From June 23-28, 2025, the NSS will host the society's annual convention in Cobleskill, NY.  This page covers one of the many non-caving activities at the convention .

The convention website:  https://caves.org/convention/2025-nss-convention/ 

Bike rides along the Erie Canalway Trail

The nearby Erie Canalway Trail is a multi-use recreational path (biking, walking, skating) that is mostly level and is usually easy biking with views along the Erie Canal. The three routes listed here can be easily shortened or lengthened to suit your riding style and free time. These routes are almost entirely off-road on paved paths. There are numerous parking areas that can be reached by a 30-40 minute drive from the fairground. Pick a parking area to start at and ride. 

Routes from West to East:

Erie Canalway (1) - Little Falls to Canajoharie (19 miles)

Erie Canalway (2) - Canajoharie to Amsterdam (22 miles)

Erie Canalway (3) - Amsterdam to Schenectady (17 miles)

Other Canalway maps and guides can be found at: https://empiretrail.ny.gov/map#erie-canalway-trail  and https://nycanalmap.com/

The Erie Canal turns 200 in 2025!  https://eriecanalway.org/bicentennial 

Bike route between Fairgrounds and SUNY

Biking between the Fairgrounds and the SUNY Cobleskill campus is short trip of around 1 mile on mostly flat roads. 

Biking between the Fairground and SUNY Cobleskill

Biking around Cobleskill

These are on-road intermediate to expert routes for fit cyclists  https://www.komoot.com/guide/2203239/road-cycling-routes-around-cobleskill

References:
Riding a Bicycle Safely in New York State  (link to a PDF)

Canalway Trail Closures 

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