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Reported: Sept. 2014

Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail...

New York State Biking

The Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail (Mohawk-Hudson Bikeway) runs from Albany through Schenectady to Rotterdam Junction in several sections along the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers. The trail was built on the Erie Canal Towpath and on railroad rights of way. It comprises part of the Empire State Trail. (Detailed map and photos below.)

Biking Map...
Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail

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Location: Albany to Rotterdam Junction, NY (See map)
Distance: 35 miles
Surface: Asphalt

Support and Advocacy:
Friends of the Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail

Bike Shops/Rentals:
CK Cycles (Albany)
Freeman's Bridge Sports (Scotia)
Bike Barn (Cohoes)

Biking Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail

Blatnick Park to Lions Park

We biked a scenic portion of the trail along the Mohawk River near Niskayuna, NY. Visiting Lock 7 along the Erie Canal was an interesting stop.

More Information and Resources

More Biking:
Bike-New York - More bike trails and information about biking in New York State

Related Resources:
Schenectady County - Biking and Hiking
Empire State Trail - Mohawk-Hudson Bike Hike Trail