Erie Canal Trail - East Only
Our full 9-day Erie Canal Tour is certainly an epic ride. But those seeking a less daunting experience can opt to ride half the Erie by riding either the WEST half - Buffalo to Syracuse, or the EAST half - Syracuse to Albany. Both follow the same daily itineraries as our full Erie Tour.
Pricing:
Double Occ: $1789
Single Occ: + $400
Deposit of $500 per person required with reservation. You will be invoiced for balance, including any discounts or adjustments.
2027 Tour Dates:
June 19 - 23 :: Sept. 4 - 8
The Essentials:
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Difficulty: Easy
Total Miles: 180 miles -- Avg. Daily Miles: 40 - 50
Meals: 4 Breakfasts; 2 Lunches; 1 Dinner
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Syracuse
If you will join the tour to cycle the East Only, you'll want to make sure to arrive early to ensure a visit to the Eire Canal Museum. After checking in to your hotel, you'll connect with our team for a brief orientation, then have the evening to enjoy the vibrant city of Syracuse.
Day 2: Syracuse to Rome (48 miles )
There’s plenty of great cycling between Syracuse and Rome as you cruise effortlessly along the trail reaching Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum in 17 miles, and definitely worth exploring. From the Landing we continue on, cycling past and over many aqueducts and awesome Lock 21, before stopping for a trailside picnic lunch. In Rome we’ll visit remarkable Fort Stanwix before cruising the last few miles to our hotel.
Day 3: Rome to Little Falls (40 miles)
It’s easy, beautiful cycling as we venture out for charming Little Falls. Along the way, we’ll stop for a picnic lunch at lovely Fort Herkimer Church Historic Site. After lunch you’ll have the option to take a 90-minute, well narrated, scenic cruise on the Erie Canal ($$$), or just head for Little Falls where you can explore the cool antique and artisan shops.
Day 4: Little Falls to Schenectady (60 miles)
Don’t be intimidated by today’s 60 miles, the downhill is in your favor! Enjoy the easy glide as we cycle to Schenectady offering beautiful natural scenery as well as Revolutionary War History. Very short distances from the bike trail are Oriskany Battlefield, Herkimer Home, and Schoharie Crossing Historic Site. We’ll stop at a local farm and produce stand for lunch and ice cream, before reaching historic Schenectady. In the evening we’ll gather for our Au Revoir Erie dinner social where we can look back on and share experiences from our fabulous adventure on the Erie Canalway Trail.
Day 5: Schenectady to Albany (30 miles)
It’s our last day on the ECT as we cycle through the Capital Region stopping for a quick visit to beautiful Cohoes Falls before dropping the kickstand in Albany, the end of this incredible adventure!