Rider Reviews & Trail Travelers
Each year, thousands of riders pedal a portion of the Erie Canalway Trail. Many take a short trek for daily exercise; others plan a vacation, cycling through the canal's small towns, visiting artisan shops, unique restaurants and quaint inns and B&Bs along the way. History buffs retrace America's longest man-made waterway.
Others cycle the entire trail, fulfilling a dream of crossing the great state of New York on two wheels. For many, it is part of a longer journey across the United States. No matter how many miles you travel, there are always new adventures to discover.
To find out what others are saying about cycling the Erie Canalway, visit Trip Advisor or read the stories below to see what trail travelers have to share.
Frank
This gentleman "Frank" was riding the Erie Canal Towpath west through the state: "Montana or Bust". He was kind enough to have his photo taken by Chris O'Neil who was out for her bicycle ride too. ~ At Kirkville N.Y.
Alan and Marcy
Alan and his wife Marcy rode from Brockport to Pittsford and back. After an overnight stay at a cozy B&B, they drove back to Pittsford to complete another 25-mile segment round trip. They have done this on a number of U.S. trails, including a previous trek across the Erie Canalway Trail from Buffalo to Syracuse.
Scott & Nancy
Scott and Nancy are riding end-to-end then proceeding on to Boston, Mass.
Vaughn and Debbie
Vaughn and Debbie are celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary by coming to Rochester and riding various trails on different days. They parked in Genesee Valley Park and rode to Brockport. The next day they will rode East followed by doing the River Trail south. They love our bike trails.
Kelly & Richard
According to Kelly and Richard's blog, ShiftingGears, they are cycling, "Oregon to Maine and then down to mile zero in the Florida Keys" this summer. They claimed our Trail Ambassador was the first one they've come across on their entire trip.