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.
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.
Mike
Mike is a math professor who started in Port Huron MI and is going to Bar Harbor. Then he will bus to Anacortino, WA and bike back to Michigan. The path over the bridge is a deer trail. The bridge goes over the canal.
Ina and Mirko
Ina and Mirko are from Germany. They rode to Portugal then came to NYC and are currently traveling around the world.
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!!