Day 57 Niagara Falls to Albion, NY

55.65 miles, 507 feet. Today we said goodbye to Niagara Falls and pushed onward across upstate New York. We encountered several bridge closures due to construction and had to detour around which added a few more miles to the route. We hit up another Tim Hortons for donuts and a restroom break. This is becoming a pattern!

At Lockport, we picked up the Erie Canal Trail. The Erie Canal Trail is actually a towpath for the Erie Canal. It was once used by oxen to pull barges up the canal. Today the surface was mostly crushed stone. It was smoother and wider in some places and more narrow in others. While it is definitely rideable by bicycle, it is still not as smooth as the Katy Trail. Although there were small sections that were paved especially around the trailheads. There were many bridges crossing the canal and several locks. The only traffic on the canal were private boats and a few kayaks. At Middleport we stopped at a cute bakery for smoothies and cookies.

We will continue on the trail until we reach Albany in a few days. Tonight we are in Albion, NY. Tomorrow is another short mileage day.Read more