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Wally Turvey from Chicago on 9/10/2023 9:49:44 PM:

Starting from Buffalo 9 14 23 and wondering if I will see others riding this time of year? Any trail issues to be aware of?

Old from Upstate on 9/11/2023 6:03:58 AM:

I don't know about the portion between Tonawanda and Lockport.

However, in mid-August I biked between Lockport and Gasport and saw only 1 other couple on the towpath during my entire ride.

Old from Upstate on 9/11/2023 7:14:36 AM:

my experience with " vague fear of trail issues" is: its a boogey man that doesn't exist on the towpath. There are no gremlins, sticky bandits, or people waiting behind trees with a baseball bat, or bad road condiitons.

WHile there are parts that are paved, there are parts where it is just really nice hard flat dirt.

Also, if it rains, you may get wet unless you hole up on a nearby bar that you can find using this web site by clicking on the circle on the map above that is the place you want to investigate.

The way to think of the towpath is: it is not unlike the road of life... if you peddle, you'll certainly get thru it, and if you are not so deterined to race thru it, you'll find that it is a beautiful ride and the road will be the least of your problems.... and will be one of the most memorable experiences you've ever had.... and you'll think back on it when you become an old man, get an e-bike, and try to do it again.

However, it might be a good idea to take a tire repair kit, just in case. Always have a Plan B in life, and a tire patch kit will be your Plan B on the towpath.

You will never forget your ride on along the canal. Stop every few miles, just to see what's arround you.

The Road bekons you. Answer its call.

DK from Fultonville on 9/11/2023 8:55:14 AM:

I ride the trail between Canajoharie and Amsterdam a couple times a week. (Old man on a Ebike).

Very few other riders between none and a dozen depending on the weather forecast.

Watch out for horseback riders, Amish wagons and the exhaust that comes out of the horses.

In my opinion it is the best thing New York State has ever done.

Schoharie crossing visitor center has nice clean bathrooms and welcome trail riders.

Karens Produce and Ice Cream has good burgers.

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