What is the 750 bike route in NYC?

The 750-mile Empire State Trail showcases New York's special places, diverse history, and iconic landscapes.



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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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The Central Park Full Loop is the quintessential NYC bike ride, running along the 6.1-mile interior perimeter of the park. Riding the Full Loop allows you to see many of Central Park's iconic destinations, bodies of water, fields, statues, and the unique characteristics that vary throughout the 800 acres.

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How hilly is the Empire State Trail? Different sections have very different elevation profiles. The Erie Canal section is mostly flat because it mostly follows the canal and rivers. The Champlain Valley section is more hilly because it mostly uses roads.

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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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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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The great state of Minnesota has made huge strides in its effort to become a world-renowned bike destination. The state is home to over 4,000 miles of paved biking trails — plus plenty more that are quite literally off the beaten path. Minnesota is home to two official United States Bicycle Routes (USBR).

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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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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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Did you know? The ride in the elevator up to the 86th Floor Observatory takes less than one minute. The Empire State Building has appeared in more than 250 movies to date.

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Is there a time limit? There are no time limits or specified visiting windows. Allow at least one hour for your visit, slightly more if you will be visiting both the main deck and the top deck.

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Route. The route begins in Lower Manhattan, heads north via Sixth Avenue through the interior of Central Park and continues into Harlem and the Bronx via the Madison Avenue Bridge. Re-entering Manhattan, it travels south along the East River on the FDR Drive.

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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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