Looking for itinerary ideas
- + My wife and I are planning to ride the trail from Buffalo to Albany in 2022. We would probably make the trip in 7 or 8 days. We would appreciate a suggested itinerary with towns and lodging suggesti...
Discussion started 10/22/2021 10:44 PM by TC - 39 replies (last reply by Pat at 06/03/2022 08:48 AM)TC from Tucson on 10/22/2021 10:44 PM
My wife and I are planning to ride the trail from Buffalo to Albany in 2022. We would probably make the trip in 7 or 8 days. We would appreciate a suggested itinerary with towns and lodging suggestions. We like quaint hotels and B&B's. Is there any one stop that would warrant a layover day to see the sights? Thanks for any suggestions. We rode the GAP/C&O this year and have made multiple trips across Missouri on the Katy.
Bill in Houston from Houston on 10/26/2021 10:35 AM
I have a huge itinerary that I don't feel like editing and that will not fit here. If you want it in full email format, drop your email address here.
TC from Tucson on 10/26/2021 03:07 PM
Thanks Bill, are you on the facebook rail to trail site? My wife posts often there. Just posted our trip on the GAP/C&O. Don't want to post my email address on this site.
TC from Tucson on 10/26/2021 03:07 PM
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Bill in Houston from Houston on 10/27/2021 09:18 AM
I just posted in this one. This site blocks the posting of links, so I had to fake it out a little.
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Bill in Houston from Houston on 11/10/2021 01:24 PM
TC, can you see my reply in a post above this one dated 10/26?
TC from Tucson on 12/03/2021 03:29 PM
Bill, we could not see your itinerary. If you are willing, you could send it to email address:
ocean_view_dreamer@yahoo.com
We would really appreciate your insights. We have 7-9 days to ride the canal trail. We like to stay at quaint and local flavor type lodging. If you have ideas concerning restaurants and sightseeing along the way, we would appreciate that too!
We would rent bikes in Buffalo and figure out how to return them and us to Buffalo from Albany when we have finished the ride.
We are contemplating doing the Erie Canal this May or returning to our favorite Katy Trail or maybe even doing the GAP round trip.
Thanks Bill.
bet from Lincoln, CA on 12/07/2021 05:41 PM
Bill - can you send your itinerary to me? TIA bjfred@wavecable.com
Bill in Houston from Houston on 12/10/2021 05:47 PM
Check your inbox!
wnybubba from Bflo/Roc on 12/11/2021 08:43 PM
I bikepack, so I'm not up on quaint places to stay, but I would help with dining suggestions once you have an itinerary mapped out.
As far as sightseeing, you should definitely add Niagara Falls to your Buffalo start. There are a bunch of way to do it. You could search on this forum. I think Rochester has some interesting sights and Albany is a great city to explore. Maybe sharing some more about your personal interests will help with receiving appropriate responses.
Elle from Tampa, FL on 12/19/2021 04:27 PM
Hello Bill - Could you send me your itinerary too? Thank you so much. jog.falls@yahoo.com
Mph from Saint Louis Missouri on 12/24/2021 08:23 AM
Hello Bill,
We are planning a trip to ride the Erie next summer, would love a copy of your itinerary for Buffalo to Albany!
michelehedrick@yahoo.com
Bill in Houston from Houston on 01/14/2022 06:04 PM
Sent!
Jeff& Vera Johnson from Wasilla Alaska on 01/20/2022 11:58 PM
Hi Bill-we would also to see your itinerary. Our email is: jeffverajohnson@gnail.com
Dion from Syracuse on 01/25/2022 07:07 PM
Could you also send your intinery to mtboxess@gmail.com
Thx
Mark from Glenmont NY on 01/27/2022 02:29 PM
I would love to see your itinerary too< if you don’t mind emailing - markmoore1580@gmail.com
I posted an itinerary in a different thread that is primarily camping, but i may do the trip with my wife too and she would prefer not to camp
Thanks
Bill in Houston from Houston on 01/27/2022 03:40 PM
sent!
Julester from Colchester, CT on 02/02/2022 06:35 PM
Hi Bill,
Could you possibly send this itinerary to willggn@aol.com? It would be so appreciated.
Debbie on 03/20/2022 09:01 AM
Hi,
My husband and I are trying to figure out a plan for riding the Erie Canal this summer. It sounds like Bill has been sharing his itinerary with many people! If it would be possible, we would love to see it too! Or anyone else who has an itinerary that they thought worked well!
Debbie
carliche1961@gmail.com
OttoBier from Allentown PA on 03/21/2022 09:14 PM
Hello Bill.
If you would kindly send to another?
houses.tumulus_0j@icloud.com
Thank you.
Bill in Houston from Houston on 03/22/2022 11:07 AM
Sent!!!!
VG from Albuquerque on 03/29/2022 05:37 PM
Hi Bill, we are also very interested in your itinerary for the Erie Canal trail. Thank you so much for being so helpful. We did the GAP/C&O a few years ago and loved it. We also are interested in the Katy trail if anyone could recommend which to do first. Thanks! vivian.griego@gmail.com
Vickleah from W Mass via Detroit on 04/08/2022 08:21 PM
Hi Bill, we are also very interested in your itinerary for the Erie Canal trail. Thank you! vicki.hesse@gmail.com
Jay from Wisconsin on 04/12/2022 09:12 PM
We'd also like your itinerary. We are also looking at a side trip to Niagara Falls as part of the first day and would appreciate any tips. Many thanks!! jay.vancleave@gmail.com
Marcel from Utrecht, The Netherlands on 04/18/2022 12:08 PM
We’re planning to do The Erie Canada Bike Trail in september 2022 and would appreciatie it very much if we could receive some itinerary ideas as well.
Our idea is to rent bicycles in Albany and take them on the train to Buffalo. From there we think we need 7 or 8 days back to Albany.
Thanking you very much
dielange@ziggo.nl
Bill in Houston from Houston on 04/18/2022 02:50 PM
Sent to everyone above. Have a great ride!
Anna from Bloomington on 04/18/2022 04:25 PM
I would also love to see your itinerary, Bill. I am planning to do the ride with a couple of friends in mid-May. Can you send it to me also?
annamaria.mecca@gmail.com
Robin from Delaware on 04/20/2022 06:03 PM
Hi Bill,
Would love to see your itinerary. We are just starting to plan long distance bike trips.
Much appreciated! robinferoli@gmail.com
Pat from Greencastle, IN on 04/25/2022 05:15 PM
Hello All…
Seems lots of folks looking for itineraries for the Erie Canal Trail. My husband and I will be riding it this Fall from Albany to Buffalo and taking Amtrak back to Albany with our bikes. Planning 7 riding days….average will be about 51 miles/day or there abouts. Longest day 61, shortest 27 due to having to catch the Amtrak in Buffalo back to Albany on day 7. Train leave Buffalo Exchange station at 12:55pm so need to be in Buffalo in time to catch that.
If anyone may be interested in our itinerary as well….you can send me an email at pmness10@gmail.com and I’ll be happy to share. I have the lodging already reserved and can share that as well if you are not bike-packing
In recent years, we’ve done the Katy And GAP/C&O and have kept that info as well
Happy trails,
Pat
Anonymous on 04/26/2022 01:07 PM
Hello! My husband and I are also interested in seeing your itinerary. Please send to
jrugg@hotmail.com
thanks!
Pat from Greencastle,IN on 04/28/2022 01:52 PM
Sent….thanks for asking
Sandy from PORT WASHINGTON on 05/03/2022 07:10 AM
Hello Bill
Pls share the above itinerary planning to ride Erie section in the coming months. Thanks so much in advance
Snrx62@aol.com
Sandy
Martin from CHESAPEAKE on 05/09/2022 02:33 PM
Can I get a copy as well?
mphillips@tidewaterpastoral.org
Eva from Morristown NJ on 05/09/2022 08:14 PM
Hello Bill from Houston,
Can you please email your itinerary to my email address: ewawysocka@yahoo.com?
Thank you in advance.
Eva from Morristown NJ on 05/09/2022 08:51 PM
Hello Bill from Houston,
Can you please email your itinerary to my email address: ewawysocka@yahoo.com?
Thank you in advance.
Mary from East Montpelier on 05/13/2022 09:24 PM
Hey Bill, one more request for your itinerary;
mariafettig@hotmail.com
Thanks!
Bill in Houston from Houston on 05/17/2022 05:48 PM
OK, I think that I got everyone. If not, let me know!
Tom from Austin on 05/26/2022 08:36 AM
I would appreciate getting itinerary. I'm planning to do the trip in mid-August. tglinehan@gmail.com
Jettz from Georgetown on 05/31/2022 06:03 PM
Hello Bill! Can you also send me your itinerary to skylabear916@gmail.com
It’s my turn to plan a bike packing adventure and I’m a bit overwhelmed. Thank you! ??
Pat from Greencastle,IN on 06/03/2022 08:48 AM
Hello all….
I have offered up our itinerary as well for a 7 day ride on the Erie Canal. We are doing it from East to West due to the hotels in Buffalo being very expensive. Much cheaper in Albany. I have listed daily mileage and places we have booked to stay along the way. Our trip is from Aug. 28-Sept 3.
Anyone interested in our itinerary, can email me at pmness10@gmail.com
We’ve sent it to a number of folks already
Thanks,
Pat
Overnight parking
- + Just starting to plan a trip. My thought is to drive from NJ, park, ride west to east for 3-5 days. and then take Amtrac back. I don't feel compelled to start in Buffalo.
Where would be safe spots...
Discussion started 05/30/2022 05:23 PM by Kevin - 2 replies (last reply by wnybubba at 06/02/2022 11:16 PM)Kevin from Morristown, NJ on 05/30/2022 05:23 PM
Just starting to plan a trip. My thought is to drive from NJ, park, ride west to east for 3-5 days. and then take Amtrac back. I don't feel compelled to start in Buffalo.
Where would be safe spots to park overnight for 3-5 nights? I don't think I have to park at the Amtrak stations, unless they are the best choices.
Yankee John from Vermont on 05/31/2022 12:14 PM
Consider parking at SUNY Brockport, there are unused parking lots in the summer where your car will go unnoticed. The ride east to Albany will fit your time frame. You'll have to ride from the Rochester Amtrak west back to Brockport. If you don't want to ride west at the end of your trip consider parking at the University of Rochester campus right on the trail.
wnybubba from Bflo/Roc on 06/02/2022 11:16 PM
Kevin, I've written this before (and executed such many times) if you very kindly ask a motel to leave your car in their lot, they will gladly say yes. Ask for a favor, explain what you're up to and be willing to do so under their wishes (i.e. Park on the side lot, etc.) There are a couple motels right south on E. Henrietta Road from the REI in Rochester. I've left my vehicle at one more than once (with permission).
A couple years ago I suggested to someone to look into the Monroe Community Hospital (across from REI). Word came back that it worked out very well -- so there's that option.
The ride from the train station is easy and trailed. A few days ago I posted elsewhere in this forum directions from the RR Station to the Canalway which would be right near REI.
So, other than Rochester -- ditto the thoughts for any Amtrak Station along the way. I do think Rochester is a good place to start/finish. Let me know if you need any more help.
COVID
- + Has anyone had COVID before doing the Buffalo to Albany section of the ride? I'm registered for the 8-day organized ride in July and I tested positive for COVID 2 days ago. In fact, I got sick 2 days ...
Discussion started 06/01/2022 04:58 PM by Nina - 1 reply (last reply by wnybubba at 06/02/2022 10:36 PM)Nina from Portland, OR (born and raised in Buffalo) on 06/01/2022 04:58 PM
Has anyone had COVID before doing the Buffalo to Albany section of the ride? I'm registered for the 8-day organized ride in July and I tested positive for COVID 2 days ago. In fact, I got sick 2 days after getting my 2nd booster shot! I feel like I'm getting over a nasty head cold. Not too sick but it did knock me down for the first 3 days. I feel a lot better but I'm only 5 days in. I'm an avid cyclist. I was riding 90 minutes on my exercise bike every day and walking for an hour during my lunch break. Everything I'm reading is telling me that returning back to exercise should be slow and gradual. My fear is that my training will be like having to start over and I won't be up for the distance. Anyone else been in this situation?
wnybubba from Bflo/Roc on 06/02/2022 10:36 PM
So you're an avid bicyclist. My thoughts? You've already been training and it won't take much to get you into "okay" shape after Covid -- especially if you had a mild case. It takes a while to regain full stamina, but with a month ahead you should be fine. But mostly... this is not a grueling ride. It is quite an easy excursion where you just have to put in the daily miles. There's lots of daylight so you don't have to beat yourself up and the changing scenery (and others with you) break up any boring moments. So... don't sweat it. Train the best you can and just enjoy the peddling and the scenery!
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COVID
https://bikeeriecanal.com/talk.aspx?tid=479&tonly=1
Red Roof Inn Weedsport in Weedsport
- + Clean, convenient, well situated. There is a super nice couple who run this place are definitely trying to class it up. My room was way nicer than I expected for a RRI.
Discussion started 06/02/2022 02:29 PM by Bryan W - 0 repliesBryan W on 06/02/2022 02:29 PM
Clean, convenient, well situated. There is a super nice couple who run this place are definitely trying to class it up. My room was way nicer than I expected for a RRI.
Buffalo to Rochester and back on Amtrak
- + My wife and I are planning on driving from Cleveland to Buffalo on a Thursday evening (maybe 7/14), spending the night close to the Exchange Street Amtrak station, and on Friday morning riding the Eri...
Discussion started 06/02/2022 01:38 PM by MRN Travels - 0 repliesMRN Travels from Brecksville on 06/02/2022 01:38 PM
My wife and I are planning on driving from Cleveland to Buffalo on a Thursday evening (maybe 7/14), spending the night close to the Exchange Street Amtrak station, and on Friday morning riding the Erie Canalway Trail to Medina. We will spend the night there, maybe at Hart House Hotel.
On Saturday we are planning on riding the trail to Rochester, catching the 5:24PM Empire Service back to Buffalo with our bikes onboard.
I have read differing things about the trail from the Exchange Street Station in Buffalo to around Lockport. If we leave our car close to the train station in Buffalo, will we be riding on the trail or on roads for a number of miles?
We probably could ride all the way from Buffalo to Rochester in one day, but my wife would prefer this trip to be more leisurely.
I'd appreciate anyone's comments on our plans.
Thanks in advance for your ideas!!!