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Erie Canal Trail – View of Court Street Dam loop from Monroe Community College

Erie Canal Trail – View of Court Street Dam loop from Monroe Community College

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Erie Canal Trail – View of Court Street Dam loop from Monroe Community College

01:17

25.7km

70m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.16 km for 59 m

After 17.9 km for 103 m

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Bus stop

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3.96 km

Erie Canal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Erie Canalway Trail runs between Albany and Buffalo. It is part of the Empire State Trail.

The Rochester section is completely off-road, so it is a great section for a ride with children.

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15.7 km

The trail here is paved and runs right along the river's edge. You get fantastic views from North Star Commons, which doubles as a market and urban scenic area with plenty of interesting architecture.

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16.9 km

View of Rochester Skyline from Genesee River Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

This paved-over rail trail runs more than 22 miles along the river. If you bike the whole length you'll see at least three waterfalls in the beautiful Genesee River Gorge, …

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18.0 km

View of Court Street Dam

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The Court Street Dam, just south of Court Street's crossing of the Genesee River, was built in 1927. It replaced the Mohawk Dam that was built in 1917.

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18.3 km

Frederick Douglass Susan B Anthony Bridge

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The Greenway sweeps under the triple arch steel bridge as you follow the Genesee River. The Frederick Douglass Susan B Anthony Bridge, also known as the "Anthony Bridge" or "Freddie …

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25.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.0 km

3.20 km

2.80 km

2.03 km

584 m

166 m

Surfaces

13.8 km

11.5 km

333 m

164 m

Elevation

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Friday 22 May

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