The Silas Lane Trail, the first section of the Oneonta Susquehanna Greenway to be completed, forms a 2-mile loop in the west end of Oneonta. It follows the river and wends through fields and past a swampy area.
This pavilion, (top right) at the Silas Lane trail was completed in 2006. The pavilion provides a resting spot for hikers, a picnic area for trail users, and a location for classroom instruction for the school groups that use the trail. No reservations are necessary.
Access to the Silas Lane Trail: From I-88, take Exit 13. Turn towards the mountains rather than the city, then take a right onto Silas Lane. Access the trail from either the official OSG parking lot (on the right) or the soccer field parking lot, near the end of the road.
![Silas Lane Loop Man With Dog](/images/Silas-Lane-Loop-Man-With-Dog.jpg)
Many people have found the Greenway to be a wonderful place to exercise their 4–legged friends.
![Dog at Silas Lane](/images/Dog-at-Silas-Lane.jpg)
Owners are encouraged to keep dogs on leashes, and clean up after pets.