada expressway, is the Jesse Kregal Pathway. This pathway was formally the Scajaquada Creek Greenway trail, and is a walking or biking trail.

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26.9 km

Lincoln, The Emancipator

Highlight • Monument

This statue was originally located at the state court but moved to the museum. President Lincoln is sitting with his legs crossed. In his hands he has the Emancipation Proclamation.

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34.9 km

End point

Train Station

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