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Weedsport to port byron
 -  + How much of the Weedsport to Port Byron portion of the Erie Canal Bike Trail is on busy streets? We started in Jordan hoping to go to Port Byron and back but we stopped in Weedsport when the Trail too...
Discussion started 06/17/2020 06:37 PM by CB - 2 replies (last reply by Pat Day at 06/21/2020 01:07 PM)
CB from B'ville on 06/17/2020 06:37 PM
How much of the Weedsport to Port Byron portion of the Erie Canal Bike Trail is on busy streets? We started in Jordan hoping to go to Port Byron and back but we stopped in Weedsport when the Trail took us to a fairly busy road.

 
wnybubba from Bflo-Roc on 06/19/2020 09:45 PM
Most of it.

 
Pat Day from Binghamton on 06/21/2020 01:07 PM
Did this yesterday, like a mile of it is on State road 31 and there wasn’t a lot of traffic.The shoulder/bike lane was wide and free of gravel.


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SYR west to Port Byron
 -  + Started at Camillus Viaduct, There were several interesting historical markers and articles like a canal boat. If I lived nearer, I would walk the trails there, the state has done a really nice job cr...
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Pat Day from Binghamton on 06/21/2020 12:56 PM
Started at Camillus Viaduct, There were several interesting historical markers and articles like a canal boat. If I lived nearer, I would walk the trails there, the state has done a really nice job creating little bridges and detours. The trail goes through a charming town named Jordan. Gorgeous and well maintained period buildings. Excellent NYC style pizza at Tow Path Pizza, they have outdoor tables. Commiserated with the owner for a bit , I wish it was easier , I hope more people using the trail stop at his place. There were nice , well stocked antique stores in the town too. Enjoyable ride to Port Byron, on the way back we stopped at a brew pub in Weedsport, Lunkenheimer., they have kick ass Kolsch and many other selections. The main street is actually a block off of the Rt. 31 trail. There were three beautiful murals celebrating the canal that I noticed on this route . Lots of wildlife on the trail including a number of turtles, deer, chipmunks, bunnies and a variety of birds. 42mi round trip.


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SYR-DURHAMVILLE
 -  + Rode from Dewitt to Canastota last week. Paved section was very nice along the canal, ended around Green Lakes SP spur. The rest of the way was crushed stone, easy enough to ride on but the contrast i...
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Pat Day from Binghamton, NY on 06/10/2020 10:47 PM
Rode from Dewitt to Canastota last week. Paved section was very nice along the canal, ended around Green Lakes SP spur. The rest of the way was crushed stone, easy enough to ride on but the contrast is notable. Noticed a nice variety of birds along the way and fragrant honeysuckle. Not much open in the town of Chittenengo, maybe that will change in the upcoming weeks. It is the home of L. Frank Baum, author of Wizard of Oz books and there was a yellow brick road! There was a bike tire pump and a nice sitting area on the trail in Chittenengo. A food truck was parked nearby that wasn't open at this time. There was an interesting looking brew pub, Erie Canal Brewing in Canastota, not open except Friday and Saturday. I would of loved a pint and will surely check it out next time.


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Lock 15 State Campsite in Fort Plain
 -  + When they going to fill up the canal
Discussion started 06/06/2020 05:55 AM by Cindy shutts - 2 replies (last reply by Bop at 06/10/2020 10:08 PM)
Cindy shutts from Fultonville on 06/06/2020 05:55 AM
When they going to fill up the canal

 
wnybubba from Bflo-Roc on 06/10/2020 07:25 AM
July 4th is the schedule. Google NYS Canal Corporation

 
Bop from Rochester on 06/10/2020 10:08 PM
I've seen a number of boats east of Brockport. Bridges are all down other than Spencerport, which is a major mess (there's no roadbed) do to repair work stated last fall. The water blocks "don't know what to call then" have one door down from Greece to Hulberton.


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 -  + are e bikes ok ?
Discussion started 06/06/2020 01:05 PM - 1 reply (last reply by wnybubba at 06/10/2020 07:23 AM)
Anonymous on 06/06/2020 01:05 PM
are e bikes ok ?

 
wnybubba from Bflo-Roc on 06/10/2020 07:23 AM
Not sure but have seen several. Many go to off mode when approaching others on the trail.


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Lock 8 Park in Schenectady
 -  + Is there any chance of thru bikers camping at Lock 8 ?
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DandyDon from Fairfield, Ohio on 06/09/2020 06:28 PM
Is there any chance of thru bikers camping at Lock 8 ?


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Lock 8 Park in Schenectady
 -  + Is there any chance of thru bikers camping at Lock 8 ?
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DandyDon from Fairfield, Ohio on 06/09/2020 06:28 PM
Is there any chance of thru bikers camping at Lock 8 ?


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Status of the Erie Canal Services
 -  + Does anyone know if the restrooms or the campgrounds along the canal are open? I didn't see any "official" Erie Canal status info on this site of the NYSP web site.
Discussion started 06/08/2020 09:20 PM by Greg - 4 replies (last reply by wnybubba at 06/09/2020 03:51 PM)
Greg from Huntsville, AL on 06/08/2020 09:20 PM
Does anyone know if the restrooms or the campgrounds along the canal are open? I didn't see any "official" Erie Canal status info on this site of the NYSP web site.

 
wnybubba from Bflo-Roc on 06/09/2020 11:53 AM
Officially, not open in state areas but most tiwn & village parks are ooen and facilities are unlocked. Besides... there are many places to stop -- namely gas stations and restaurants now open to outside dining have open restrooms. Im on day four --> no issues at all.

 
John from Pittsburgh, PA on 06/09/2020 12:50 PM
Bubba.....can't wait to hear your recap!

 
DandyDon from Fairfield, Ohio on 06/09/2020 03:34 PM
Hey Bubba, I'll be waiting for your recap too!

 
wnybubba from Bflo-Roc on 06/09/2020 03:51 PM
For sure! I've been taking notes. Here is the FB Fubdrauser link to my trip. I post daily updates.

https://www.facebook.com/donate/568936390678105/?fundraiser_source=external_url


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Flying in without bikes
 -  + My family is considering flying to Buffalo and biking to Albany. Don't know if we can Rent bikes one-way or at least catch a bus or train and return them to Buffalo. Any ideas? Than you, Bill
Discussion started 06/07/2020 01:05 PM by Bill in CA - 1 reply (last reply by John at 06/09/2020 12:49 PM)
Bill in CA from Ventura, CA on 06/07/2020 01:05 PM
My family is considering flying to Buffalo and biking to Albany. Don't know if we can Rent bikes one-way or at least catch a bus or train and return them to Buffalo. Any ideas? Than you, Bill

 
John from Pittsburgh, PA on 06/09/2020 12:49 PM
Bill in CA - Try this page from Parks and Trails New York (PTNY): https://www.ptny.org/cycle-the-erie-canal/plan-a-trip/bike-shops

Click Buffalo and the ones with asterisks next to their name rent bikes. I'm not familiar with rentals but I'm sure someone does it and they may even deliver you and the bikes to the starting point.

Not sure how to get the bikes back. You will need to check with Amtrak with their drop off points. You might have to box your bike from what I've read as roll-on, roll-off is either non-existent or limited/sold out. There was a thread in this forum a month ago where someone had an issue getting the train to unload bikes, I don't recall all the details but have a look in the rest of the forums. Perhaps there's a bike shop in Albany with a shuttle that goes back to Buffalo?

I was lucky in that I did the Cycle the Erie Canal event they organize so the buses returning were all organized for me.

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Cardtronics ATM in Rochester
 -  + Cardtronice
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Cardtronice


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 -  + Cardtronice
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Cardtronice


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Canadian Geese!
 -  + Beware! The number of Canadian geese on the section from Lockport to Rochester is a hazard. I counted an army of 97 today swimming together! They aren't very friendly when you try to pass either. T...
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SMW from Medina, NY on 06/06/2020 03:44 PM
Beware! The number of Canadian geese on the section from Lockport to Rochester is a hazard. I counted an army of 97 today swimming together! They aren't very friendly when you try to pass either. They've been chasing me and have been super aggressive.


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Bathrooms
 -  + Are the restrooms open?
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Johnny from Lake county on 06/06/2020 09:17 AM
Are the restrooms open?


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Lock 15 State Campsite in Fort Plain
 -  + When they going to fill up the canal
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When they going to fill up the canal


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July 11, 2020 planned trip
 -  + I am planning a trip from Buffalo to Albany beginning this July 11th. Just wondering what the chances are at this time ,that there will be enough services open to support this plan ?
Discussion started 06/03/2020 09:52 AM by M Fluke - 2 replies (last reply by John from Cobleskill at 06/04/2020 09:26 AM)
M Fluke from Harrisburg Pa on 06/03/2020 09:52 AM
I am planning a trip from Buffalo to Albany beginning this July 11th. Just wondering what the chances are at this time ,that there will be enough services open to support this plan ?

 
wnybubba from Bflo-Roc on 06/03/2020 10:12 PM
@M Fluke
I think you should be fine. Restaurants may not be open for dining, but most services are available now in Reopening Phase 2. I take off Saturday and am not planning on too much difficulty. I was in a ROC bike shop Monday -- very open and also had a spoke repair at REI Roc. Called, curbside service done in 15-min. Food from take out or grocery or convenience stores depending on how you are outfitted. Travel safe. I'm in the Bflo/Roc area if you need anything give me a shout.

 
John from Cobleskill on 06/04/2020 09:26 AM
If everything goes according to plan, all services should be open. Access to those services might be limited but you won't have any problems...if things stay on schedule.

btw, I'm doing it and leaving July 9th, Buffalo to Albany.


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Amtrak to Buffala/visit Niagara Falls
 -  + We're planning a thru ride on the Erie Canal Bike Route. Planning to park in Albany and take the train to Buffalo. Upon mid day arrival we're planning to bike to Niagara Falls and back. Map Quest show...
Discussion started 04/16/2020 07:59 PM - 14 replies (last reply by John at 06/03/2020 10:15 AM)
Anonymous on 04/16/2020 07:59 PM
We're planning a thru ride on the Erie Canal Bike Route. Planning to park in Albany and take the train to Buffalo. Upon mid day arrival we're planning to bike to Niagara Falls and back. Map Quest shows a 21 mile 1 way route. Has anyone rode this stretch? Looks like part of the route might he on a bike route. How bike friendly or this a good idea? Also is amtrak travel a pain in butt or what. We'd need to bring a pedal wrench that I'd need to send back home or carry along the route unless there's a bike shop near the train station or trail. Thanks

 
John from Pittsburgh, PA on 04/17/2020 04:42 PM
Very bike friendly. Buffalo to Niagara Falls (NY side) is all bike path except for the whole of Grand Island. The two bridges over and onto the island are big bridges but have separated sidewalks. Once over the first bridge you will take Grand Island Blvd. (Rt. 324) north which parallels I-190. Been a long time for me on that road but I recall it having pretty wide shoulders.

If you bring your passports, I can recommend an even better ride. Cross over the Peace Bridge at Buffalo to Ft. Erie, Ontario and after riding a small section of road heading north in Ft. Erie, you're on the Niagara River Recreational Trail all the way to Niagara Falls. It's a beautiful ride!

You could even incorporate both and just do all of it in one big circle route. If I was planning this I would start at Buffalo (Peace Bridge) over to Ft. Erie, Ft. Erie to Niagara Falls, ONT, cross back into the US (Rainbow Bridge) to Niagara Falls, NY, then take bike paths back to Grand Island and into Buffalo. But that's just me. :) Both sides are about the same mileage.

If you turn Bicycling on in Google Maps, you will see the trails on both sides of the border. Either way is a nice ride.

I'm not familiar with bike shops. You'll have to see if Amtrak has Roll On/Roll Off bike service so you don't have to box your bike, the undoing of pedals and twisting of handlebars is not fun to put back together.

Good luck.

John

 
Rick from Grafton, Va on 04/17/2020 10:50 PM
John,
Thanks for all of the info. I've started looking/figuring out some of the routes but good to know what I'm thinking is mostly correct.

 
Rick from Grafton, Va on 04/17/2020 11:00 PM
John,
We've actually had a change of plans and have decided to take the train from Albany to Niagara Falls. The station isn't too far from the state park. Maybe 20 min. We'll have passports so thinking we/ll cross the Rainbow Bridge and back then head toward Buffalo via the routes you mentioned. Time is a factor as we'll also need to get at least to Tonawanda or Lockport in order to get to a campground for the night. Not sure about the mileage but I'm thinking 25 miles from the falls to Buffalo depending on which route we take. Also there's a PO about 5 blocks from the train station so we could send the pedal wrench home after use. Anything else could be done with normal bike tools that I always carry.

If you have any other info please feel free to forward. Greatly appreciated. I'm a great info source for the Allegheny Passage/C&O but the Erie Canal ride will be new to me.Tanks again.

 
John from Pittsburgh on 04/18/2020 09:53 AM
Sounds like a great trip, Rick! Erie Canal is a fantastic ride. Love the GAP/C&O...I’m hoping my trip there this year goes through as planned but we’ll see. I do recognize your name/town from that trails forums.

One more thing you can check out that might affect your trip: the US-Canada bridge wait times. You’ll want to see if there are any major delays. There’s a few sites online. 99% of the time it’s no big deal but sometimes big holiday weekends and global political events effect border crossings. But it’s usually no big deal. Pre 9/11, you could go on the pedestrian sidewalks but now they want you on the roads as if you’re car traffic which is still strange to me. Passport requirements seemed to have reduced traffic a bit though (it must be wide open now I’m guessing).

Since were talking Niagara Falls, one of my favorite rides ever is the Greater Niagara Circle Route. 87 miles, all in Ontario. Start at Niagara Falls, and go north to Niagara-on-the-Lake (NOTL), west to Port Weller, then turn south towards Welland along the Welland Canal and continue south to Port Colborne, then east to Fort Erie, then north to Niagara Falls. I did it over two days to soak it all in. The falls, the gorge, forts, monuments, the Welland Canal, the town of NOTL, lakes Erie and Ontario, wineries (beautiful!), farms, and old estate houses along the Niagara River. Stunning. All of it is paved and all of it is on trail except the part between NOTL and Port Weller and a small section coming out of Niagara Falls. Obviously that’s one for another day! :)

Oh....Lake Effect Ice Cream in Lockport, NY right at the locks is a must stop.

 
Rick from Grafton, Va on 04/18/2020 10:28 AM
Well darn. Just did a tentative Amtrak ticket search and according to their website you can't check boxed bikes at Albany, Buffalo, nor Niagara Falls. They only have a page to check small pets. Amtrak is a pain in the butt and there are only a few shuttle services and most only haul up to 4 people/bikes or they want to guide the trip themselves. At least that's what I'm seeing. Darn.

 
John from Pittsburgh on 04/18/2020 11:53 AM
Good grief you can’t even check a boxed bike on that train? Geez. I though at least you’d have that. We’re pretty fortunate that roll on/roll off service is at both ends of Pittsburgh and Washington DC. And you can still do boxed bikes if those sell out. I’m guessing in the vacuum left behind of no train connection bike services that some shuttle services simply have to exist between Buffalo and Albany.

You could try contacting Parks and Trails New York (PTNY). They have responded to me about questions about the trail in the past. They run the annual Cycle the Erie Canal trip and also manage the trail.

There has to be a shuttle out there somewhere! :-)

 
wnybubba from Bflo-Roc on 04/18/2020 10:14 PM
@Rick from Grafton
Enjoyed reading your messages with John. FTR, I wholeheartedly agree with John about the Fort Erie -> Niagara Falls tour. Regardless of what is happening with the train situation (PTNY is a good source as might be the NYS Erie Canal Corporation - Canalway Trail) for more information or direction. What I wanted to share was the thought that you were thinking of going to NFalls and then to Buffalo and then to Lockport. That is a lot of backtracking. Start in Buffalo - go north to NFalls and then east to Lockport. No need to come back to Bflo from NFalls. I'm local to Buffalo so if you need any help give me a shout.
PS - Nothing wrong with starting in Bflo and taking the trail up to Tonawanda and then over Grand Island to the Falls and then to Lockport to stay in NY and use the Canalway Trail -- but as John mentioned, the CDN side is a beautiful ride. He might have more experience with the bridge traffic, but I'd shirt past cars and get to the front of a line - but that's the renegade in me!

 
Rick from Grafton, Va on 04/19/2020 11:48 AM
Thanks guys. This route is all new to me. I've ridden the Allegheny Passage probably a dozen times including several Passage/C&O thru rides. Greenbrier River in Wva, Jackson River, and a bunch of other routes. I believe in research so less goes wrong. Thanks for al your help. Hopefully the country will be back on track by the time we leave in Sept.

 
Lovetobike from Buffalo on 05/30/2020 02:02 PM
I've riden from ft Erie to Pt Colborne to Welland but "lost" the trail there. Where can I find a trail map?

 
John from Pittsburgh, PA on 05/30/2020 06:33 PM
Lovetobike...try this downloadable map: https://www.niagararegion.ca/government/initiatives/gncr/PDF/gncr-map-web.pdf

and this also: http://www.niagaracyclingtourism.com/bike-routes/greater-niagara-circle-route/

Looks like near Welland the canal splits...there is an "old" canal and a new modern canal that the Great Lakes freighters now take. The main GNCR route runs along the old canal in Welland but its not that long. I do recall some of the signage being poor in Welland as the trail zig zags through town. I found this odd because the entire trail was well marked otherwise. As you will recall, there is not a lot of shade on the Welland Canal part of the trail so to those who haven't done it yet, bring the sunscreen! ;-)

John

 
Lovetobike from Buffalo on 05/30/2020 10:02 PM
Thanks John! I'm going to give it another try when I can get in the country ?????????

 
John from Pittsburgh, PA on 06/02/2020 12:33 PM
WNYBubba - Oh wow, that’s so funny when you said “but I'd shirt past cars and get to the front of a line - but that's the renegade in me!” One time on the Rainbow bridge coming back to NY, the cars were like 10 deep fanned out in the customs lines but had backed up to the point where the cars we’re still stuck in the two lane part of the bridge. I just snaked through that pinch point and had my pick of the shortest line. : -) Kinda felt guilty cutting but.....ah, not really! No one said anything probably because they don’t want to attract the attention of Customs agents.

I still think it’s silly you have to go through as a car now because pre 9/11 you went on the sidewalk and through the pedestrian custom line. I don’t think Bicycle traffic is going to overwhelm the customs agents!

Rick from Grafton - Did you ever get your bike box/Amtrak situation sorted out? Curious to see because if I ever do the Erie Canal again, I would need to figure out a way back.

 
wnybubba from Bfll-Roc on 06/02/2020 11:43 PM
@John from Pittsburgh -- we'll see how the renegade in me works out next week. I start my tour Saturday and totally plan on somewhat renegade camping across state. Mostly it's just me, but prompted as a way to deal in the COVID world I'll be touring in.

Actually... from anyone on the forum: any experience in bivouac camping on the trail? I've spotted a few rural parking access areas that should work and am thinking I'll be good at several of the Locks -- even ones that are not specific identified as camping allowed. At this point the Canal is not open, but I don't believe that should pose an issue. Other than that, if there's a patch of ground or clump of trees to crash by, I'm good.

Anyone with any experience to share?

 
John from Pittsburgh, PA on 06/03/2020 10:15 AM
WNYBubba - the only camping I’ve personally done were the sites set up by PTNY during the Cycle the Erie Canal event (ie. school grounds) so I don’t know about campsites. But with that said, I did find these sites that might open up some potential areas for you:

http://www.canals.ny.gov/trails/camping.html

https://forums.adventurecycling.org/index.php?topic=15632.0 (a forum talking about it)

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.reddit.com/r/bicycletouring/comments/44dd0s/erie_canal_stealth_camping/ (Reddit discussion)

Also, I don’t know if your into Podcasts, but please check out The Pedalshift Project. He just wrapped up a three part series on his 2015 trip on the Erie Canal from the archives. He talks about camping at the locks. Mosquitos are an issue he had at some of the swampier parts of the Canal. Very informative! And the host is originally from the Rochester area. :-)

Best wishes on your journey!

John


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Curfew in Buffalo
 -  + Just an FYI, through Sunday, there is a curfew at 8PM in the city of Buffalo, so it you're riding through, or starting here, be aware of this.
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Just an FYI, through Sunday, there is a curfew at 8PM in the city of Buffalo, so it you're riding through, or starting here, be aware of this.


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Uncle G's Ice Cream in Pendleton
 -  + Find distance from maker 29 to 33
Discussion started 03/10/2020 08:14 AM - 3 replies (last reply by Lovetobike at 05/30/2020 01:33 PM)
Anonymous on 03/10/2020 08:14 AM
Find distance from maker 29 to 33

 
wnybubba on 03/15/2020 10:46 AM
According to Google Maps Uncle G's is 1.7 miles from the trail.

 
Anonymous from Lockport on 04/30/2020 09:27 PM
If you are taking the canal trail from the Tonawandas to Lockport, Uncle G's is ON the trail. A recently-completed section is paved all the way into Lockport.

 
Lovetobike from Buffalo on 05/30/2020 01:33 PM
A must stop along an absolutely beautiful new path!


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Roads Tonawanda - Lockport
 -  + My wife and I are planning a trip from Buffalo - Rochester this summer and the trail is on several different roads for about 6 -7 miles between N. Tonawanda and Lockport. Can anyone tell me if the sho...
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Bob from Pittsburgh on 05/20/2020 08:04 PM
My wife and I are planning a trip from Buffalo - Rochester this summer and the trail is on several different roads for about 6 -7 miles between N. Tonawanda and Lockport. Can anyone tell me if the shoulder is very wide and what the traffic on these roads is like? What is the speed limit? Is there a lot of traffic? Just trying to get a sense of what this portion of the trail is like?

Thanks
Bob

 
wnybubba from Bflo-Roc on 05/20/2020 10:06 PM
Ahhh... you'll love this answer! That section was opened and paved late last year. Enjoy! All pathway to Lockport.

 
Lovetobike from Buffalo on 05/30/2020 01:23 PM
There is a portion of the trail that is on Tonawanda Creek Road on your way to .Lockport. However, the new section from the Museum ( with a stop at Uncle G's for an ice cream), is just beautiful! TonAwanda Creek Road is 45-55 in sections but not too busy when I was on that section last week.



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Buff to Rochester
 -  + How much is the trail between Buffalo and Rochester? My friends and I are interested in doing this soon but my friends are very anti dirt
Discussion started 05/24/2020 07:33 PM by Nate - 7 replies (last reply by John at 05/25/2020 06:33 PM)
Nate from Buffalo on 05/24/2020 07:33 PM
How much is the trail between Buffalo and Rochester? My friends and I are interested in doing this soon but my friends are very anti dirt

 
Nate from Buffalo on 05/24/2020 07:34 PM
How much is the trail unpaved*

 
John from Cobleskill on 05/24/2020 08:30 PM
The map on follow URL is good at what is paved and what is not.

https://www.ptny.org/bike-canal/map/

 
John from Cobleskill on 05/24/2020 09:04 PM
The map on the PTNY.org website is a good map regarding the surfaces on the Erie Canal.

https://www.ptny.org/bike-canal/map/

 
John from Pittsburgh,PA on 05/24/2020 09:59 PM
Hi Nate, Buffalo to the Tonawanda’s is paved surface but after that, it’s crushed gravel. Not really dirt but you And your friends (and your bikes) will be dusty after a day in it. I think you will find it agreeable as you roll pretty fast considering. If it rains hard, the trail gets a little soupy but it drains eventually. I think around Rochester you pick up some more paved trail but I don’t recall where exactly. I think there’s a thread in here From not long ago that mentioned where that is. John from Cobleskill is on the money with his suggestion of checking out the PTNY website and map. Best of luck!

 
Nate from Buffalo on 05/24/2020 10:11 PM
Awesome thanks guys!

 
wnybubba from Bfll-Roc on 05/25/2020 02:11 PM
Even better... paved to Lockport now.

 
John from Pittsburgh,PA on 05/25/2020 06:33 PM
Indeed, you are right WNYBubba! Lovely trail from Buffalo to Lockport!

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