I was able to get an early start on the drive to Buffalo this morning. The skies literally opened up and it poured heavily coming into the city. But the weather app said it would clear, and it did. I went straight to the Amtrak station which I will return to and was pleased to find out they would allow me to park in their lot at no charge. With panniers packed I set out about 1 o’clock. The route out of the city was a bit disjointed and not in the best condition. It was quite scenic following the Niagara River and looking across into Canada.
In the town of Tonawanda where the shoreline trail separates from the Erie canal trail, The trail improved greatly. Everyone seems to have a little dock on the canal where they can park a boat. All sizes of boats were seen, from dingy to cabin cruiser. I arrived in Lockport around five to the sound of a band playing for the weekly farmers market. There are five sets of locks in town which raise boats about 65 feet. I am camped at a city marina park, which has a nice picnic pavilion and shower in the bathroom. Score!
2 Wheeled Wanderer 