Bikes on Board: A Guide to Using Amtrak to Ride the Erie Canalway Trail

When you decide to ride the Erie Canalway Trail from one end to the other, chances are you’re not going to want to turn around and ride the 360 miles back to where you began. Luckily, thanks to years of advocacy, it’s now possible to use the train to shuttle you and your bike across the state!

Eating your way across the Erie Canalway Trail

Cycling the Erie Canal - both PTNY’s organized tour and a self-supported tour - are both known as opportunities to “eat your way across the state” and experience some of the great local delicacies that New York’s canal communities have to offer. From Buffalo Wings to Utica Pie, it's a good thing cycling works up … Continue reading Eating your way across the Erie Canalway Trail

Guide to Camping on the Erie Canalway Trail

If you love sleeping under the open sky and waking up to the sun, or you're just traveling on a budget, camping along the Erie Canalway Trail is a great way to spend your nights on the trail. Luckily, the Erie Canalway corridor has lots of places to pitch a tent, giving you the flexibility … Continue reading Guide to Camping on the Erie Canalway Trail