Where is the best part of the Empire State trail?

12 of the Best Places to Stop Along the Empire State Trail
  • Old Erie Canal State Park (Finger Lakes/Central NY)
  • Milton J. ...
  • 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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Popular section routes of the Erie Canalway Trail include Syracuse to Little Falls and Little Falls to Albany. Information about the many towns & attractions along these routes can be found at the handy Cycle the Erie Canal website.

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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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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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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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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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Foster Falls offers a start to one of the most scenic sections of the New River Trail with many bridges and even a tunnel.

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One World Observatory is much newer but has a history of its own because of its ties to the terror attacks of 9/11. The Empire State Building offers views from further up in Manhattan, so you'll see more things like Central Park and the famous museums than you could from the One World Observatory.

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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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