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New Paddling Guidebook for State Canal System

May 19, 2019 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment

nys canalway guidebookThe Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor has released a New York State Canalway Water Trail Guidebook and Navigational Map Set.

The complimentary guidebook and maps include a mile-by-mile description of launch sites, paddler-friendly facilities and amenities, and places of interest for over 450 miles of the NYS Canal System, which opened Friday, including the Erie, Cayuga-Seneca, Oswego and Champlain canals.

The guidebook and maps are available to order ($10 shipping and handling fee) or download online.

The guidebook includes features to help beginners to seasoned paddlers plan a trip and enjoy the waterway for a few hours or a paddling vacation. The guidebook includes:

· Best bet paddling day trips with mileage charts
· Step-by-step instructions for locking-through
· How to plan and prepare for a paddling trip
· Maps and descriptions of the more than 140 public access points
· Things to do and see on and off the water

Paddlers are also encouraged to participate in the Canalway Challenge, a new initiative that invites people to trace history while tracking miles walking, running, cycling or paddling on the New York State Canal System and Canalway Trail. The free program includes a range of mileage options – 15 miles, 90 miles, 180 miles, and 360 miles – so that people at all fitness levels can choose a mileage goal that suits their ability and participate. Details and signup are available here.

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Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, History, Mohawk Valley, Western NY Tagged With: Cayuga-Seneca Canal, Champlain Canal, Erie Canal, Erie Canalway Heritage Corridor, Oswego Canal, paddling

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  1. Glenda says

    August 26, 2019 at 12:59 PM

    Kindly give me the link for printing the guide book.

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