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Cayuga-Seneca Canal Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 79 Google reviews · Running trail in Waterloo, New York · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Cayuga-Seneca Canal Trail'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.
Kid-friendly and dog-friendly hiking area offering trails suitable for biking.
What runners say about Cayuga-Seneca Canal Trail
“Beautiful trail at the top of the lake connects Geneva to Waterloo, there is a 3 mile section of E River Rd to complete the route to Seneca Falls.”
“Quiet beautiful trail, dog friendly, easy hike, would be great for kids.”
“Quiet beautiful trail, dog friendly, easy hike, would be great for kids.”
Quiet beautiful trail, dog friendly, easy hike, would be great for kids.
Really nice bicycle trail. Beautiful place to ride. Lots to see, riding along side part of the Erie Canal. Rode 18 miles (9 each way). Seneca Falls Lake is beautiful!!! Nothing better than the Finger Lakes, wineries and breweries, along the way.
Wonderful trail, whether hiking, walking, running, or biking. My dog Jack loves his rides on the bike. I saw an Eagle about a month ago, perched up in a tree scouting for food. While riding one afternoon, Jack and I saw at least 10 rabbits cross our path along with squirrels and chipmunks.
Very nice, flat hiking trail which used to be a railroad bed that goes from Waterloo all the way to Seneca Lake State Park. Bring the bug spray during Summer!
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful trail at the top of the lake connects Geneva to Waterloo, there is a 3 mile section of E River Rd to complete the route to Seneca Falls.”
“Very nice, flat hiking trail which used to be a railroad bed that goes from Waterloo all the way to Seneca Lake State Park.”
“Quiet beautiful trail, dog friendly, easy hike, would be great for kids.”
“Ample parking but could use a rest room or a port a potty.”
Plan your run at Cayuga-Seneca Canal Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitegofingerlakes.org
- Phone(315) 789-1465
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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