The route has some history, too: in the town of Lockport, for example, you can see an original lock built to accommodate the canal's 600-foot elevation change.
About a third of this trail is built on former railroad tracks, offering a mostly smooth and level ride for cyclists of all levels. The route runs 360 miles along the historic Erie Canal and offers stunning views of the Adirondack Mountains and the Hudson, Mohawk, and Niagara rivers. The route has some history, too: in the town of Lockport, for example, you can see an original lock built to accommodate the canal's 600-foot elevation change.