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New York Rail Trails and Bike Paths

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Long-distance bike paths in the state of New York are primarily along the New York State Canal System. Eventually there will be a total of 500 miles of trails along the canals. At present there are three major segments completed totaling 136 miles: Mohawk-Hudson Bikeway, Erie Canal Heritage Trail and Old Erie Canal State Park.

Map of New York

The following map shows only the approximate locations of trails.

	Existing multi-use trail			Existing hiking trail
	Planned multi-use trail			Planned hiking trail

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Rail Trails and Bike Paths

Some of the longer rail trails and bike paths in the state are:

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Rail Trail Resources

Lake Champlain Bikeways - an officially-designated system of international bike routes and paths around Lake Champlain.

Trail Links - national database of rail trails maintained by the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy.

NY Rides - descriptions of bike paths in the NYC/Long Island region.

Parks & Trails New York - works to expand, protect and promote a network of parks, trails and open spaces throughout the state.

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