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The surface on this local road was only fair secondary to potholes and cracks in the asphalt. For this small section, I recommend riding on the local road on the other side of the concrete barrier dividing this path from the local road. The condition was good to excellent except for the final short stretch near Camillus which was unacceptable because erosion in two areas created the dangerous possibility of falling into the canal and because the trail was too narrow for two bikes in opposite directions to safely pass each other. The surface was mostly crushed gravel and packed earth with a few stretches on asphalt in the breakdown lane of some local roads where the trail diverged from the canal. On AugI rode my bicycle on the Erie Canalway trail from Port Byron to the Erie Canal Park and Museum in Camillus (which is on the trail) and back, approximately 19 miles each way. There is no parking at the trail head so you have to ask a nearby business if you can leave the car in their lot while you ride. The 10 miles of trail crossed 10 roads so if you enjoyed playing Frogger in the 80s you will LOVE this ride.Īll in all I give this trail one star because it is actually a trail and it is well marked. We actually left the trail in Constanta so we could look at the lake.

The trail was so rough parts of my bike rattled loose but I wanted to decrease the bike weight anyway (silver lining am I right?). The abandoned playground was mildly creepy and the outhouse was too sketchy for me (and I grew up with outdoor facilities) so we kept going. If you enjoy riding a combination gravel pit/mud bog through swamps and what smells like a sewage treatment plant this trail is for you! We rode 20 miles dodging mud pits and ATVs but that was easy because there was really no interesting scenery to distract us from the trail. Oswego County Trail starting in Central Square and heading East toward Sylvan Beach. Parts of the portion we did today is hillier than most sections it was not difficult for us 'intermediate level' bikers, but parts wouldn't be the best for younger children or somebody who hadn't biked in a while. Least favorite was the road portion (or 'sidewalk ride') on Hiawatha Blvd as it was very busy. Since we haven't had much rain in the past month, trail conditions were excellent on today's portion. Signs for this portion of the Empire State Trail were quite good otherwise. We were able to go through the portion on the NYS Fairgrounds and noted that this is not open to biking during the colder months (I believe Oct-April 1) it wouldn't be hard to go around, but signage would be helpful on that, too. We did miss a turn heading up the hill to turn off the trail to the parking area so we could cross 690 not sure there was clear signage on that there was going back down. We enjoyed the museum and the newer section that is paved along the west side of Onondaga Lake from the Fair Grounds parking area to the south part of the lake. Today's ride in nice weather was 21 miles round trip to the Camillus Museum from Syracuse. Now I am ready to put my vast network, and knowledge of many trades to work for my clients.” Ethan still maintains property and returns north as often as possible.*PLEASE NOTE that the portion from Bridge Street to the Onondaga Creek, Syracuse NEEDS UPDATING on the Trail map, as connecting trail is now available and this isn't reflected in the map.* Today was our 3rd ride (each out and back) on this trail, completing the section from Port Byron to the Inner Harbor in Syracuse. “This has been a great opportunity for us all. In 2017 the Reynolds family returned to CNY, taking advantage of all there is to do! Camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, and high school sports. While still working with the school he was a volunteer EMT and soon after got licensed in real estate.

#CORTLAND NY TO LACONA NY FULL#

There, Ethan worked for his Alma Mater as a student aid, tutor, and basketball coach.Īfter getting married and starting a family he assumed the full role of “Stay at home Dad.” Child care, homeownership, and farming were his new dedication. property manager for a few short years before returning to the North. Army he lived in CNY where he enjoyed working as a 24 hr. He lived, worked, and played in the outdoors every day, where he says, “I learned a strong work ethic and the meaning of a handshake by watching my father.”Īfter returning home from his time in the U.S. Licensed Real Estate Salesperson at NY Outdoor Realty, LLCĮthan hails from the St Lawrence River Valley where he grew up on a small dairy farm. Ethan Reynolds, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

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