Erie Canalway Trail (Camillus to Syracuse)

The Erie Canalway Trail from Camillus to Syracuse is a 9-mile point-to-point route that runs from the Camillus area toward Syracuse. It is a moderate hike with a total elevation gain of about 190 feet, and the trail passes through Amboy, which sits about half a mile from the route. The trail is a flat, low-grade ride, with the highest point at about 498 feet and the lowest at about 364 feet. The steepest stretch comes near the end, around mile 8, where the grade reaches about 5 percent. Bikes are allowed, so the route works for both hikers and riders. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Syracuse show May highs around 69°F and September highs around 73°F, with July the warmest month at about 82°F. Several other routes lie close by. The Trail #6 Detour is about 0.7 miles away, and the Camillus Unique Area - Trail #6 and Camillus Unique Area - Trail #4 are each about 1.2 miles off. Paddlers can reach the Erie Canal Water Trail, roughly 3 miles away.