Bike Ft. Plain to Little Falls, NY

The bike ride starts and finishes at the Mindenville Canalway parking lot. The ride heads west along the bike trail. You may visit the Herkimer House and grounds along the way (on your left). Once down in the historic district of Little Falls, there is a restaurant and cafe. The ride will continue along the towpath to Lock 17, the largest on the canal. From there, return to the Start Point.
All riders must sign in and pay the $4 ride fee between 8:30-8:55. The ride starts at 9. Porta-Johns are usually available in the parking lot Start Point. The entire bike trail is about half paved and half stone dust. Some rougher stretches. Racing bikes are not recommended. Bike helmets are required. The total roundtrip distance is approximately 32 Km (20 miles). However, the trip may be shortened by just returning to the Start Point at any point on the route.