New York · Hiking

Erie Canalway Trail (Chittenango to Erie Canal Lock 21)

6.4 mi
one way
12 ft
climb
446 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Jun–Sep
best months

Clear at last check

Weather is good · OpenWeather · checked 19 h ago

The Erie Canalway Trail from Chittenango to Erie Canal Lock 21 is a 6.4-mile point-to-point route in New York, starting in Canastota and ending at Lock 21. The trail is rated moderate, with a total elevation gain of about 12 feet, so it's a mostly flat ride or walk with a slight climb along the way. The route is open to both bikes and horses, which makes it a flexible option for riders and equestrians. The steepest stretch comes at about 1.4 miles in, with a grade of about 3 percent. The trail runs from roughly 433 feet to 446 feet in elevation, so the climb is minimal. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring through early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Syracuse show highs around 69°F in May and 73°F in September, with July peaking near 82°F. Old Erie Canal State Historic Park sits just 0.1 mile away, and the Erie Canal - Broad St To State Rte 31 Near Canastota section is about 4.9 miles off. Wetland Trail and Hogs Back Trail are both within about 7 miles.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Erie Canalway Trail (Chittenango to Erie Canal Lock 21)

    Best months: June–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      32° / 16°

      19 wet

    2. Feb

      34° / 18°

      16 wet

    3. Mar

      42° / 25°

      16 wet

    4. Apr

      56° / 36°

      14 wet

    5. May

      69° / 47°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 57°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 62°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 60°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 53°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      60° / 42°

      15 wet

    11. Nov

      48° / 33°

      16 wet

    12. Dec

      37° / 24°

      18 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Syracuse Hancock Intl Ap, NY, 18 mi away at 413 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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