New York Erie Canal Bike Tour

We’ll pedal by early 1800s historic commercial port cities, explore canal locks, and ride 100 miles of the Erie Canalway, a National Heritage Corridor. This tour spends 4 days on the mostly limestone trails of the towpath of the Erie Canal, the most commercially enduring and historically significant canalway in the U.S.

We will meet in Lockport where the ride begins! The first day takes you along the Erie Canal from Lockport, NY towards Buffalo. At the end of the ride, we’ll return to Lockport where you will get your first glimpse of  the “Flight of 5” from the canal! The next 3 days will be spent riding the Canal towpath to Newark, NY. Enjoy pedaling along this car-free trail and piece of US history.

Custom bike tour departures available for groups of 6 or more.

Day 1: Pedal from Lockport towards Buffalo- getting your first glimpse of the “Flight of Five,” a series of 10 impressive locks that work together to transport boats up and over the escarpment. We will end our day with a canal cruise through the Flight of Five.

Day 2: Continue your trek along the Erie Canalway Trail from Lockport, NY to Hulberton, NY. Tonight you are in for a real treat at the Genesee Country Inn.

Day 3: Enjoy breakfast at the Genesee Country Inn before pedaling another 35 miles on the canalway trail. Head to Pittsford where you’ll have your choice of dining options. Don’t miss out on the ice-cream from the Pittsford Farm Dairy located near the hotel.

Day 4: Roll through the town of Fairport and into your final destination at Newark, NY, completing 100 miles of Erie Canalway Trail!

Check out some photos of the Erie Canal Bike Tour