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Schenectady County
Niskayuna

Mohawk-Hudson Bike & Hike Trail – View of the Mohawk River loop from Mohawk River State Park

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Bike touring routes & trails
United States
New York
Schenectady County
Niskayuna

Mohawk-Hudson Bike & Hike Trail – View of the Mohawk River loop from Mohawk River State Park

Moderate

4.6

(8995)

18,016

riders

Mohawk-Hudson Bike & Hike Trail – View of the Mohawk River loop from Mohawk River State Park

02:59

48.2km

330m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 30.3 km for 75 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

1.58 km

Mohawk-Hudson Bike & Hike Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This nicely paved trail is ideal for biking and hiking, connecting Albany and Schenectady counties as it meanders along the Mohawk River. The views are stunning throughout, and there are several lookout points for an even better view.

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3.24 km

Lisha Kill

Lake

3

4.97 km

Lions Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Lion's Park has a large parking area and access to the Mohawk-Hudson Bike Trail. It is a great spot for a break as there are also picnic areas with beautiful …

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8.30 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

5

25.5 km

The bridge takes you over the remains of the Erie Canal. Once, it connected the Hudson River to Lake Erie. The wetlands between the canal and the Mohawk River provide …

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6

30.4 km

Mohawk River Dam

Highlight • Structure

7

39.0 km

Rexford Aqueduct

Highlight • Bridge

You'll find a few remaining arches of the Rexford Aqueduct, built in 1842, on both the north and south sides of the river.

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8

44.9 km

View of the Mohawk River

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Mohawk River is a 149-mile-long and is the largest tributary of the Hudson River. There is a great view of the river from this point on the Mohawk-Hudson Bike …

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48.2 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.8 km

18.4 km

2.07 km

1.98 km

1.84 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.8 km

5.46 km

2.30 km

1.88 km

824 m

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Thursday 3 September

28°C

17°C

42 %

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