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Kim from Long Island NY on 6/11/2021 11:06:35 AM:

Hi, We are thinking of riding from Buffalo to Albany in September. I'm not super athletic but think I will be ok as long as the hills aren't awful. We only have 6 days. We would be taking Amtrak and starting from a hotel nearby the station and ending at the Albany Amtrak. Any helpful hints? Any hotel recommendations along the way. Is this doable? Tell me the good, bad and the ugly please!
If I had to cut out a section, which would you cut out? Which are the most scenic and least scenic parts?

Maggie from Lagrange on 6/12/2021 6:43:10 AM:

We are starting our trip today - Buffalo to Syracuse. Will post how the train and hotel worked out in Buffalo.

Anonymous from Alexandria on 6/12/2021 7:30:10 AM:

Very interested in your followup re train & hotel. We are making this same trip in August. Am concerned about riding thru city to get to Depew.

John W. from Pittsburgh,PA on 6/12/2021 1:06:20 PM:

Kim from Long Island: Most of your questions will be easily answered if you scroll through the pages of other threads on this forum. All of these questions have been asked and answered many times before, you just have dig through a few pages. I think once you understand the trail towns, elevations, hotels, train connections, food options, etc, you will be much better informed to decide if this ride is possible for you. That said, this trail is doable for anyone as long as you have a few days in the saddle behind you and the appropriate gear and planning so you’re not miserable. : )

John

Paul from Amherst, NY on 6/14/2021 4:50:52 PM:

I live in Amherst which is about 10 miles from Depew. There is no easy way by bike to get from Buffalo to the train station. The canalway trail which goes thru Lockport is about 25 miles north of the amtrak station.

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