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

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

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

02:19

53.7km

340m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 1.57 km for 68 m

After 52.2 km for 68 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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8.66 km

Start of Cohoes Heritage Trail

Highlight • Trail

Right by old Victorian industrial factory

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18.4 km

Viewpoint

27.1 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 Trail. The path is traffic-free, so you take your time to enjoy the view.

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29.4 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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31.0 km

Lisha Kill

Lake

32.8 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 views of the Mohawk River, public restrooms and a restored train depot.

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49.8 km

Empire State Trail fork

Highlight • Cycleway

The Empire State Trail forks here. EST West is mostly compacted gravel bike path following the Erie Canal. EST North is paved and hillier following state roads to the Canadian border.

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53.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.7 km

6.03 km

802 m

116 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.1 km

5.42 km

216 m

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Friday 17 July

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

Start of Cohoes Heritage Trail

View of the Mohawk River

Mohawk-Hudson Bike & Hike Trail

Lions Park

Empire State Trail fork

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