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eAdventures USA – Empire State Trail
April 13, 2022 - Founded in 2017, the 750-mile Empire State Trail (EST) showcases the state of New York’s scenic landscapes and rich history. Touted as the nation’s longest multi-use state trail, the fabulous EST route is a co-branding initiative encompassing more than 20 regional trails that are part of the Hudson Valley Greenway Trail, the Erie Canalway Trail, and the Champlain Valley Trail.
Launched to promote outdoor recreation and encourage healthy lifestyles, the iconic Trail is composed of mainly off-road segments that are generally flat, and it welcomes cyclists and walkers of all ages and abilities to experience the Empire State’s urban centres, village main streets, rural communities, and diverse history,
The Hudson Valley Greenway was created in 1991 in part to establish a network of multi-use trails along both sides of the Hudson River and consists of a land trail and a water trail for paddling and boating. From Battery Park in Manhattan to Albany, the 200km section of the EST is primarily on Bike Route 9, a north-south on-road bicycling trail.
Connecting Albany and Buffalo the Erie Canalway Trail follows one of the world’s most famous man-made waterways for 350km across upstate New York for a unique heritage getaway. A series of recommended family-friendly trips offer round-trip routes that range from 3km to 22.5km. The trail offers easy access to communities along the way, with plenty to see and do.
The Champlain Canalway Trail is the second-longest of four canals in New York State and runs 200 miles north from Albany via an on-road bicycle route to the Canada border at Rouses Point. The route takes cyclists and walkers through a landscape rich in agricultural and cultural heritage, with many points of interest to explore along the way.
For the most part Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes are allowed on the EST trail but some restrictions apply, as guidelines are set by the state or local government entities and continue to evolve.
The new Empire State Trail is expected to draw 8.6 million visitors annually, providing a safe, recreational and scenic pathway for local New Yorkers and tourists alike to experience the state’s varied landscapes and amenities.
