Parks and Trails New York
Parks & Trails New York is New York’s leading statewide advocate for parks and trails, dedicated since 1985 to improving our health, economy, and quality of life through the use and enjoyment of green space.
Cycle the Hudson Valley
Tour Operator: Parks and Trails New York
USA
6 days (Bike: 5 days)
200 mi (~40mi per day)
Active
Mixed on/off-road, Cycle paths and trails
Self-Guided
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The Ultimate Empire State Trail Adventure
Experience the ride of a lifetime with Cycle the Hudson Valley, a fully supported, multi-day bike tour through New York’s breathtaking Hudson River corridor. Follow the Empire State Trail from the Capital Region to New York City, pedaling past rolling farmland, charming river towns, historic landmarks, and world-class views. This unforgettable journey blends adventure, community, and the natural beauty of the Hudson Valley into one incredible journey.
We do the work for you! Camp sites, meals, rest stops, cue sheets, gear transport and support vehicles make Cycle the Hudson Valley easy.
Daily distances average 30–60 miles per day, with a mixture of paved trails, crushed-stone or stone-dust trail, and on-road sections.
You’ll experience the Albany-Hudson Electric Trail, Walkway Over the Hudson, Rosendale Trestle, and other iconic Hudson Valley spots.
Cycle the Erie Canal
Tour Operator: Parks and Trails New York
USA
8 days (Bike: 8 days)
400 mi (~50mi per day)
Leisure
Mixed on/off-road, Cycle paths and trails
Self-Guided
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Parks & Trails New York's Annual Bike Tour
Every summer, cyclists leave their cars behind in Buffalo to pedal along the historic Erie Canalway Trail to Albany for Parks & Trails New York’s annual Cycle the Erie Canal bike tour.
The 400-mile journey along the legendary Erie Canal ends in Albany eight days later. Along the way, cyclists enjoy some of the finest scenery, most interesting history, and unparalleled cycling in the United States.
Covering between 40 and 60 miles per day, cyclists travel along the Erie Canalway Trail, which is now more than 85 percent complete and the east-west axis of the statewide 750-mile Empire State Trail.