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The Best Large Towns To Visit On The Trail (And Where To Stay!)

Want to find hotels for the biggest cities along the Trail? From Manhattan to Albany all the way to Buffalo, we’ve got you with recommendations on where to stay and sightsee on your travel!

Top 7 Campsites Along The Hudson Valley Greenway Trail

Looking to travel the Empire State Trail, but wanting to camp instead of look for hotels? Here’s a four-day journey from New York City to Albany on the Hudson Valley Greenway Trail, with all the campsite info you need.

How To Bike The Erie Canalway Trail In Six Days (And Where To Stay!)

Looking to bike the Erie Canalway Trail but unsure where to stay? We’ve got you. See campground, Airbnb and hotel recommendations on this six-day trip guide to get you prepared for a beautiful tour of the entire Erie Canal in New York State.

Top 3 Day Trips Along the Erie Canalway Trail

Want to explore shorter segments of the Erie Canalway Trail? Here are our top 3 day trips you can take - and where to stay and sightsee along your journey.

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Support local businesses.

Show off your New York pride.

We’re building a community around the Empire State Trail.

“As a marathon runner, I train by running along different segments of the Trail. I’ve been running on trails in the area since 2012 - before the Empire State Trail existed.”

“I grew up along the Hudson River, so of course I wanted to start with the Hudson Valley Greenway Trail."

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