Fast Facts

A few details about the Erie Canalway Trail.

Length

360 miles of mostly flat, multi-use trail and on-road segments, that run from Albany and Buffalo, NY.

Surface

Pavement is the most common trail surface, with some stone dust, gravel and natural surfaces along the way.

Elevation

The Erie Canal water rises 566 feet from the Hudson River to Lake Erie.

Shopping, theatre, museums, parks, historical landmarks, locally sourced food, wine and beer are accessible from the trail.

Completed in 1825, the Erie Canal connected the Hudson River to Lake Erie spurring America’s western expansion.

Bed and breakfasts, inns, motels, campgrounds, restaurants and bike shops are all easily accessible from the trail.

Join the more than 2,000 people who have walked or cycled the entire length of the Erie Canalway Trail through the End-to-End Recognition Program.

From a couple of hours to a weeklong ‘end to end’ ride, visitors can plan trips based on location, length of stay or interests.

Purchase a guidebook and begin planning your cycling adventure along the Erie Canalway Trail.

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