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Hiking in Towpath Park: trails, map and practical info

Finger Lakes • New York

Walk the historic Erie Canal towpath in New York's Finger Lakes region on this 2.4 km easy trail (36 minutes). Follow the restored mule-drawn canal route where stone locks and waterside scenery blend natural beauty with 19th-century engineering heritage.

Updated Oct 31, 2026
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2.4 km
Distance
36min
Duration
10 m
Elevation
Difficulty
Easy
Max altitude
195 m
Recommended for :
Beginners

Ready to explore Towpath Park? Here's everything you need to know before you go!

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Trail description

CORRECTION CRITIQUE: Remplacer toutes les références à 'Towpath Park' et 'Finger Lakes region' (New York) par 'Towpath Trail' et 'Cuyahoga Valley National Park' (Ohio). Les paragraphes sur les connexions régionales et Ohio & Erie Canalway sont appropriés mais contradictent le titre/intro. Restructurer pour cohérence géographique.

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Everything you need to know before you go

Where?

Address
Erie Canal Heritage Trail, Spencerport, NY 14559, USA
GPS coordinates
43.1934823, -77.8000702
Phone
Not available

Starting Point

The towpath park is located in the Bronx, New York. To get to the start of the trails, take the Metro-North Railroad to the Botanical Garden Station. From there, it is a short walk to the park.

When?

Opening hours
Monday: Open 24 hoursTuesday: Open 24 hoursWednesday: Open 24 hoursThursday: Open 24 hoursFriday: Open 24 hoursSaturday: Open 24 hoursSunday: Open 24 hours
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What to bring?

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General hiking tips, to adapt to your outing.
Gear
Download the PDF checklist
Water & food
Tip: bring water
Good to know
In an emergency
Emergency
911
GPS coordinates
43.1934823, -77.8000702

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FAQ - Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know
Towpath Park is rated easy.
The elevation gain of Towpath Park is 10 m.
The summit of Towpath Park is at 195 m.
Allow about 36min for Towpath Park (2.4 km).
Monday: Open 24 hoursTuesday: Open 24 hoursWednesday: Open 24 hoursThursday: Open 24 hoursFriday: Open 24 hoursSaturday: Open 24 hoursSunday: Open 24 hours
It takes 3 to 4 hours to complete Towpath Park. The actual time may vary depending on your pace and how often you stop along the way.
Towpath Park is open 24 hours daily, seven days a week. This provides flexibility for early morning or evening visits.
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Update : November 2026