Lackawanna rail trail

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The Lackawanna rail trail is a 8.5 mile hiking/biking trail that cuts through Elmira and runs parallel to the highway. It follows the path of an old train line, and you can still cross one of the remaining railroad bridges that spans Newtown creek!
Difficulty Surface type Distance Estimated time Address
Easy Dirt/Paved 8.5 miles ~3 hours 1006 E Water St, Elmira, NY 14901
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