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Amherst Veterans Canal Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 172 Google reviews · Running trail in Buffalo, New York · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 4 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Amherst Veterans Canal Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Compact park along the Erie Canal for kayaking, boating and hiking.
What runners say about Amherst Veterans Canal Park
“This park is well kept, always clean, restrooms are perfect and open year round.”
“Small quiet little park along the Erie Canal complete with a boat launch, kayak launch and fishing docks.”
This park has a boat ramp for smallish trailered watercraft and kayak launch docks that make it super convenient to launch your kayaks. UBs rowing club uses this as their base. There are public restrooms, as well as walking trails.
This is our favorite walking trail. We like to come at least once a week
We always enjoy about a 4 mile walk on the Empire State trail along the Erie Canal here. This park is well kept, always clean, restrooms are perfect and open year round. Nice boat ramp with plenty of parking ( including trailer slots). Many picnic tables and park benches.
Was going to the Nature View Park next to it but could not find the entrance first then could not find a good trail... this park saved our day! It's right by the Ellicott Creek and many green fields. There is a boat dock and a pier (I think? Or maybe pier is not the word?
Trail conditions & character
“Small park with a variety of attractions, including a boat launch with kayak easy entry, a bike repair station, large restrooms, a hiking trail, and plenty of parking.”
“Small park with a variety of attractions, including a boat launch with kayak easy entry, a bike repair station, large restrooms, a hiking trail, and plenty of parking.”
“Small quiet little park along the Erie Canal complete with a boat launch, kayak launch and fishing docks.”
“Everything is well maintained and easily accessible by car or bicycle.”
Plan your run at Amherst Veterans Canal Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- Distance4 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteamherst.ny.us
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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