Is the Empire State Trail hilly?

Most of the Empire State Trail route follows “rail-trails,” which are repurposed historic railroad beds, and “Canalway trails” built adjacent to sections of the Erie and Champlain Canals. These trails are generally flat, with little change in elevation.



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12 of the Best Places to Stop Along the Empire State Trail
  • Old Erie Canal State Park (Finger Lakes/Central NY)
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  • The Met Cloisters (New York City)
  • Lockport Locks and Erie Canal Cruises (Greater Niagara)
  • Munson (Central New York)
  • Arkell Museum at Canajoharie (Central New York)
  • Old Base Museum Campus (Adirondacks)


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There are limited locations along the Empire State Trail route where overnight camping is available: As depicted on the trail segment maps, in some areas state and private campgrounds are located within 5 miles of the Empire State Trail route.

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Try this 1.5-mile out-and-back trail near Empire, Michigan. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 36 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.

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The Empire State Trail is a trail system spanning the state of New York from New York City to the Canadian border, as well as from Albany to Buffalo. At 750 miles, the Empire State Trail is the longest multi-use trail in the country.

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In Albany, the trail splits into two continuations of the Empire State Trail: the Champlain Valley Trail and the Erie Canalway Trail. The former heads from Albany to the Canadian border, terminating in the village of Rouses Point, while the latter connects Albany to Buffalo and Lake Erie.

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Bike Lanes As of fall 2021, NYC has over 650 miles of dedicated cycling space, the distance from New York City to South Carolina.

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