ChittenangoLandingCanalBoatMuseum

Erie Canalway Trail

DeWitt to Chittenango
  • 10 miles
  • 3 to 5 hours
  • 1 hour
  • Dog-friendly
  • Paved

Trail Overview

This 10-mile Empire State Trail section is an off-road trail welcoming bicyclists and walkers of all abilities. The segment starts at a trailhead parking area on Butternut Drive in DeWitt, heading east on the towpath of the original 19th century canal, named Old Erie Canal State Historic Park. The western 3 miles are a paved trail. The remaining 7 miles of the trail east to Chittenango has a stonedust surface (which was refreshed in 2018). This popular trail provides scenic views of the canal, historic stone locks, wetlands, and wildlife. Green Lakes State Park is located midway along the route, just south of the trail. The segment ends at a trailhead parking area on Lakeport Rd, next to the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum. There are a number of parking areas and access points along the route. Visitor services are available in DeWitt and Chittenango (there are no services between the two).

Cycling Directions

Cue sheets provide step by step navigation instructions for cycling the trail in both directions.

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Upcoming Trail Weather
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Wind: 9 mph W
Humidity: 52%
Feels like: 56°F
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Camping

Historic

B&B & Country Inns & Farm Stays

A Sense of Place B&B

Relax & take a step back in time as you visit this wonderful fully restored Victorian era home in Syracuse's eastern suburb of Fayetteville. Located only 15 minutes to Syracuse University, DestinyUSA and Downtown Syracuse, this delightful bed and breakfast offers two beautifully appointed rooms and many other amenities. Experience a restful night's sleep, enjoy a delicious homemade breakfast served in the parlor, take a stroll down the street and see who you meet, listen to the church bells ringing, and discover what else awaits you...

Hotels/Motels & Resorts

Craftsman Inn & Suites

Only minutes from Syracuse University and downtown Syracuse, the Craftsman Inn is conveniently located near great shopping centers, restaurants, antiques, and golf courses. Comfortable and gracious, the Craftsman Inn has been designed with all of the modern amenities required by today's business and leisure traveler. Each guest room is individually decorated with Stickley furniture and features cable television with HBO, radio and a large work area. All the standard rooms offer telephones and access to fax/copy services. In addition, the suites offer FREE high speed internet access. Free access to the Business Center is available for today's business traveler.

Dude Ranches

Hill Top Ranch

Saddle up and experience a taste of the "Real West" in the east, at the Hilltop Ranch, one of New York's premier Guest Ranches. Your cowboy adventure begins at the foot of the Adirondack wilderness amidst hundreds of acres of colorful rolling hills. There are awe inspiring views, deer, fox, coyotes, wild turkeys, eagles, hawks and occasional moose, all live in the area surrounding the ranch. Close to Syracuse, Cortland and Cazenovia as well.