Publications

Most of Parks & Trails New York's publications are downloadable or available for free.  However, we do request a small postage and handling fee for mailing copies. Use the dropdown menus below to select our publications by either category or title.

  

 
 

 

 
  • Newly Revised! CYCLING THE ERIE CANAL: A Guide to 400 miles of adventure and history along the Erie Canalway Trail
    More Info | Order Form | Read a review of this guide.“Cycling the Erie Canal" is as good a guide book as I have ever seen. It is clear and easy to use, packed with information, maps, and pictures!" -Steve Golden, National Park Service, Boston
  • 3-DAY SELF GUIDED TOURS ALONG THE CANALWAY TRAIL
  • INN TO INN TOURING ALONG THE ERIE CANALWAY TRAIL -brochures with information on attractions and accommodations along the Canalway Trail
  • TEN TERRIFIC RAIL & CANAL TRAILS IN NEW YORK - descriptions of ten great places to bicycle

  • BICYCLISTS BRING BUSINESS - A Guide for Attracting Bicyclists
    to New York’s Canal Communities

  • TRAILS, RESURRECTED - 19th Century Corridors Find New Life as 21st Century Trails

  • ULSTER COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PLAN - Draft Plan(Parks & Trails New York is plan consultant.

  • PUBLICATIONS FOR THE SELF GUIDED TOURIST - Several books have been published to assist New York cycle tourits. Check out the following guides at your favorite book seller.*
    • 25 Bicycle Tours in the Hudson Valley: Scenic Rides from Saratoga to Northern Westchester County
    • 25 Bicycle Tours in the Adirondacks: Road Adventures in the East's Largest Wilderness
    • Backroad Bicycling in the Hudson Valley and Catskills (A Countryman Guide)
    • Paths Along The Hudson: A Guide to Walking and Biking
    • Short Bike Rides on Long Island
    • Backroad Bicycling Near New York City: 25 One-Day Bike Tours in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania
    • Cranks from Cooperstown: 50 Bike Rides in Upstate New York
    • Best Bike Rides New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania
    • Take Your Bike: Family Rides in the Rochester (NY) Area
    • Take Your Bike - Family Rides in New York's Finger Lakes Region
    • Central New York Mountain Biking: The 30 Best Back Road & Trail Rides in Upstate New York
    *please note Parks & Trails New York is not the publisher of the books listed above.

    Ride safe!


  
     
 
     

  • BUILDING COMMUNITY TRAILS ACROSS NEW YORK - An attractive and informative four-color poster/map of existing and planned multi-use trails - Order from PTNY ($5.00 fee includes shipping & handling)

 
 

 

 
     
 
       
     
 
       
     
 


 
 
 
           
 

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