Map | Empire State Trail (ny.gov) includes all 750 miles of trail from NYC to Lake Champlain and east-west from Albany to Buffalo. Printed maps are also available; request one here.
Camping on the Canal interactive map with information about campsites on the Empire State Trail.
The Cycling the Erie Canal Guidebook and cycletheeriecanal.com from Parks & Trails New York are comprehensive guides to cycling the Canalway Trail. The guidebook is easy to tuck in a bike bag and take with you. Highly recommended!
Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail Map- Excellent map of the Schenectady to Albany portion of the Canalway Trail; free from Friends of the Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail.
Champlain Canalway Trail- Find online maps and information on communities from Waterford to Whitehall.
The Feeder Canal Alliance offers a map and information about the Glens Falls Feeder Canal Trail. This scenic nine mile trail segment from Fort Edward to Glens Falls connects with the Glens Falls bikeway, a paved trail which leads to Lake George.
Supported and Self-Supported Trail Tours
Parks & Trails New York- Cycle the Erie Canal
518-434-1583
This annual 8-day supported ride from Buffalo to Albany attracts more than 700 cyclists from around the world and across the US. Four-day option also available. An outstanding way to experience the canal. Highly recommended.
Great American Bike Tours
949-424-5369
Offers fully supported bike tours along the Erie Canalway Trail.
Classic Adventures
800-777-8090
Noble Invention Bike Touring
844-424-5342
Offers self-guided tours along the Erie Canalway Trail.
Wilderness Voyageurs
800-272-4141
718 Outdoors
347-457-5760
Offers guided bike tours along the Erie Canalway Trail
Bicycle Loop Routes
Explore more using on-road routes that connect with the Canalway Trail.
Bike Through History- Cycle through the scenic Mohawk Valley with cue sheets and routes that connect with historic sites.
Download route maps (PDF) or request a copy from county tourism agencies.
Thanks to the New York Bicycling Coalition and county tourism agencies for developing the maps, with funding support from Erie Canalway.
