Let's go, Central NY & the Mohawk Valley! Trace history and track miles through the Canalway Challenge! Sign up and set your personal mileage goal of 15, 90, 180, or 360 miles. Reach your goal at your own pace while cycling, walking, or paddling along New York's extraordinary canals. All finishers receive a free sticker, magnet, and Erie Canal commemorative pennant. Let's go! Sign up: http://canalwaychallenge.org

How it Works

1. Set your mileage goal
2. Log miles on the trail or canal
3. Finish and earn a mileage sticker, magnet, and Erie Canal commemorative pennant.

Sign up today and start exploring! https://canalwaychallenge.org

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Fort Stanwix has purchased six bike valet racks to support community events in the City of Rome. A bike valet is a service where attendees can securely check their bicycles with attendants, eliminating the need for a personal lock. This is especially valuable for riders who may not own a lock or who are traveling with additional gear, removing concerns about theft. It also expands bike parking capacity during events when demand exceeds existing infrastructure. By removing these barriers, a bike valet makes it easier for more people to attend and enjoy community events.

Last year, a pilot bike valet service was launched at the Cycle the Erie Block Party in downtown Rome, and proved especially popular with youth riders. However, this bike valet was done using handmade wooden bike racks that were cumbersome to transport and assemble. The new racks purchased by Fort Stanwix are lighter, more portable, more durable, and easier to set up—making it simpler than ever to offer free bike valet at city events. Thanks Fort Stanwix for continuing to support cycling in Rome!

Thanks to the City of Rome for resurfacing the bridge over the Mohawk River at Bellamy Park! Go check it out!

Effective Immediately: Lock E-21 Parking and Trail Closure

The New York State Canal Corporation has announced an immediate closure of parking areas and a portion of the Erie Canalway Trail near Lock E-21 in Rome, NY. The closure is in effect for important winter maintenance work on the lock infrastructure.

Closure Details

• Location: Lock E-21, 7176 Lock Rd, Rome, NY 13440
• What's Closed: Both north and south parking areas, and the north side of the trail in the immediate area
• Reason: Lock E-21 winter maintenance including dewatering of the lock to rehabilitate underwater components

What You Need to Know

There is currently no detour available for this section of the trail. However, state officials are monitoring weather conditions and will work to establish a safe detour option as soon as possible. Check back for updates on when normal trail access will resume.

For more information about the Canalway Trail and to view the full trail map, visit the Cycle the Canalway Trail map.