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Erie Canal Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 526 Google reviews · Running trail in Camillus, New York · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Erie 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.

ScenicDog-friendlyFlat & fast

Greenway offering a network of walking paths along the historic Erie Canal, plus boat tours.

What runners say about Erie Canal Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (526 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Beautiful hiking and easy walks.”

This is a lovely place for a peaceful bike ride, a walk with your dog or bring the whole family. There are even boat rides, geocaches or a woods trail for something different. The volunteers do a phenomenal job of taking care of this piece of history and it's a must see.

★★★★★ — Christina , Sep 2022

I've grown up going here and always loved it. The trails are always maintained and I love how they added a new walking area that goes for miles. There are times where it gets busy but there's always options to walk on different trails

★★★★★ — Amandaa , Nov 2022

In the seventies a small group of volunteers converted an abandon stretch of the Erie canal running through Camillus New York into a jewel of a park. Now a large group of volunteers maintain the park and provide a number of activities for individuals and families interested in the history of the canal.

★★★★★ — N , Jul 2021

Wonderful little place to learn about the Erie Canal. Nice quaint little boat ride. Great place to spend a day w kids, walking, biking, fishing. Bring a picnic lunch

★★★★★ — Holly , May 2022

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“Beautiful hiking and easy walks.”

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Flat & fast 2 mentions

“It's a great place for a stroll on level, paved ground.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 2 mentions

“This is a lovely place for a peaceful bike ride, a walk with your dog or bring the whole family.”

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Plan your run at Erie Canal Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteeriecanalcamillus.org
  • Phone(680) 800-5298
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 9 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–9 PM
Thursday 9 AM–9 PM
Friday 9 AM–9 PM
Saturday 9 AM–9 PM
Sunday 9 AM–9 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Erie Canal Park

5750 Devoe Rd, Camillus, NY 13031

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.