Erie Canalway Trail – Pittsford town loop from Pittsford

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Erie Canalway Trail – Pittsford town loop from Pittsford

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Erie Canalway Trail – Pittsford town loop from Pittsford

05:02

68.7km

160m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

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10.2 km

Old rock building

Highlight • Historical Site

Great afternoon ride

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16.6 km

Leigh Valley Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Multiple trails from old train bed with some off trail connections. Off trails can be rough so trail bike needed. Main trail is crushed fine slag so easy mostly flat.

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23.8 km

Lehigh Valley Trail Signpost at Old Train Depot

Highlight • Trail

Traveling from Henrietta down to Great Bend Park was fantastic. The first 1/2 mile in Henrietta needs some love but after that the trail was awesome.

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35.3 km

Wadsworth Junction

Highlight • Bridge

Near the junction is a gorgeous old truss bridge over the Genesee that makes for a great biking destination. Here the Lehigh Valley Trail intersects with the Genesee Greenway. Both …

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45.6 km

It’s known as a “composite lock,” featuring heavy wooden sides held in place by massive stone anchor blocks. You can clearly see the large, hewn blocks of limestone that formed the lock chamber walls.

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63.2 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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64.1 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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