Part of the Erie Canalway System
Info: This system is built on the old towpath of the old Erie Canal. Long trail system, multi-surfaces.
Directions/Location: There are multiple places to park along this part of the Erie Canalway. Good parking near 5400 Butternut Dr, East Syracuse, NY 13057, note – this address is near the parking lot, and is not the correct address for the actual parking lot itself.
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Trail Distance:
Trail Map (Western part of this section, see dashed line, scroll map right to see more of the trail):
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Date/Time Open: ?
Surface: Mostly light gravel, a few places have some small depressions and larger stones or short sections of grass. A few miles from Dewitt eastward are paved.
Biking Allowed: Yes, good for mountain bikes and hybrid bikes and cruisers, not recommended for road bikes.
Hiking/Walking Allowed: Yes.
Cross-Country Skiing: ?
Fishing: Yes
Pets Allowed: Yes.
Built on Former Railroad Bed: No, built on towpath of the old Erie Canal.
Special Instructions: At Beebe Bridge Road (before Canastota if you are coming from the west) take a left, a short distance down the road the trail continues. At North Court Street (past Canastota if you are coming from the west) take a left and watch for the place where you can get back on the trail a short distance up the road, this is like a little detour. In Canastota you must travel down the street a short distance to re-connect with the trail. At Durhamville you must travel on the road for a distance.
For More Information: Erie Canal Trail info, Map of the entire Erie Canal Trail system
Also See: Erie Canal – Camillus to Jordan, Camillus Erie Canal Park, Jordan Erie Canal Park
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A comment from a visitor to the site concerning the nearby Durhamville area;
“I would really love to talk to someone about the Durhamville area of the old Erie Canal. I live right on the Erie and would love to help preserve this area of the trail; maybe making it into a little park of some sort. We have one of the old bridges that go across the canal and a huge lot on the other side (last I knew it was about 75 acres). The land belongs to the Scerbo family, who live out of state and last I knew, they were willing to sell it. The old homestead is still standing, in excellent condition, and is being sold by the current owners. That would make an awesome museum! I love my community and it used to be the hub of shipbuilding for the old Erie. It was considered a city back then and was bigger than the City of Oneida, NY. I really would appreciate someone to contact me and maybe come on out and see this area I am talking about. (Maybe a campground could even go on the Scerbo property across from the bridge on Canal Street!!) Thank you for taking the time to read my note. Sincerely, Debbie Smith”