Mohawk Towpath Byway

Mohawk Towpath Byway

National Scenic BywayNew York

All Photos (15)

  • Schenectady Stockade District

    An accordion-playing patriot welcomes visitors to a beautifully restored Dutch home in the Schenectady Stockade District.

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  • Waterford Harbor

    Boats rest along the harbor wall near the Lock 2 Park in Waterford.

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  • Canoeing on a Colorful Day

    A woman paddles a canoe up the Mohawk River amidst a colorful array of fall foliage.

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  • Peebles Island

    From Peebles Island, the Mohawk River creates a beautiful contrast to the red and orange trees lining the riverbank.

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  • Gold and Green

    On Peebles Island, a beautiful mix of gold and green serves as a shimmering reminder of the majesty of autumn.

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  • Birdwatchers in Autumn

    A group of avid birdwatchers enjoys a peaceful afternoon on a trail laden with fall foliage.

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  • The Erie Canal - The Waterway West

    Shaded trees and forested riverbanks frame the water of the Mohawk River and Erie Canal as they run through the region near Rexford.

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  • Squire Whipple Bridge

    This group demonstrates the strength of the Squire Whipple architecture bridge that spans the entrance to the Vischer Ferry Nature and Historic Preserve.

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  • Waterford Museum

    The white columns of the Waterford museum have stood since 1830. The museum contains several artifacts from canal history.

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  • Cohoes Falls

    The waters of the Mohawk River churn into white over the ridge at Cohoes Falls.

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  • Winter Exploration

    A man and his dog walk beneath bare branches on a clear snowy day. A century ago there would have been no trees or brush on the right side of this towpath. The bank of the Erie Canal was clear for boat tow lines.

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  • Historic Erie Canal Photo: Aqueduct over the Mohawk River

    This photo shows the early years of the Erie Canal as its stone aqueduct passes through Rexford.

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  • Historic Canal Towpath

    Horses once used these well-worn towpaths to haul barges along the canal, but today they form a network of trails throughout the region.

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  • Grooms Tavern

    Automobiles from many decades line up outside Grooms Tavern, an important historic site in Clifton Park.

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  • Peebles Island

    The white of the Mohawk River shines on this bright autumn day in Peebles Island State Park.

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