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Western New York Outdoors
A Parks and Recreation Guide to locations for outdoor adventures in WNY.

Erie Canal Heritage Trail
City of Lockport, Niagara County.

Description:

The Erie Canal Heritage Trail is the 90 mile long developed segment of the Erie Canalway Trail in WNY.  This multiple use trail runs east to west from Lockport to Palmyra.  The Erie Canal is one of four parts to the 524 mile long inland waterway across New York State.  Trail uses include boating, hiking, biking, skiing, and horseback riding.

The Erie Canal starts at the Niagara River between the Tonawandas, at Gateway Park.  It opened in 1825 and today is a recreational corridor that is very scenic and a historical resource.  There are many points along the way that intersect local roadways.  Many with trail heads that contain kiosks with information, parking and maps.  The trail is designated as a National Recreation Trail.  Experience a great American tradition and explore the New York State Canals System.

Maps:

Erie Canal Heritage Trail The 90 mile span between Lockport and Palmyra along the towpath.	Erie Canal Streets map starting at the Niagara River in the Tonawandas.
Erie Canalway From Lockport to Brockport.

Images:  Click on a thumbnail pic to enlarge the image.

Central Wharf An Erie Canal Harbor area, old western terminus, sign near the waterfront. The Buffalo Naval Park and museum is in the background. Bo and Donny tour in July, 2008.	Commercial Slip The original, redug western terminus of the Erie Canal with remnants. Located under the Skyway in downtown Buffalo, in July of 2008.
Erie Canal At the tip of Tonawanda Island and the Niagara River.	West Canal County Park and boat launch along Tonawanda Creek Road.
Amherst Veterans Park, boat launch and canalway trail along Tonawanda Creek Road.	Pendleton The Erie Canal goes north at the Niagara and Erie county border.
Lockport Locks 34 and 35.	Trail Access From Route 31 turn north on Cold Springs Road, go over the bridge and make a right on North Canal Road to the parking area.
Medina Parking access off Route 63.	Albion Parking access off Main street (Route 98).
Holley Boat launch on the eastern border of Orleans County.

Other Related Sites:

Erie Canal in Medina
Lockport - Tourism information and Erie Canal Museum at Locks 34 and 35, Widewaters Park.
Lockport Cave - Underground boat ride.
Lockport Locks - Erie Canal cruises.
Middleport - Canal Park and Droman Park.
National Park Service - Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor.
New York State Canal System
NYS DEC - Niagara County boat launches.
NYS Erie Canal - Bike trail map.
Orleans County - Ports at Albion, Holley and Medina (Public boat launches on Route 31 East and Bates Road).
Parks and Trails New York
Pendleton - West Canal Park.
Tonawandas - Western terminus at Gateway Park.
Trails from Rails

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