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.
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.
Peter, JoAnn, and Rudy
On the Left is Peter Brown from Australia. He is riding from Washington, DC to Pittsburg to Niagara Falls then to Palmyra. On the right is JoAnn and Rudy DiGilio from Washington, NJ. They riding from end-to-end.
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.
Jeff & Tori
Jeff and Tori are riding end-to-end.
Kerry and Jeanna
This couple drove up from Florida to Buffalo to cycle the Erie Canalway Trail. When we caught up witht hem they were riding from Buffalo to Palmyra. They are riding as many trails in the U.S. as they can.
