The Erie Canal isn't the only bikepacking in the Capital Region. There are ample gravel roads, state forest and state parks to create a fun trip within shouting distance of the state capitol. This photo is taken at the intersection of the fire tower trail at Grafton Lakes State Park where I'd catch a sunset from the cab of the tower.

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"We opted to do a much less invovled weekend, basically just a bike camping trip vs a bikepacking trip. Sleeping outside, having a campfire, and just being away from the world is good enough sometimes."
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Summer bikepacking in the Black River Wild Forest - Mckeever, NY

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Gravel road perfection. The groads of Rensselaer County NY are phenomenal. Mostly low traffic class 1 gravel through rural areas dotted with farms. The terrain isn't too steep but you will get some short 20% climbs. It's punchy to say the least.

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Rensselaer County Groad Perfection

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Just a few weeks away from bikepacking season in the Adirondacks

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One of the cool things about NY's Capital Region is the underrated, under the radar, sneaky good access to the outdoors. Cycling may be the most underrated activity.

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Bikepacking - Rensselaer County, NY

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What's on the agenda for 2026? How about filling in the Adirondack bikepacking map?

Hiking, backpacking, bikepacking, paddling and climbing in New York's Adirondacks, Catskills, Vermont, New Hampshire, the greater Northeast and beyond