Did you know that even urban parks have hiking trails? Explore the beautiful and historic Mohawk River and Erie Canal in this unique environment. Enjoy the quiet of nature where you never expected it; in the heart of the city!
These trails can be fun for the whole family and is recommended for all ages. The larger portions of the trail are paved and accessible by wheelchair, stroller, and bicycle. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. The trail begins at the Griffiss Buisness Park and ends at Bellamy Harbor Park (intersecting with the larger Erie Canal Trail), with Fort Stanwix National Monument at the center.
Fort Stanwix National Monument sits within the heart of Rome, NY, a city built along the Mohawk River and the Erie/Barge Canal system. The Erie Canal was started in Rome to replace the trail that Fort Stanwix was originally built to protect. Numerous historic markers can be found along the way detailing the history of trade, commerce, and westward expansion in the area.
The map image below is provided for your convenience. Parking can be found at either end of the trail system, as well as at Fort Stanwix National Monument. In the summer, a kayak launch is availble for those wanting to see the river from a different perspective. A PDF version can be downloaded on the City of Rome, NY's website here.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
