Successful businessmen John Robinson, a congenital amputee, and Doug Hamlin, a quadriplegic, will ride their hand cycles from Tonawanda to Albany from June 30 to July 11 as part of the second annual “Our Ability Journey Along the Erie Canal.” The men will be accompanied by their families and many others as they cross the … Continue reading Erie Canalway Trail to host second annual Our Ability Journey
End-to-Enders stories – an inspiration for your trip
Scotia, New York native Mark Supley and a friend planned to cycle the entire Erie Canalway Trail during the summer of 2013 to conduct research on a combination history and guidebook that his friend planned to publish. After Mark’s cycling companion had to cancel at the last minute, another one of Mark’s friends agreed to … Continue reading End-to-Enders stories – an inspiration for your trip
Bikes on Board gaining steam
Although Amtrak serves Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Rome, Amsterdam, and Albany along the Erie Canalway Trail and Fort Edward and Whitehall on the Champlain Canalway Trail, bikes cannot be rolled onto trains as they can in other parts of the country. Inclusion of bicycle racks on Amtrak trains would make it easier for cycling tourists to … Continue reading Bikes on Board gaining steam
Lock 32 Brewing provides a window onto life on the canal
Lock 32 Brewing Company opened it doors on the Erie Canal and Canalway Trail in Pittsford at the end of 2013. The owners, John Clark, Seth Clark, and Casey Dunlavey, were born and raised in Upstate New York and were looking to combine their love for the region with their passion for good craft beer. All … Continue reading Lock 32 Brewing provides a window onto life on the canal
Canal Corporation to “close the gaps” in Rome
The New York State Canal Corporation announced in April the start of construction of two and a half miles of new Erie Canalway Trail in the City of Rome. The project consists of two segments. The eastern segment extends approximately two miles from the existing trailhead in Stanwix to South James Street. The new trail … Continue reading Canal Corporation to “close the gaps” in Rome
Roll out the welcome mat – Cycling the Erie Canal is coming to your community in July
With more than 500 cyclists and volunteers, Cycling the Erie Canal is an opportunity for every community along the trail to roll out the welcome mat and showcase local businesses and area attractions. Let the cyclists know you're glad they’ve come. Set up signs along the route announcing what you have to offer, provide maps … Continue reading Roll out the welcome mat – Cycling the Erie Canal is coming to your community in July
Friends of the Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail – Maintenance and More
Members of the Friends of the Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail have been caring for their section of the Erie Canalway Trail for decades. Before they formed as the Friends in 2000, many of today’s members assisted the Schenectady Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club with clean up and beautification along the City of Schenectady section of … Continue reading Friends of the Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail – Maintenance and More
2014 Canal Clean Sweep: A great success
On April 25-27, volunteers across the state showed their appreciation for the New York State Canal System and Canalway Trail by participating in the 9th annual Canal Clean Sweep. Overall, volunteers from more than 150 businesses, civic groups, and community organizations hosted 106 events on sections of Canalway Trail and adjacent areas. Due to their … Continue reading 2014 Canal Clean Sweep: A great success
Tuesdays on the Towpath series begins
Tuesdays on the Towpath - a series of eight recreational bike rides along the Erie Canalway Trail in the Old Erie Canal State Park - kicked off on May 13th. Hosted by local canal-related museums and organizations, these free social rides will take place on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, May through … Continue reading Tuesdays on the Towpath series begins
Popular trail segment getting an upgrade
Work continues on the rehabilitation an eight-mile segment of the Erie Canalway Trail from Monroe Avenue in Pittsford to Main Street in Fairport. Upgrades being made on the trail include the rehabilitation of the existing stone dust and asphalt paths, improvements to the drainage and safety infrastructure, as well as the installation of new directional … Continue reading Popular trail segment getting an upgrade
Canalway Trail Times 