Ideas for Logging Miles

There are many great adventures in store when you hit the trail or get out on the water. Try one of our recommended cycling or paddling half-day and full-day trips. Or plan a multiday trip with one of our recommended itineraries. A few miles at a time will start to add up!

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Events

Saturday, September 5, 2026

Sep 05

Color Wayne Fun Run, Walk and Roll

  • T. Spencer Knight Canal Port, Newark
  • 199 Van Buren St Newark, NY 14513
  • Visit Website
  • Take part in this colorful 2-mile run/walk/roll for people of all abilities. Wear white and travel the 2-mile course along the Erie Canalway Trail and return covered by a rainbow of colors. Registration required. Benefits the Arc of Wayne Foundation.
Sep 05

Run 4 the River Half Marathon

  • Schenectady County Historical Society Mabee Farm Historic Site, Rotterdam Junction
  • 08:00am
  • 1100 Main Street Rotterdam Junction, NY 12150
  • Visit Website
  • Join us for a fast, flat half marathon from Mabee Farm to Frog Alley Brewing. Your choice of three post-race entrees by Lilly P’s, live entertainment by The Hitrick Bros and a FREE Frog Alley brew at the finish.

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Sep 08

Hikes and History Cruises

  • Hudson Crossing Park, Schuylerville
  • 02:00pm - 04:00pm
  • Co Rd 42 Schuylerville, NY 12871
  • Visit Website
  • Explore the Champlain Canal by land and water with Hikes and History Cruises. Enjoy a guided walk along with a scenic canal cruise, highlighting local history and landscapes. Free thanks to the NYS Canal Corporation’s On the Canals program. All abilities and disabilities welcome. Registration required; space is limited.

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Sep 10

Beers, Bikes, and Barges

  • Common Roots Albany Outpost, Albany
  • 06:00pm
  • 19 Quackenbush Square Albany, NY 12207
  • Visit Website
  • The Erie Canal Museum is back this summer with its popular Beers, Bikes, and Barges guided cycling tours across the Canal Corridor! Each event will consist of an approximately 60-90 minute guided cycling tour of the canal in four different communities. The first drink at the end of the ride is part of the $20 registration fee.

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Sep 19

Bank of Utica Canal Cities Classic

  • Bellamy Harbor Park, Rome
  • 10:00am - 04:00pm
  • 139 E Whitesboro St Rome, NY 13440
  • Visit Website
  • Join us for the first annual Bank of Utica Canal Cities Classic, an 18-mile point-to-point flatwater paddle from Rome to Utica that traverses the historic Erie Canal and the Mohawk River. The Erie Canal History & Heritage Festival will take place at the end of the race in Utica!

Monday, September 21, 2026

Sep 21

Inclusive Paddling On the Canal

  • Hudson Crossing Park, Schuylerville
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Co Rd 42 Schuylerville, NY 12871
  • Visit Website
  • Enjoy a guided paddle on the Champlain Canal in a welcoming, supportive environment for all abilities. Kayaks are provided, including adaptive single and tandem options with supportive seating, outriggers, paddle pedestals, and lightweight paddles. Explore nature, history, and calm waters. Free thanks to the NYS Canal Corporation’s On the Canals program. Registration required.

Saturday, September 26, 2026

Sep 26

Roc River Ride

  • Genesee Waterways Center, Rochester
  • 11:00am
  • 149 Elmwood Ave Rochester, NY 14611
  • Visit Website
  • Explore Rochester’s history and culture on a guided bicycle ride along the scenic Erie Canalway and Genesee Riverway Trails. Choose from three, seven, or 10-mile options with stops along the way for cultural presentations. All routes are accessible to wheelchairs. Riders ages eight to 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Sep 26

Twilight On the Trails

  • Hudson Crossing Park, Schuylerville
  • 06:00pm - 07:30pm
  • Co Rd 42 Schuylerville, NY 12871
  • Visit Website
  • Experience Hudson Crossing Park in a whole new way with Twilight On the Trails, a guided evening walk held on or near the full moon. As daylight fades, explore peaceful trails, take in the shifting light, and enjoy the quiet beauty of dusk. This unique, family-friendly inclusive program offers a relaxing way to connect with nature at the end of the day.

Friday, October 9, 2026

Oct 09

Route to Reform

  • Mechanix Hall, Utica
  • Recurring until October 10, 2026
  • 106 Liberty St. Utica, NY 13502
  • Visit Website
  • Discover the beginnings of the abolition movement in Central New York along the Oneida County Freedom Trail. Live music and performances provide a commemorative and educational environment. A bus is available for people with disabilities and those who are unable to walk.

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Oct 10

October "Fright" of Locks (Flight of Locks)

  • Waterford Harbor, Waterford
  • 01:30pm - 06:00pm
  • 1 Tugboat Alley Waterford, NY 12188
  • Visit Website
  • October 10, 2026 | 1:30-6 p.m. BOW instructor Kat Fitzpatrick will lead you through five locks of the steepest river declination in the U.S. This mid-to-late afternoon paddle may be spooky due to the deepening shadows--perfect for October. Costumes are encouraged! All are welcome (age 16+). Space is limited to 20 paddlers. Rentals are available nearby from UpstateKayakRental.com

Monday, October 12, 2026

Oct 12

Inclusive Paddling On the Canal

  • Hudson Crossing Park, Schuylerville
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Co Rd 42 Schuylerville, NY 12871
  • Visit Website
  • Enjoy a guided paddle on the Champlain Canal in a welcoming, supportive environment for all abilities. Kayaks are provided, including adaptive single and tandem options with supportive seating, outriggers, paddle pedestals, and lightweight paddles. Explore nature, history, and calm waters. Free thanks to the NYS Canal Corporation’s On the Canals program. Registration required.

Monday, October 26, 2026

Oct 26

Twilight On the Trails

  • Hudson Crossing Park, Schuylerville
  • 05:30pm - 07:00pm
  • Co Rd 42 Schuylerville, NY 12871
  • Visit Website
  • Experience Hudson Crossing Park in a whole new way with Twilight On the Trails, a guided evening walk held on or near the full moon. As daylight fades, explore peaceful trails, take in the shifting light, and enjoy the quiet beauty of dusk. This unique, family-friendly inclusive program offers a relaxing way to connect with nature at the end of the day.