Explore New York’s Historic CANAL on Two Wheels

Discover the charm and history of upstate New York on Cycle the Erie Canal, a fully supported, eight-day bike tour along the legendary Erie Canalway Trail. Stretching from Buffalo to Albany, this scenic ride follows one of America’s most iconic waterways—through quaint canal towns, the peaceful countryside, and over 400 miles of paved and stone-dust trail. Cycle the Erie Canal blends outdoor adventure, small-town hospitality, and centuries of history into one unforgettable journey across the Empire State.

A woman cycles along a bridge.

JULY 10-18, 2027

Ready to start exploring? Registration opens November 12. Register your interest in joining Cycle the Erie Canal to notified when registration goes live.

November 12

join our registration day webinar

Have questions about Cycle the Erie Canal or Cycle the Hudson Valley? Join us on November 12 at 12 p.m. for a special webinar where we’ll answer questions and help you get ready to register.

Fully supported

We take care of the details so you can just enjoy the ride. From camp sites and meals, rest stops, gear transport, and more—we make the trip easy.

8 DAYS, 400 miles

Running along the historic Erie Canalway Trail, now part of the Empire State Trail, Cycle the Erie Canal is the perfect adventure for riders of all ages and abilities.

LEARN MORE

Check out our rider handbook to read more about what to expect on the trail and how to plan for this truly unforgettable journey.

Pricing

ADULT 8-Day

  • Marked route with daily cue sheets
  • Stocked rest stops twice a day
  • Daily luggage transport
  • Support vehicle
  • Bike mechanics
  • Campsites
  • Portable toilets and showers at camp
  • Breakfast every morning
  • 6 dinners

Starting at $1,295/person

Youth 8-Day

  • Marked route with daily cue sheets
  • Stocked rest stops twice a day
  • Daily luggage transport
  • Support vehicle
  • Bike mechanics
  • Campsites
  • Portable toilets and showers at camp
  • Breakfast every morning
  • 6 dinners

Starting at $715/person

ADULT 4-Day

  • Buffalo → Syracuse
  • Or Syracuse → Albany
  • Marked route with daily cue sheets
  • Stocked rest stops twice a day
  • Daily luggage transport
  • Support vehicle
  • Bike mechanics
  • Campsites
  • Portable toilets and showers at camp
  • Breakfast every morning
  • 3 dinners

Starting at $805/person

Youth 4-Day

  • Buffalo → Syracuse
  • Or Syracuse → Albany
  • Marked route with daily cue sheets
  • Stocked rest stops twice a day
  • Daily luggage transport
  • Support vehicle
  • Bike mechanics
  • Campsites
  • Portable toilets and showers at camp
  • Breakfast every morning
  • 3 dinners

Starting at $530/person

ONE TRAIL, ENDLESS ADVENTURES

New York’s longest running multi-day bicycling vacation, Cycle the Erie Canal is a special part of each summer for riders and the communities we pass through.