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.
Sallie & Carl
This is Sallie and Carl McDonald (brother and sister) from Florida. They are riding from Washington state to Bar Harbor. They were staying at a hotel in the middle of the Rochester construction from which our trail ambassador helped them find their way.
Karen & Jim
Meet Karen Moren and Dr. Jim Mally from the state of Washington and they are riding across the USA.
Lisa & Jim
This couple from Upstate New York are trekking from End-to-End for the experience, but also to create awareness.
Chris and Matt
Chris and Matt pedaled on a two-month, 3,910-mile journey across the U.S. from San Francisco to Boston, a portion of which involved cycling along the Erie Canal. Read about their experience.
Hunter and Andrew
Andrew is from Poughkeepsie and was headed to Minneapolis. Hunter, from Austin, TX, was cycling a circuitous route from Texas through New York along the Canalway Trail and then back out west to San Francisco.
