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.
Ashmeeda and Donald
I give the overall experience an A+, 10+, 2 thumbs up. From the breakfasts, dinners, rest stop snacks, it (2015 Cycle the Erie Canal Tour) was all healthy and plentiful from the wine from day one to the last day end of tour celebration. This was my husband's and I first ride but definitely not our last. I would highly recommend this ride to anyone looking for not only an adventurous vacation but one where you support a great cause and feel "accomplished" at the end of the ride. Kodos to all the young riders as they inspire me, especially when I felt tired......
Make this ride part of your vacation in 2016!!
Ann and Peter
This is Ann and Peter who shipped their bikes from California to Buffalo just ride the Erie Canalway Trail to Albany.
Gabrielle & Marianna
Gabrielle and Marianna are not riding kiddie bikes, and they're not towing their Samsonite luggage. These experienced riders have fold-a-bikes, and the bikes fit neatly into their travel cases, leaving room for some clothes, etc. They fly to their destination, unpack, and they're set to go. Here they are at Higginsville where a part of the Canalway Trail doubles as a village road. They were part of the rare meeting of 8 cyclists from Buffalo, Quebec and Central NY at the same place and same time.
Alan and Rachel
Alan met his daughter Rachel from Boston in Buffalo to ride the Erie Canalway Trail to Syracuse. They stayed overnight at a hotel in Brighton south of Rochester and then rode the Genesee Riverway Trail along the east side of the Genesee River to downtown Rochester and a BBQ place.
Phil
This is Phil. He is riding the Transamerica trail to San Diego CA.