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.
Ina and Mirko
Ina and Mirko are from Germany. They rode to Portugal then came to NYC and are currently traveling around the world.
Ginger, Tucker & Fiddle
Ginger and Tucker (and that's Fiddle in the Flyer) are traveling coast-to-coast on their way to Cape Cod. Fiddle takes turns riding and running. He's a little wet in the photo from a cooling plunge in the canal.
Pat and Michele
These siblings arrived at the Erie Canalway trail by riding across the country. He came from Tucson and she rode from Seattle. They were on their way to Boston and then Maine.
Dave and Kathy
Their fall ride from Palmyra to Fairport and back included
views of the historic canal structures along the trail as well as plenty of
fall foliage.
Retiree Riders
You're never too old. This group of retired teachers in their 70s and 80s rode from Charlotte north of Rochester, through Rochester, to Genesee Valley Park on the Genesee Riverway Trail. They then headed west along the Erie Canal Trail west to Long Pond west of Rochester.....stopping at Starbucks. They then rode up the 390 trail to the Hamlin Beach expressway back to Charlotte.
