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.

Adam

Reno, Nevada

A birder and an avid photographer, Adam is riding every trail he can find in the USA while he can still do it using only human power. He has a GPS unit that puts bread crumbs down every 5 miles he travels. His only income is a few sponsorships.

Peter, JoAnn, and Rudy

Australia & Washington, DC

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.

Hunter and Andrew

Poughkeepsie, New York and Austin, Texas

Andrew is from Poughkeepsie and was headed to Minneapolis. Hunter, from Austin, TX, was cycling a circuitous route from Texas through New York along the Canalway Trail and then back out west to San Francisco.

20th Anniversary Ride

Fairport, New York

This group from Fairport is celebrating 20 years of riding the trail together.

Ann and Peter

Santa Rosa, CA

This is Ann and Peter who shipped their bikes from California to Buffalo just ride the Erie Canalway Trail to Albany.