Get Involved
Share your time and talent by volunteering with the Canalway Trail. From trail maintenance and cleanup each spring to serving as a trail ambassador for visitors, or helping promote New York’s Canalway Trail System, there are many ways to get involved. The links below explain several important volunteer opportunities.
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO DISCUSS VOLUNTEERING ON THE ERIE CANALWAY TRAIL:
Contact PTNY today at canaltrail@ptny.org or 518-434-1583.
Volunteer on the Annual Bike Tour
Each year, Parks & Trails New York hosts hundreds of riders on an eight-day ride across the Erie Canalway Trail. Volunteers play a critical role in making this event a success. Learn more about the volunteer opportunities on the Annual Bike Tour.
Adopt-a-Trail
Volunteers adopt a section of the trail during the season and agree to provide ongoing maintenance for that section. From removing brush to painting signs, our Adopt-a-Trail program is key to keeping the trail safe and enjoyable for everyone.
Canal Clean Sweep
Spend a weekend spring cleaning, getting the Canal and Canalway Trail ready for visitors at this annual series of events sponsored by the NYS Canal Corporation and Parks & Trails New York.
Trail Ambassadors
Canalway Trail Ambassadors are volunteers who agree to patrol segments of the trail for specified time periods in order to ensure a safe, enjoyable trail experience for all users.
