Pittsford town – Fairport NY Erie Canal loop from University of Rochester River Campus

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Pittsford town – Fairport NY Erie Canal loop from University of Rochester River Campus

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Pittsford town – Fairport NY Erie Canal loop from University of Rochester River Campus

02:39

44.7km

90m

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: August 19, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.3 km for 164 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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11.0 km

Pittsford

Highlight • Settlement

The picturesque little village of Pittsford has about 1,300 residents. But it's busier than you might expect, with lots of interesting shops and a thriving "canal district" near the Erie Canal.

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11.8 km

Pittsford town

Highlight • Settlement

Mostly flat routes, with Ash stone or paved. Lot to see and a very enjoyable sight seeing trip with plenty of wild life

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14.3 km

Erie Canal Pittsford

Highlight • Trail

Easy ride along the Erie Canal.

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22.5 km

Fairport NY Erie Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

A lots of foot traffic. But good ride and several food places here.

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34.3 km

Erie Canal Nature Preserve

Highlight • Forest

35.1 km

Erie Canalway Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This section of the Erie Canalway Trail is flat, paved, and pretty easy biking for all ability levels. Like the majority of the path, you get continuous views of the …

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37.1 km

George's Cove

Highlight • River

This cove doesn't sit on the ocean — instead, it's part of the Erie Canal. The trail running alongside the canal is fantastic for cycling, but you'll need to watch out for slower trail users.

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44.7 km

End point

Parking

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