Self-Guided Tours: Erie Canal

The 718 Outdoors Self-Guided Erie Canal Tour follows the scenic and historic routes of one of North America's greatest engineering accomplishments. See our main Self-Guided Tour Page for what is included in our Self-Guided Tour packages.

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What You Get:

• See Full Description of Package Items on our Self-Guided Tours Main Page
• Patches (1 for each rider)
• Ride Program (1 for each rider)
• Maps (1 for each rider)
• Ride Guide Book (1 for each rider)
• Routes (1 for each rider)
• Zoom Call (Group)
• Access
• Packing List and Strategy (Group)
• Epic Ride Weather Reports (Group)

4 Day Erie Canal Self-Guided Tour

Starting in Syracuse, NY, travel the historic Erie Canal to Albany, NY

• Start in Syracuse, NY
• Day 1: 25 mi, +450 ft, Camping at Green Lakes State Park
• Day 2: 65mi, +656 ft, Camping at Frankfort, NY
• Day 3: 51 mi, +621 ft, Camping at Tribes Hill, Lock 12
• Day 4: 55 mi, +1386 ft, Trip ends in Albany, NY
  
• 196 mi, +3,113 ft
  

6 Day Erie Canal Self-Guided Tour (the Full 718 Route)

Starting in Buffalo, NY, travel the historic Erie Canal to Albany, NY

• Start in Buffalo, NY
• Day 1: 67 mi, +884 ft, Camping in Holley, NY 
• Day 2: 69 mi, +1,038 ft, Camping in Lyons, PA 
• Day 3: 69 mi, +1,416 ft, Camping at Green Lakes State Park
• Day 4: 65mi, +656 ft, Camping at Frankfort, NY
• Day 5: 51 mi, +621 ft, Camping at Tribes Hill, Lock 12
• Day 6: 55 mi, +1386 ft, Trip ends in Albany, NY
• 376 mi, +6,001 ft