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Butternut Creek Erie Canal Trailhead
5 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · Running trail in Syracuse, New York · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Butternut Creek Erie Canal Trailhead yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
What runners say about Butternut Creek Erie Canal Trailhead
“This is a great place for an easy walk along the Erie Canal.”
This is the nicest trail that I’ve ever been on in upstate New York for a run or walk. Lots of people fishing from the shore, biking running and walking with their kids. The upkeep is perfect.
Nice bike path for easy walking. A little sunny without shade so have sunscreen!
Plan your run at Butternut Creek Erie Canal Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
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