The Ultimate Empire State Trail Adventure

Experience the ride of a lifetime with Cycle the Hudson Valley, a fully supported, multi-day bike tour through New York’s breathtaking Hudson River corridor. Follow the Empire State Trail from the Capital Region to New York City, pedaling past rolling farmland, charming river towns, historic landmarks, and world-class views. This unforgettable journey blends adventure, community, and the natural beauty of the Hudson Valley into one incredible journey.

Two women in cycling gear sit outside of a pizza shop.

AUGUST 2-7, 2027

Ready to start exploring? Registration opens November 12. Register your interest in joining Cycle the Hudson Valley 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 do the work for you! Camp sites, meals, rest stops, cue sheets, gear transport and support vehicles are all covered.

230 miles in 5 days

Distances average 40–60 miles per day, with paved trails, crushed-stone or stone-dust trail, and on-road sections.

Get ready for the trail

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 5-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
  • 3 dinners

Starting at $925/person

Youth 5-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
  • 3 dinners

Starting at $520/person

Albany to NYC

The Hudson Valley is home to the longest pedestrian bridge in the state, the nation’s oldest winery, America’s first presidential library, and some of the most historically significant landscapes and engineering marvels in the country.

Two cyclists ride along a pedestrian bridge.
Two cyclists ride along a pedestrian bridge.
A group of three cyclists pose for a photo on a paved path along the Hudson River.
A flight of beers sits alongside a helmet at an outdoor brewery.
An aerial view of a cyclist traveling along a rail trail in a marshy area.