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Erie Canalway Trail

Chittenango to Erie Canal Lock 21
  • 20 miles
  • 7 to 10 hours
  • 1 hour, 30 minutes to 2 hours
  • Dog-friendly
  • Paved

Trail Overview

This 20-mile Empire State Trail section is an off-road trail welcoming bicyclists and walkers of all abilities. The segment starts at a trailhead parking area on Lakeport Rd, next to the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum. The trail heads east on the towpath of the original 19th century canal, named Old Erie Canal State Historic Park. The trail features long, uninterrupted trail stretches, passing by woodlands, wetlands and stream crossings. New stonedust surfacing was installed on the off-raod segments in 2018 and 2022 east of Chittenango to Lock 21 . The segment ends at Lock E-21 on the Erie Canal, where public parking is available. Visitor services are available in Chittenango and Canastota (there are no services along the 14-mile section running east of Canastota to Lock E-21).

Cycling Directions

Cue sheets provide step by step navigation instructions for cycling the trail in both directions.

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Hotels/Motels & Resorts

Days Inn Canastota

Conveniently located off I-90 between Albany and Buffalo, Days Inn Canastota offers excellent value. Our 100% non-smoking hotel is near the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Morrisville State College, Cazenovia College, Colgate University, LeMoyne College, and Syracuse University are all within 30 miles from us.

Our hotel features 1 meeting room. Plan your next meeting or special event with us. We also arrange great rates for groups — large or small.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Verona

Renovated in 2017, the 93-room Fairfield Inn & Suites Verona is an ideal location (located just off the NYS Thruway at exit 33) and directly across the street from Turning Stone Casino. Located within a 30-mile radius of Syracuse, Utica, and the Adirondack Mountains; and within a short drive to Colgate University, Hamilton College, Utica College, SUNY Morrisville & SUNY IT, Cazenovia College and Mohawk Community College, Griffiss Business and Technology Park and the soon-to-be "Nano Utica," the state's second major hub of nanotechnology research and development. Amenities include a smoke-free environment, a complimentary hot deluxe rotational continental breakfast, complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the entire hotel, complimentary shuttle service to Turning Stone Casino, a small indoor pool, 24-hr fitness and business centers, and Marriott Rewards program. Registered guests must be 21 years or older to stay. In addition, the Recovery Sports Grill and Dunkin Donuts are located adjacent to our hotel offering additional food and beverage options within walking distance. Complimentary parking and easy access available for both individual travelers and motorcoaches alike. Proud recipients of Marriott Internationals’ Overall Guest Satisfaction Awards (2012 Gold Award, 2010 & 2011 Silver Award) and Trip Advisor’s Certificate of Excellence Award (2010-2014).

Inn at Turning Stone

Limited service hotel with all air-conditioned rooms, non-smoking available. Complimentary continental breakfast and shuttle service to the casino. Senior Citizen's discount and Group Rates offered.

La Quinta Inn & Suites

The brand new luxurious La Quinta Inn & Suites Verona located off the NYS Thruway I-90 Exit 33 and directly across from the award-winning Turning Stone Casino and offers complimentary casino shuttle service daily until 11 pm. Hotel amenities include a sparkling indoor heated pool with relaxing jetted hot tub; workout room with treadmill and elliptical machines, complimentary use of the full business center with color printer, guest laundry facility, luggage storage, multi-lingual staff,and meeting facilities are available.

Cabin/Cottage & Vacation Rentals

Hidden Harbor

Hidden Harbor offers four newly constructed 400 square foot vacation units available for nightly or weekly rentals. Each unit is equipped with an efficiency kitchen, full bath, cable TV, gas grill, two full sized beds and baseboard heat for the winter months. A fish cleaning station is also available along with boat slips and fishing boat rentals.