Below is an amalgam of my "before you go" notes for anyone interested in riding the Empire State Trail from Buffalo to NYC. Read my post for more detailed info on these topics:
https://www.nybike.world/post/things-i-wish-i-knew-before-riding-the-empire-state-trail
- Trail Condition is Gravelly in Many Areas
- Buffalo is a much more interesting city than I expected
- Food is generally atrocious
- Western New York Feels like the Midwest
- Canal towns have seen better days
- There is no Empire State Trail Signage in Genesee Valley Park in Rochester
- REI along trail in Rochester can be a life saver
- Biking on the Empire State Trail in Syracuse is AWESOME
- Amazon Lockers can be very useful
- Dominick St in Rome did not feel safe
- BUGS CAN BE INSANE
- Be Careful of Wildlife
- Albany to NYC is more Fun than Buffalo to Albany
- Pack Lighter than you think
- Hotel Prices are Way Up
- Try to Stay in Hotels with Free Breakfast
- Try to Stay at Hotels with Pools
- Kingston NY does not have any well priced hotels in the downtown area
- There is a Lack of good hotel options in Dutchess/Putnam Counties
- Wear Bike Shorts!
https://www.nybike.world/post/things-i-wish-i-knew-before-riding-the-empire-state-trail
by Savings_Language_869
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Did you not camp and prepare your own food out there? That saves huge amounts of money. I agree on lodging up everywhere. I just want to shower and sleep 8 hours, don’t want to pay $150 for that, especially as a solo rider. Hence camp and wet wipes!