New York · Hiking

Erie Canalway Trail (Palmyra to Newark)

9.6 mi
one way
51 ft
climb
452 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Apr–Oct
best months

The Erie Canalway Trail (Palmyra to Newark) is a 9.6-mile point-to-point hike on county land in Pal-Mac Aqueduct County Park in New York, covering a gentle climb from about 448 feet to about 452 feet. The route is rated moderate, with the steepest stretch at about 6% grade around mile 1, and the total elevation gain is 51 feet. The most comfortable months for a walk are late spring and early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run from highs around 69°F and lows near 47°F in May to highs near 73°F and lows around 50°F in September. That station sits a bit higher than the trail, so conditions along the route may run slightly warmer. Bikes are not allowed on this stretch of the canalway. For a longer outing, the Erie Canalway Trail (Newark to Savannah) starts about 8 miles away, and Ganargua Creek offers canoeing about 2 miles off. The Crescent Trail (Yellow Blazes) and High Acres Nature Area Trails are both within 7 miles.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Erie Canalway Trail (Palmyra to Newark)

    Best months: April–October. 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

      39° / 16°

    2. Feb

      37° / 17°

    3. Mar

      43° / 24°

    4. Apr

      55° / 35°

    5. May

      69° / 47°

    6. Jun

      77° / 56°

    7. Jul

      81° / 61°

    8. Aug

      80° / 59°

    9. Sep

      73° / 50°

    10. Oct

      62° / 41°

    11. Nov

      49° / 32°

    12. Dec

      40° / 22°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Victor 2nw, NY, 10.9 mi away at 588 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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