Mohawk Towpath Byway

New York

National Scenic Byway

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Byway Details

Designation
National Scenic Byway
Length
26 mi in New York

About Mohawk Towpath Byway

Mohawk Towpath Byway is a 26.2-mile scenic drive in New York, designated both a National Scenic Byway and a New York State Scenic Byway. The route links the towns of Schenectady, Scotia, Waterford and Cohoes. September is a comfortable time to drive it, with typical highs around 77°F and lows near 54°F, based on averages from a nearby weather station at Troy L&D, about 6 miles away. Midsummer runs warmer, with July highs typically in the mid-80s. The byway makes an easy base for short walks. Bird Watching Loop and the Erie Canal Towpath Community Connector Trail sit within about a third of a mile of the route. The Champlain Valley Trail (Peebles Island State Park to Halfmoon) and Shaker Gorge Scenic Loop are also close by.

Scenic byway data: U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Apr–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–81°F and lows of 38–59°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Troy L&D, NY weather station, 5.6 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan34° high17° low
  2. Feb37° high18° low
  3. Mar46° high26° low
  4. Apr60° high38° low
  5. May73° high49° low
  6. Jun81° high59° low
  7. Jul86° high64° low
  8. Aug84° high62° low
  9. Sep77° high54° low
  10. Oct64° high43° low
  11. Nov51° high33° low
  12. Dec40° high25° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Towns along the route
Schenectady · Scotia · Waterford · Cohoes

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 2 miles of the route, PostGIS distance)

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