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Speak up for the Adirondack Rail Trail!

The NYS DOT and DEC recently announced proposed changes to the Remsen-Lake Placid Travel Corridor UMP that could lead to the development of the Adirondack Rail Trail in the Adirondack State Park. Without your support, however, the trail might only be part…
Trails New York and Adirondack Recreational Trail A https://cycle.ptny.org/get-involved/take-action/2015/07/speak-adirondack-rail-trail

TrailsBlog: A stretch of tranquility in downtown Syracuse

PTNY's new monthly TrailsBlog feature kicks off with a look at Syracuse's Onondaga Creekwalk, a 2.5 mile long trail linking downtown and the recently remediated Onondaga Lake
TrailsBlog is a new monthly feature from that highl…while in Syracuse for the 2019 International Trails Symposium. This three https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2019/05/trailsblog-stretch-peace-downtown-syracuse

TrailsBlog: Vischer Ferry in February

Lightly packed snow, scenic landscapes, and abundant wildlife sightings at the Vischer Ferry Nature Preserve make for a perfect winter adventure this February.
nature trails… the Rexford Aqueduct. A variety of nature trails can be found throughout the preserve. The 8. https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2021/02/trailsblog-vischer-ferry-february

Tales from the Trail: 3,000 Miles by Bike from Maine to Montana

In this exclusive interview, we sat down with Erica for a little Q&A to find out about where the trip took her, some details about her day-to-day, and where she plans to go from here!
Wisconsin and Minnesota on some fantastic trails…fferent communities and on so many different trails and roads back to my work at Parks … Trails New York. Want even more details about her https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2021/09/tales-trail-3000-miles-bike-maine-montana

Trails Blog: Small Town Charm on the Zim Smith Trail

From history to nature to top-notch eats, this rail-trail off the Empire State Trail from Mechanicville to Ballston Spa has it all!
road trails https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2022/05/small-town-charm-zim-smith-trail

Ultimate Guide to Camping Out on the Empire State Trail

September is the perfect time to get in one last trip out on the trail. Plan your overnight adventure on the Empire State Trail now with our new interactive map and guide.
parkstrailsny …ParksAndTrailsNY https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2022/09/camping-out-empire-state-trail

​Six Improved NY Trails and Pathways

From creeksides to mountaintops, PTNY has helped fund many exciting trail projects in NYS. Check out these examples of some recent projects we're sure you'll enjoy.
to some of our favorite trails and pathways. REVOLUTIONARY WAR HISTO…RIC TRAILS Fort Montgomery State Historic Site… more accessible trails for visitors are the results of a https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2023/02/6-improved-ny-trails-and-pathways

Canalway Trail system received over 10 million visits during COVID-19

Data from the last five years indicate that the Canalway Trail system was vital during pandemic, and usage remains strong with 3.55 million visits per year.
ations along the Erie and Champlain Canalway Trails…ations along the Erie and Champlain Canalway Trails where electronic trail counters were used to…at four other locations along the Trails. Manual counts were conducted by volunteers https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2023/04/canalway-trail-system-received-over-10-million-visits-during-covid-19

Roll Out the Welcome Mat for Cycle the Erie Canal!

Parks & Trails New York's Cycle the Erie Canal bike tour will bring 700 cyclists through Erie Canalway Trail communities this July for its 25th Anniversary. Read on to see how your canal community can persuade cyclists to stop and visit, and ways to roll…
https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2023/06/roll-out-welcome-mat-cycle-erie-canal

Breaking Down Barriers to Greenway Trail Development

Every New Yorker deserves easy access to safe, high-quality greenway trails. Yet lack of funding, regulatory red tape, and absence of formalized processes create barriers to growing NYS’s greenway network. That’s why PTNY is working hard to support the de…
Trails New York is that every single New Yorker des…quality greenway trails. But barriers like lack of funding…to support the development of greenway trails reaching every corner of the state. New t https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2024/02/breaking-down-barriers-greenway-trail-development