About Buffalo State
Cycling
2-10 miles from campus
Erie Canal Heritage Trail
(about 10 miles)
Scenic route starts on the Niagara River between Tonawanda and North Tonawanda and follows the path of the former Erie Canal east. Opened in 1825, the canal's western end point—Buffalo—soon became one of the busiest ports in the world. (800) 422-6254, www.nyscanals.gov/maps/map1.html
Riverwalk Park
(distance varies)
Paths follow the Niagara River from downtown Buffalo north through various city parks to Niawanda Park in Tonawanda. The Riverwalk connects to Delaware Park near the Buffalo State campus via the Scajaquada Creek Bike Path. It also connects to canal routes (see "Erie Canal Heritage Trail" above). (716) 858-8355, www.erie.gov/parks
30-100 miles from campus
Niagara River Recreation Trail
Begins at Fort George, Queen's Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
(30.09 miles)
Just across the Canadian border, some of the region's most beautiful scenery unfolds along this Niagara River route that extends 35 miles south to Fort Erie. (877) 642-7275, www.niagaraparks.com
For more information:
Western New York Mountain Bike Association (WYNMBA)
