2021 Erie Canal Bike Trip
Travel Blog
Itinerary
August 9th: Travel Day
August 10th: Day 1: Buffalo to Albion
August 11th: Day 2: Albion to Palmyra
August 12th: Day 3: Palmyra to Syracuse
August 13th: Day 4: Syracuse to Utica
August 14th: Day 5: Utica to Amsterdam
August 15th: Day 6: Amsterdam to Albany
August 16th: Travel day
There are 2 trains (1PM and 4PM) from Albany-Rensselaer, NY to Buffalo, NY (Exchange Street)
Ride Segments (thing to do and see)
Daily Stages
August 10th: Day 1: Buffalo to Albion
14 miles: Tonawanda - Start of canal
32.5 miles Lockport, Lunch Break
Option 1; Steamworks Coffee, 51 Canal Street, Lockport, NY. Looks out upon "Historic Flight of Five Locks".
Option 2; If Steamworks Coffee, doesn't work out, a park (Upson Park) is about 1/2 miles further that looks ideal for a picnic. Car to follow Grand St to Clinton St and right into park on Clinton St (small side road).
44.5 miles; Middleport
Small town with Alternative Grounds Café and Pony's Irish Pub
49.8 miles; Medina Falls on left
60.4 miles; Albion
South of canal, fast food including KFC, Burger King, Tim Hortons, Dunkin' and Walgreens
63 miles, End
August 11th: Day 2: Albion to Palmyra
12 Miles; Holley, exit East Ave at Canal Park
Sam's Diner
17 Miles, Brockport; exit south
Java Junction Café, Brockport Diner and fast food. Home of SUNY Brockport.
Food shopping: Aldi, Wegmans and Walmart
24.5 miles; Spencerport, exit south
Union Street Coffee House, Village Ice Cream, Spencerport Deport and Canal Museum
28.2 Henpeck Park on path
North Gate, 30 miles
Starbucks, Tim Hortons and Dunkin' north of path
36 miles, Rochester, Lunch break;
Genesee Valley Little League Field #2, 1355 Genesee Street, Rochester, NY. (Parking lot for baseball is across the street from 1355 Genesee St) Picnic;
40. 3 miles, Rochester;
North exit, Costco, REI and fast food
52.7 miles, Fairport;
South, Fairport Brewing Company. North RV&E Bike and Skate
60.5 miles Macedon
Lock 30
66 miles, end
August 12th: Day 3: Palmyra to Syracuse
Newark; 9.6 miles
Shopping; Wegmans and fast food.
Lock 28B, 10.8 miles
Clyde, 24 miles
Kee Kee Bun Café
Port Byron, 40.5 Miles, Lunch Break;
Picnic; Port Byron Old Erie Canal Heritage Park. Off Rt 31 just before Port Byron.
"Marvelous quick stop. Super pet friendly. Contains a new museum, 3 restored buildings plus the old locks.!"
"A hidden historical jewel. Well worth stopping for. The volunteer staff are wonderful and give a great tour of an old 1865 saloon that has been restored by our NYS toll money. Learned a lot about the history of the canal and our state and my 16 year old son really enjoyed it too. Highly recommended."
Lock 51, 47.5 miles
Baldwinsville 62.7 miles
Lock E24, Cafes and diners
End, 76.3 miles
August 13th: Day 4: Syracuse to Utica
Limestone Creek Aqueduct, 8.4 miles
Canastota, 23.3;
South, Bakery, North, McDonald's and Dunkin'
Oneida, NY, ~26
Shopping Walmart
Durhamville, 29 Miles, Lunch Break;
Picnic; Veteran’s Club, 5350 Canal St, Durhamville
Parking area across from Veteran’s Club. Ice and Drinks located 1 mile South on Main St. (Rt 46) across from the American Legion
Rome, starting at 44 mile
Fast food, Wendy's, Burger King, KFC, Denny's. Shopping Marshalls, Walgreens, ALDA
Oriskany, 53 miles;
Shopping Cliffs Local Market, Dollar General,
Lock 20 at 56.5 miles
End, 61.4 Miles
August 14th: Day 5: Utica to Amsterdam
Frankfort, 10 miles
Shopping, Melrose Supermarkets and some fast food.
Rest area; 17 miles
Locks; 19 miles
Little Falls; 22.8
North; McDonalds, CVS and Little Falls Hospital
23.5 miles, Lock 17
Johnsville, 33.4 Miles Lunch Break;
Option 1; Picnic at St. Johnsville Municipal Marina, 16 W. Main St
Option 2: The Bridge Street Diner, 10 Bridge St. Homemade American food. Did someone say pie??
Great food and plenty of it. Great atmosphere and very friendly atmosphere. Will definitely be going back. And highly recommend!!! 💓💓
Fultonville, 55.2 Miles;
McDonald's
Ice Cream, 59.8,
Exit right then left. Karen's Ice Cream on right
End, 66.3 miles
August 15th: Day 6: Amsterdam to Albany
17.8 miles, Schenectady, Break;
Arthur's Market, 35 N Ferry St
"I can’t speak high enough about this market, the employees, coffee, treats. It has been completely transformed and the owner has truly put their heart into their work. I try a new pastry every morning and I am always blown away. The pumpkin pop tarts are phenomenal. If you are hungry in the capital region come by for a egg sandwich from scratch."
End, 49.5 miles