Several locks along the Erie Barge Canal offer large
parking areas for big RVs
trails, others stone dust, still others, gravel or a loop
through the downtown of the historic villages.
a distance of 360 miles or so.
Erie Canal's bike Trails follow the canal, built in 1825.
along the paved highway Route 31, Route 5 and 5s.
trail builders have a goal of over 300 miles of off-road
bicycle trail within a few years.
parking areas for big RVs
- Bike Trails
trails, others stone dust, still others, gravel or a loop
through the downtown of the historic villages.
- Albany to Buffalo
a distance of 360 miles or so.
Erie Canal's bike Trails follow the canal, built in 1825.
- On-Road
along the paved highway Route 31, Route 5 and 5s.
- Off-Road
trail builders have a goal of over 300 miles of off-road
bicycle trail within a few years.
RV Erie Barge Canal Vacation
Bicycle 260 miles and Counting: Off-Road Bicycle Trails
From Albany To Buffalo
From Albany To Buffalo
RV Trip On the Erie Barge Canal for Hiking and Biking the Historic Erie Canalway
Erie Barge Canal Towpaths are now the Erie Bike Trails: Canal Towpaths and Rail Lines Turned Into Bike trails
Erie Barge Canal Towpaths are now the Erie Bike Trails: Canal Towpaths and Rail Lines Turned Into Bike trails
Remnants of the 1825 Erie Canal, the first of
three versions, offer historic sites and old
towpaths where mules once pulled the boats
and now bikers ride
three versions, offer historic sites and old
towpaths where mules once pulled the boats
and now bikers ride
The Erie Barge 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 rail beds became
bike and walking paths.
Now determined groups along the 360 miles of
canal would like to build off-road biking the
length and they have nearly reached that goal.
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 rail beds became
bike and walking paths.
Now determined groups along the 360 miles of
canal would like to build off-road biking the
length and they have nearly reached that goal.
Canal's western end
near Niagara Falls
near Niagara Falls
A good museum stop is offered by George Eastman's house (Kodak)
in Rochester, a main port on the old canal
in Rochester, a main port on the old canal
Boats tie up in Fairport for
the night
the night
Sunset over Niagara Falls
RV s can park at Niagara
Falls
RV s can park at Niagara
Falls
On the Tonawanda bike trail
Modern Locks built in
1917 emptying for the
passage of a boat
bound for NY City
1917 emptying for the
passage of a boat
bound for NY City
Lock 30 in Macedon: large RV parking and a stone dust bike trail beside the Erie Canal
that runs for many miles between Palmyra and Lockport.
that runs for many miles between Palmyra and Lockport.
History: Canal Improvements Continued Page Two
By 1862 the canal had been so successful that improvement were
made to increase cargo capacity. Depth was increase form the
original four feet to seven feet and the cargo capacity of the barges
increased to 240 tons. By 1883 the canal became free of tolls; it had
recouped all construction and maintenance costs and profited the
State $42 million.
Continued
By 1862 the canal had been so successful that improvement were
made to increase cargo capacity. Depth was increase form the
original four feet to seven feet and the cargo capacity of the barges
increased to 240 tons. By 1883 the canal became free of tolls; it had
recouped all construction and maintenance costs and profited the
State $42 million.
Continued
RV Erie Barge Canal Vacation offers biking and
hiking on 260 miles of off-road bicycle and
hiking trails along the Erie Barge Canal.
hiking on 260 miles of off-road bicycle and
hiking trails along the Erie Barge Canal.
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Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is a major air hub for flights to
the Erie Barge Canal at the west end. Check Auto Europe's Flights and
rental vehicles.
Albany, at the east end of the Erie Canal, offers air service from Albany
International Airport (ALB) Rental Cars Available
Buffalo
Bikes can go aboard in the luggage compartment
•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 substantial container, and securely fastened
(Excerpted from Greyhound)
$47 USD, five hours
service available in Rome
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is a major air hub for flights to
the Erie Barge Canal at the west end. Check Auto Europe's Flights and
rental vehicles.
Albany, at the east end of the Erie Canal, offers air service from Albany
International Airport (ALB) Rental Cars Available
- Auto
Buffalo
- Bus
Bikes can go aboard in the luggage compartment
•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 substantial container, and securely fastened
(Excerpted from Greyhound)
- Train
$47 USD, five hours
service available in Rome
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