Friendly lock tenders will
give you good info about
the trail ahead
give you good info about
the trail ahead
Other Bike Trails
An Erie Canal vacation can provide daily recreation on the
Canal Towpaths and Rail Lines which have been turned into
bike trails.
Take an Inn to Inn Vacation on Erie Canal bicycle trails from
Albany To Buffalo.
Canal Towpaths and Rail Lines which have been turned into
bike trails.
Take an Inn to Inn Vacation on Erie Canal bicycle trails from
Albany To Buffalo.
Remnants of the 1825 Erie Canal, the first of three
versions, offers historic sites and old towpaths where
mules once pulled the boats.
versions, offers historic sites and old towpaths where
mules once pulled the boats.
The canal was first proposed by a flour merchant near buffalo and then championed by Governor of New York,
Dewitt Clinton who broke ground in 1817. Completed in 1825, the canal made it possible to travel by boat from
Lake Erie in the west to the Hudson River in the east. This engineering marvel was called at times Clinton's Folly
but proved to be a boon to New York City, making it the financial capitol of the world. The Canal once touted as
the Eighth Wonder of the World has seen two rebuilding phases since the first project. As boats grew larger and
steam power came in, the towpaths along the old course fell to disuse.
Railroads built track along the canal and then as that mode of transport gave way to airplanes and trucking, the
flat and wide mule track and rail beds became bike and walking paths.
Many towns along the way have museums to canal history as each town along the canal takes pride in the part it
played in building the canal.
Dewitt Clinton who broke ground in 1817. Completed in 1825, the canal made it possible to travel by boat from
Lake Erie in the west to the Hudson River in the east. This engineering marvel was called at times Clinton's Folly
but proved to be a boon to New York City, making it the financial capitol of the world. The Canal once touted as
the Eighth Wonder of the World has seen two rebuilding phases since the first project. As boats grew larger and
steam power came in, the towpaths along the old course fell to disuse.
Railroads built track along the canal and then as that mode of transport gave way to airplanes and trucking, the
flat and wide mule track and rail beds became bike and walking paths.
Many towns along the way have museums to canal history as each town along the canal takes pride in the part it
played in building the canal.
If you pack bikes, you can ride dozens of trails beside the canal. Some of the trails are
paved bicycle trails along the canal that run for 20 miles, others are stone dust, and still
others are gravel or a combination that runs along the canal and then loops through the
downtown center of a canal-side village.
At times the trail runs on a wide path set aside along the highway that parallels the canal.
This network of bike and walking trails connects Albany, New York to Buffalo, New York, a
distance of 360 miles or so.
Most trails are part of the Erie Canalway Trail, an off-road trail that follows the Erie Canal
for much of its length.
Other sections of trail are on a wide path along the paved highway, Route 31 in the west
section of the Erie Canal and Routes 5s and 5 in the east section.
These highway trails are part of New York State Bicycle Route 5, and as such they offer a
wide bike path on one side of the highway. The highway trails follow the Erie Canal from
Albany to Buffalo..
paved bicycle trails along the canal that run for 20 miles, others are stone dust, and still
others are gravel or a combination that runs along the canal and then loops through the
downtown center of a canal-side village.
At times the trail runs on a wide path set aside along the highway that parallels the canal.
This network of bike and walking trails connects Albany, New York to Buffalo, New York, a
distance of 360 miles or so.
Most trails are part of the Erie Canalway Trail, an off-road trail that follows the Erie Canal
for much of its length.
Other sections of trail are on a wide path along the paved highway, Route 31 in the west
section of the Erie Canal and Routes 5s and 5 in the east section.
These highway trails are part of New York State Bicycle Route 5, and as such they offer a
wide bike path on one side of the highway. The highway trails follow the Erie Canal from
Albany to Buffalo..
Canal's western end
near Niagara Falls
near Niagara Falls
George Eastman's house (Kodak) in
Rochester, a main port on the old canal
Rochester, a main port on the old canal
Bike riders can use the same
resources used by boats that
tie up in Fairport and other
ports for the night
resources used by boats that
tie up in Fairport and other
ports for the night
Sunset over Niagara Falls
The Tonawanda bike trail near Niagara Falls and the
western end of the Erie Canal bike trail system
western end of the Erie Canal bike trail system
The Erie Canal ends at the
confluence of the Erie Canal and
Niagara River with the Tonawanda
Bike Trail. Goat Island at Niagara
Falls not many miles distant offers
more bike and walking trails.
confluence of the Erie Canal and
Niagara River with the Tonawanda
Bike Trail. Goat Island at Niagara
Falls not many miles distant offers
more bike and walking trails.
On the western section of the Erie Canal, towns like
Fairport offer rest for boater and bike rider with a quaint
village center, restaurants, and shopping.
Fairport offer rest for boater and bike rider with a quaint
village center, restaurants, and shopping.
Erie Canal Vacation, Bike Trails, Inn to Inn Vacation
Vacation on the
Erie Canal:
History,
Museums,
Recreation,
Barge Tours and
Bicycle Trails
From Albany To
Buffalo,
Erie Canal:
History,
Museums,
Recreation,
Barge Tours and
Bicycle Trails
From Albany To
Buffalo,
Multi-use trails along
the Erie Canal total
nearly 300 miles
the Erie Canal total
nearly 300 miles
Take an extreme Vacation and join the 500 riders who make the annual
400-mile group trip each July to promote awareness of this resource
.Erie Canal Bike Trail, Summer 8-day Tour Buffalo to Albany
July check the latest schedule
400-mile group trip each July to promote awareness of this resource
.Erie Canal Bike Trail, Summer 8-day Tour Buffalo to Albany
July check the latest schedule
Erie Barge Canal, Brief History
Or take it in three small sections East End: Waterford near
Albany to Rome, Mid Section: Rome to Palmyra with side trips to
Skaneateles and the Finger Lakes, West End: Palmyra to Buffalo.
Albany to Rome, Mid Section: Rome to Palmyra with side trips to
Skaneateles and the Finger Lakes, West End: Palmyra to Buffalo.
Huge steel doors trap water
and once the level is equal
they swing open for boats to
pass.
and once the level is equal
they swing open for boats to
pass.
The tow paths are now
walking and biking trails
walking and biking trails
The Canal equipment
receives meticulous
service from the tender
and Lock masters
receives meticulous
service from the tender
and Lock masters
An Erie Canal vacation can provide daily recreation on the Canal
Towpaths and Rail Lines which have been turned into Bike trails.
Take an Inn to Inn Vacation on Bicycle Trails From Niagara Falls
in Buffalo to the Hudson River at Albany.
Towpaths and Rail Lines which have been turned into Bike trails.
Take an Inn to Inn Vacation on Bicycle Trails From Niagara Falls
in Buffalo to the Hudson River at Albany.
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Albany at the east end of the Erie canal has air service from Albany International Airport (ALB)
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•Baggage must not exceed 62 inches when adding the total exterior dimensions of the piece (length + width + height). A charge of $30
- $40 (depending on the distance traveled) will be applied to any baggage above the 62-inch limit.
◦Packaging exceptions will only be made for the following items: bicycles, skis and ski poles must be packed in wood, canvas or other
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The Erie Canalway
Trail beside the
Erie Canal,
Trail beside the
Erie Canal,
A friendly residents
along the Tonawanda
bike trail offer tips on
sightseeing.
along the Tonawanda
bike trail offer tips on
sightseeing.