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Bridge – Erie Canal Trail loop from Amsterdam

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Montgomery County

Bridge – Erie Canal Trail loop from Amsterdam

Easy

4.8

(8615)

19,210

riders

Bridge – Erie Canal Trail loop from Amsterdam

01:27

31.5km

150m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

9.52 km

Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site

Highlight • Historical Site

Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site is also known as the Erie Canal National Historic Landmark. It is a historic district and is where the ruins of the Erie Canal aqueduct are found.

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2

21.7 km

Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Beautiful iron trestle bridge that takes you over Schoharie Creek. It runs next to the Highway 5S bridge and gives you good views of the creek. The bridge is part of the Erie Canalway Trail.

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3

27.3 km

Erie Canal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a great section of the Erie Canal Trail between Amsterdam and Fonda. The trail passes through forest and open farmland with views of the Mohawk River.

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4

30.5 km

View of Amsterdam Castle

Highlight • Castle

Nice view of Amsterdam Castle from the Empire State Trail. The castle was built in 1895 as an armory for the National Guard. It was decommissioned in 1994 and is …

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B

31.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.2 km

6.45 km

3.65 km

2.11 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.3 km

13.0 km

112 m

< 100 m

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