Biking the Canalway Trail
The Erie Canalway Trail is becoming a “must do” destination for long distance trail tourists.
It is home to the annual 400-mile cross-state Cycling the Erie Canal tour, a fully supported tour organized by
Parks & Trails New York 
.
Fully supported cycling tours along the Erie Canalway Trail that include fine lodging and restaurants are offered by:
- Classic Adventures -
Phone 800-777-8090
- Wilderness Voyageurs -
Phone: 800-272-4141
Self-guided touring is available along the Erie Canalway Trail. Three brochures are available to help plan your trip at Parks & Trails New York .
- The Inn-to-Inn Touring along the Erie Canalway Trail: Albany, Schenectady and Montgomery Counties covers the eastern end of the State,
- Inn-to-Inn Touring Along the Erie Canalway Trail: Syracuse to Little Falls covers the central part of the state and
- Inn-to-Inn Touring Along the Erie Canalway Trail: Lockport to Palmyra covers the western part of the State
The third edition of Cycling the Erie Canal: A Guide to 400 miles of Adventure and History Along the Erie Canalway Trail, is also available from Parks and Trails New York . The guide book contains route information and lists services such as bike shops, lodging and restaurants.
Cyclotour Guide Books - Publisher of "Erie Canal Bicyclist & Hiker Tour Guide, 2nd Ed. 2010 Revision" among other books on bicycle touring in New York State.