As the title states, I am planning a cross-country trip heading West out of NYC. My job granted me a leave of absence for roughly 60 – 65 days and am trying to figure out the best way to complete this journey in the time given.
My initial thoughts would be to cycle out of Manhattan up to the Erie Canal trail via the Empire State Trail and ride that out to Buffalo and beyond (seeking to explore the [‘Parks, Peaks, and Prairies’](https://www.adventurecycling.org/routes-and-maps/interactive-network-map/) segment). Additionally, I’d ideally like to hit the Badlands and Yellowstone National Park, and find an optimal route that has me ending in San Francisco.
Any thoughts, ideas, suggestions? Is this an impossible task given the time constraints?
If it matters: I’m 29 M who rides roughly 70 – 100 miles a week.
by Longboarder95
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No, not impossible. I did NYC to SF in 62 days. I took one rest day. Add a mile or two extra for each day and you got 60.
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I don’t think you can rope in those other points quite so easily though.