Bike Paths in Utica
There are three bike paths in utica that I know of. The first follows the Erie canal going west. The trail heads starts in North Utica just off of Harbor Lock Road. The canal trail is a really nice paved path that is flat.
The second path is near old campion road and new hartford street utica ny. This too is a very nice paved bike path. It is much shorter then the canal, but if you don't want to ride by the marsh then this is a nice alternative.
In East Utica, Proctor Park has a few miles of paved paths for biking and jogging. They are relatively flat and a nice place to strart or take young riders to.