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Mohawk Towpath Byway

Mohawk Towpath Byway

National Scenic BywayNew York
Length 26.2 mi / 42.2 km
Time to Allow Take 40 minutes to drive the byway or a day or two to experience the history, recreational opportunities, and unique communities.
Fees

None

Visit New York s historic canal system and see the locks and bridges that made canal transport possible for almost two centuries. The Mohawk Towpath Byway links scenic, recreational, and historic resources. Architecture from the 18th and 19th centuries endures, as do the landscape and the perseverance of the canal builders. As you explore, other stories emerge including the area’s natural history, Native American influences on the only water-level route through the Appalachian Mountains, the American Revolution, the role our communities played in the westward expansion of the country and in the Industrial Revolution, the seat of innovation and invention, and family history.

  • Local Information

    Mohawk Towpath Byway

    Mohawk Towpath Scenic Byway Coalition, Inc.
    518-406-8610

    Albany County Convention & Visitors Bureau
    25 Quackenbush Square,
    Albany, NY 12207
    800-258-3582
    518-434-1217
    Fax: 518-434-0887