What is the 750 mile bike route in New York State?

Take a Look. Last December, the Empire State Trail — a sprawling, 750-mile cyclist and pedestrian route that connects Buffalo to Albany and New York City to the Canadian border, forming what looks like a sideways T — opened to the public.



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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. Some sections are on-road, but off-road trail resources are used as much as possible.

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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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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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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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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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Devil's Path Trail (Ultimate Guide) Everything you need to know about the Devils Path — one of the most difficult hiking trails in New York State.

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Perhaps one of Minnesota's most standout trails is the 115-mile Paul Bunyan State Trail, which is the longest continuously paved rail trail in the country. The route starts in Brainerd and ends up north in Bemidji, which just so happens to be the home of the Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox statues.

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WHAT IS THE ROUTE? The 40-mile tour spans the city's five boroughs, beginning in Lower Manhattan and traveling north into the Bronx, before heading to Queens, Brooklyn and ultimately, crossing the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and concluding in St. George near the Staten Island Ferry.

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