Erie Canalway Trail – Tonawanda Rails-to-Trails loop from Amherst Street

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Erie Canalway Trail – Tonawanda Rails-to-Trails loop from Amherst Street

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16,434

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Erie Canalway Trail – Tonawanda Rails-to-Trails loop from Amherst Street

03:13

57.1km

80m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.27 km

Tonawanda Rails-to-Trails

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Tonawanda Rails-to-Trails path is a biking and walking path that is paved and is 3.9 miles long. This trail is made up of two parts; the first part is …

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7.40 km

Park Site

Highlight • Rest Area

Here you have a small but pleasant park space perfect for a break.

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9.26 km

Tonawanda Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Tonawanda Rail Trail is a commuter and exercise trail running from Buffalo to Tonawanda. The trail is primarily paved, but there are some smooth crushed-gravel sections, and there are …

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10.3 km

Erie Canalway Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Part of the greater Empire State Trail, the Erie Canalway Trail is 360 miles long. The segment from Buffalo to Lyons is described by the National Park Service as "Level …

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10.9 km

Erie Canal

Lake

14.1 km

Ellicott Creek Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Ellicott Creek Park is a popular park on the banks of the Niagara River. The park is popular for walking, cycling and picnicking in one of the covered picnic areas.

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35.8 km

Ellicott Creek Trailway Park

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The Ellicott Creek Trailway Park is located in the town of Tonawanda. It offers beautiful hiking trails through lush forests, meadows and along the streams Ellicott Creek and Tonawanda Creek.

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39.9 km

Ellicott Creek Trailway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Ellicott Creek Trailway is a multiuse trail that follows the waterway of the same name. The trail is paved and takes you through several parks and to the outskirts of the University of Buffalo.

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50.8 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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57.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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